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From standing tall in all weather conditions to helping deliver the electricity that powers our communities, power poles are essential. Check out our Power On episode about the life of a power pole and discover the fascinating journey of a pole, from installation to maintenance and everything in between. Did you know that when power poles are retired, they sometimes find new life as bridges or even the new community garden at Kauffman Stadium, which was built from one pole?

"Safety and training are two sides of the same coin. We have to make the investment in our people so that they understand what they're working on, what they're working around and how to understand the hazards," says Nick, Evergy's lead operations trainer at Jeffrey Energy Center. Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We want to ensure that we keep the power flowing through our communities, but we also want to make sure that our employees, who work in environments where safety is paramount, make it home safely to their families each day. Learn more about our safety and training team in this episode of Power On. Check out our Power On series: https://lnkd.in/gDTemJ8K

We love summer. The long days, little league games, swim lessons and family cookouts. ⚾🏊 Elizabeth, your neighbor in Overland Park is also out there cheering for her kids and firing up the grill in the same community as you. Know what else she loves? Saving money…and helping you save money too. That’s why we offer digital tools that can help you manage your bills this summer and beyond. One of Elizabeth's favorite tools is Online Home Energy Analysis. It’s a quick survey that asks some questions about your home and how you typically use energy. "I connect customers to energy saving programs and tools that help them use less energy and save more on their bills," Elizabeth said. Log into your account and try Home Energy Analysis today to see where you can save! https://lnkd.in/gdqXdE5y

Today we are celebrating our summer interns at Evergy on #NationalInternDay! These bright minds are not just learning — they’re the leaders who will power our communities into the future #WithEvergy. Here’s to the innovators of tomorrow! 💡🌟

High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fans can cool a large room by 12 degrees! Lower your building's energy bill this summer by adding one at your business. We'll help cover the cost. Learn more ➡️ http://spr.ly/6042c1rVy

On July 14, 2023, hurricane-force winds and relentless rain hit our area and caused nearly 300,000 customer outages, providing a tall task and days of work for our team. The Evergy team rallied to restore power for all of our customers. Because of those efforts, Evergy recently earned the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) Emergency Storm Recovery Award. This award recognizes companies that face extraordinary challenges and rise above them to serve the public. 📊 Let’s break down, what lead to this award: ◾ 30 miles of distribution line replaced ◾ 800 feeders affected (that’s 29% of our distribution system!) ◾ Nearly 500 damaged poles ◾ 147,000 calls to our contact centers ◾ A staggering 152,000-working hours You’re not just linemen or dispatchers; you’re heroes and we're grateful to have you #WithEvergy. Your teamwork, resilience and unwavering dedication during this outage event helped bring power back throughout our communities. Join us in the comments and congratulate our crews for bringing home the EEI Emergency Storm Recovery Award!

“I understand the value of the land, how much damage you can do and how long it takes for it to restore itself,” said Nick, a transmission construction and maintenance supervisor with Evergy. Some of our transmission employees work with people from all areas of the company including permitting, real estate, vegetation, contract groups, distribution, transmission and substation for projects across all five regions of Evergy’s service area to make sure power is reliable for all communities and businesses. #PowerOnWithEvergy #WithEvergy

Being a part of Evergy’s transmission teams means more than getting electricity to our homes and businesses. The preparation for transmission lines starts early with the real estate department and vegetation management team who stays with the project through the end - providing information from the field, communicating with landowners, trimming trees and ensuring the grounds are restored to its previous condition. “When we come back and we restore the project, we’ll come back in and seed with grass or a native mix,” said Brandon, lead vegetation management program manager. “Something that’ll encourage there to be lower growing species instead of tall trees under the lines.” #PowerOnWithEvergy #WithEvergy

Have you ever seen those towering transmission lines along the highway? Evergy's transmission team is responsible for those lines and getting generated electricity from plants to substations so that it can find its way into our homes and businesses. Load growth, generation changes and compliance obligations are just a few of the issues this team works on regularly. With each decision they make, they're doing so with cost-effectiveness in mind. "How can we not just solve it, but how can we do it in the least cost and the most effective for the future?" said Jonah, transmission engineer. "It is kind of a big puzzle piece for us and it's real fun to put together." As transmission line engineers, this team is looking at ways to improve the transmission system and provide a better service to customers and that their supporting all weather conditions. #PowerOnWithEvergy #WithEvergy

At Evergy, we're working hard to lower energy costs, while making a continued investment in sustainable and reliable energy. "Every day, I help balance wind, solar and traditional sources to deliver the most cost-effective energy for our customers,” said Wes, Renewable Energy Specialist. Our dedication and commitment to affordable energy is important because it’s something we can all benefit from. Because we’re not just Evergy employees. We’re Evergy customers, too. Learn how we keep rates affordable ➡️ http://spr.ly/60459fp6h