Regulatory Milestones and Settlement Agreements in Kansas and Missouri
The Kansas settlement includes a net revenue increase of $128 million and a 9.7% return on equity for transmission, with earnings review surveillance reports to monitor performance.
The regulatory outcomes support Evergy’s strategic pillars of affordability, reliability, and sustainability, and facilitate grid modernization and new generation investments.
Management emphasized the importance of these regulatory milestones in enabling the company to advance construction and meet growing customer demand while maintaining stakeholder support.
Market Volatility and Macro Uncertainty Impacting Oil and Gas Activity
Oil prices fluctuated between mid-$50s and mid-$70s per barrel due to trade policy fears, OPEC+ production signals, and geopolitical risks, creating market volatility.
Customer drilling and completion activity remains cautious, with expectations of potential negative impacts on U.S. oil production and natural gas demand, especially as LNG facilities come online.
Management emphasizes the unsettled macro environment and its influence on customer behavior and industry activity levels.