On January 19, 2000, KMEA and the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) entered into a ten-year agreement for KMEA to purchase 39 MW of low-cost, base load power. In 2005, the contract was extended to April 30, 2026. GRDA is a state authority in Oklahoma, producing power from hydro- and coal-fired generation. After arranging for long-term firm transmission, KMEA began scheduling the power to 14 member cities on May 1, 2000.
Participating Cities
Augusta
Baldwin City
Beloit
Ellinwood
Erie
Fredonia
Gardner
Garnett
Girard
Hoisington
Holton
Horton
Larned
Lincoln Center
Neodesha
Osage City
Osawatomie
Osborne
Ottawa
Pratt
Russell
Sharon Springs
Sterling
Stockton
Wamego
Washington
Wellington
Winfield