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Evergy's transmission and distribution operations support revenues and reliable electricity delivery.
EVRG targets $17.5B in 2025-2029 capital investments, with $6.17B for renewable generation.
The Integrated Resource Plan aims for net-zero emissions by 2045 with a 70% cut by 2030.
Evergy, Inc. (EVRG - Free Report) continues to benefit from its focus on expanding its operations in the transmission market. Through planned investments and the Integrated Resource Plan, Evergy aims to add more renewable assets and become carbon neutral by 2045.
However, the company faces risks related to delays in completing ongoing capital projects and weather fluctuations.
Factors Acting in Favor of EVRG
Evergy's transmission and distribution operations prove advantageous for its revenues. These operations allow Evergy to efficiently deliver electricity from power plants to consumers, generating revenues and ensuring a reliable energy supply.
Evergy’s long-term investment plans focus on transmission and distribution infrastructure upgrades, as well as customer-facing platforms, to enhance reliability. In 2024, the company invested $2.34 billion in infrastructure to modernize grid, replace aging equipment and advance its sustainability and affordability goals with the addition of the low-cost Persimmon Creek Wind Farm. The company targets nearly $17.5 billion in capital investments for 2025-2029, including a new generation of approximately $6.17 billion, which is expected to be renewable.
EVRG is actively building renewable projects with a capacity of 800 megawatt (MW). Out of this, 500 MW is included in its 2-3% demand forecast (through 2029).
Evergy's planned capital expenditures are in sync with its new Integrated Resource Plan, which intends to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, with an interim goal of 70% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.
Headwinds for EVRG
The company’s capital projects could be delayed due to permit delays, inadequate availability, or increased costs of equipment and materials, which are beyond its control. This could increase the cost of the projects, adversely impacting its profitability.
Electricity sales are seasonal and changing weather conditions play a pivotal role in the overall performance of EVRG. Mild winters and summers can reduce electricity demand, affecting the company's performance.
Utilities’ Focus on Infrastructure Upgrades
Along with EVRG, other utilities are also focused on improving infrastructure.
Dominion Energy (D - Free Report) has a well-chalked-out long-term capital expenditure plan to strengthen and expand its infrastructure. After spending $6 billion in the 2018-2022 period, the company plans to invest $12.1 billion in 2025 and $52.3 billion in the 2025-2029 period to further strengthen its infrastructure.
Dominion Energy has plans to upgrade its electric infrastructure by installing smart meters and grid devices, as well as enhance services to customers through the customer information platform.
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE - Free Report) : With planned investments of $28 billion between 2025 and 2029, the company will install advanced equipment and technologies that will strengthen and modernize its transmission and distribution infrastructure.
FE’s EnergizeNJ infrastructure investment program is part of the Energize365 program. The EnergizeNJ program includes more than $20.4 million in a grid modernization initiative that will replace solid fuses along power lines with TripSaver II devices.
Exelon Corporation’s (EXC - Free Report) strategic investments will strengthen its transmission and distribution infrastructure. Exelon's initiative in grid modernization will help it provide reliable services.
Exelon invests substantially in infrastructure projects and plans to invest nearly $38 billion from 2025 to 2028 in regulated utility operations. Courtesy of its ongoing infrastructure strengthening, Exelon will be able to maintain its high-quality services.
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Evergy's Infrastructure Investments & Renewable Push Drive Growth
Key Takeaways
Evergy, Inc. (EVRG - Free Report) continues to benefit from its focus on expanding its operations in the transmission market. Through planned investments and the Integrated Resource Plan, Evergy aims to add more renewable assets and become carbon neutral by 2045.
However, the company faces risks related to delays in completing ongoing capital projects and weather fluctuations.
Factors Acting in Favor of EVRG
Evergy's transmission and distribution operations prove advantageous for its revenues. These operations allow Evergy to efficiently deliver electricity from power plants to consumers, generating revenues and ensuring a reliable energy supply.
Evergy’s long-term investment plans focus on transmission and distribution infrastructure upgrades, as well as customer-facing platforms, to enhance reliability. In 2024, the company invested $2.34 billion in infrastructure to modernize grid, replace aging equipment and advance its sustainability and affordability goals with the addition of the low-cost Persimmon Creek Wind Farm. The company targets nearly $17.5 billion in capital investments for 2025-2029, including a new generation of approximately $6.17 billion, which is expected to be renewable.
EVRG is actively building renewable projects with a capacity of 800 megawatt (MW). Out of this, 500 MW is included in its 2-3% demand forecast (through 2029).
Evergy's planned capital expenditures are in sync with its new Integrated Resource Plan, which intends to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, with an interim goal of 70% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.
Headwinds for EVRG
The company’s capital projects could be delayed due to permit delays, inadequate availability, or increased costs of equipment and materials, which are beyond its control. This could increase the cost of the projects, adversely impacting its profitability.
Electricity sales are seasonal and changing weather conditions play a pivotal role in the overall performance of EVRG. Mild winters and summers can reduce electricity demand, affecting the company's performance.
Utilities’ Focus on Infrastructure Upgrades
Along with EVRG, other utilities are also focused on improving infrastructure.
Dominion Energy (D - Free Report) has a well-chalked-out long-term capital expenditure plan to strengthen and expand its infrastructure. After spending $6 billion in the 2018-2022 period, the company plans to invest $12.1 billion in 2025 and $52.3 billion in the 2025-2029 period to further strengthen its infrastructure.
Dominion Energy has plans to upgrade its electric infrastructure by installing smart meters and grid devices, as well as enhance services to customers through the customer information platform.
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE - Free Report) : With planned investments of $28 billion between 2025 and 2029, the company will install advanced equipment and technologies that will strengthen and modernize its transmission and distribution infrastructure.
FE’s EnergizeNJ infrastructure investment program is part of the Energize365 program. The EnergizeNJ program includes more than $20.4 million in a grid modernization initiative that will replace solid fuses along power lines with TripSaver II devices.
Exelon Corporation’s (EXC - Free Report) strategic investments will strengthen its transmission and distribution infrastructure. Exelon's initiative in grid modernization will help it provide reliable services.
Exelon invests substantially in infrastructure projects and plans to invest nearly $38 billion from 2025 to 2028 in regulated utility operations. Courtesy of its ongoing infrastructure strengthening, Exelon will be able to maintain its high-quality services.