Since 2000, the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency has partnered with the Grand River Dam Authority to provide its member cities with economical and reliable baseload wholesale energy. This longstanding relationship “continues to thrive, as 23 member cities have elected to extend their GRDA agreements for an additional 25 years, through 2051,” the second quarter issue of the KMEA/Kansas Municipal Gas Agency newsletter reported.
The new agreement, which takes effect on May 1, 2026, includes 58.75 MW of capacity, with the option to increase to 64.75 MW in the near future, the Power Factor newsletter noted. “This extension reflects the continued confidence KMEA members have in GRDA’s ability to deliver dependable, cost-based energy,” the newsletter said.
GRDA is Oklahoma’s largest public power electric utility and is fully funded by revenues from electric and water sales -- not taxes. In addition to its energy services, GRDA serves as a steward of the Grand and Illinois Rivers, managing over 70,000 surface acres of lake waters and miles of the Scenic Illinois River.
As a cost-based baseload energy and capacity project, GRDA offers a diversified energy portfolio that includes natural gas, wind, solar, hydro, and participation in the Southwest Power Pool Integrated Marketplace.
“This mix ensures both reliability and sustainability for KMEA’s member communities. KMEA and its members look forward to continuing this strong public power partnership with GRDA for many years to come,” the newsletter said.
