(Updated to include new estimate of the cost of building the gas plants)
State utility regulators on Monday cleared a path for Evergy to build two new gas plants that will lead to rate increases in the future to cover the cost of construction.
The Kansas Corporation Commission approved Evergy's proposal to build two gas-powered plants - one in Reno County and another in Sumner County - totaling $3.2 billion.
It also approved Evergy's plan to build a new $228.1 million solar facility in Douglas County.
The gas plants are expected to mean an 8.6% rate . . .
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