Entries by KMEA

Need Metering Help?

Dave Klepper was the meter supervisor at Sunflower Electric Power before retiring and joining KMEA Mid-States as the Special Projects Technician in September 2020.
Dave can assist you with about any meter related issue.  He is particularly qualified for instrument related meter sets.  Through some of his most recent efforts Dave saved one city several thousand dollars by catching an incorrect multiplier.

Utilities Must Evolve to Prepare for an Electric Vehicle Era

To ring in this new era, utilities need to start operating as flexible orchestration platforms and ecosystem enablers.  Global electric vehicle sales are on the rise. In 2020 alone, electric vehicle (EV) sales rose 43% even as overall car sales slumped. According to consulting firm AlixPartners, EVs could represent about 24% of total car sales by 2030.

Jennifer Moore is Retiring on December 31, 2021

Jennifer Moore is retiring at the end of December after 11 years with KMEA. She began her employment with KMEA as Director, Finance & Accounting on August 16, 2010 and her last day will be December 31, 2021. Jennifer worked in banking for 7 years and public accounting for 2 years before entering the energy industry. Before joining KMEA, she worked for KCPL/Aquila for 16 years.

Gerry Stephenson is Retiring!

Gerry Stephenson has been with KMEA for over 7 years and is retiring at the beginning of December. She began her employment with KMEA as Manager, Finance & Accounting on July 14, 2014 and her last day will be December 2, 2021. Gerry’s entire career was in the energy industry. For 23 years, before joining KMEA, she worked for Missouri Public Power and KCPL/Aquila.

Arma Substation Nears Completion

The City of Arma was faced with increasing costs when their substation was planned to be replaced with a load center. With KMEA’s assistance, the City was able to build a new substation and still have a lower monthly cost.