From July 2025 through June 2026, about two-thirds of Kansas’s electricity consumption came from low-carbon sources, while just over a third came from fossil fuels. Wind supplied almost half of all electricity, making it the largest source, followed by coal at 28%. Nuclear provided about 15%, gas roughly 6.5%, and solar about 1.5%, including just over 1% from utility-scale installations. Kansas therefore has a strong clean electricity foundation, although fossil fuels still account for a substantial share, contributing to climate change and air pollution.

Is Electricity Growing in Kansas?

Electricity consumption in Kansas is growing, but only modestly. The latest 2026 figure reached about 21,400 kWh per person, surpassing the 2025 record by 108 kWh per person, or around 0.5%. Low-carbon electricity generation grew more strongly, reaching almost 14,000 kWh per person—about 623 kWh above the previous record set in 2025, an increase of nearly 5%. These new records are encouraging, especially the faster growth in clean electricity, but stronger overall expansion would help meet future demand from electrification and AI.

Suggestions

Kansas can build on its strengths by expanding its existing nuclear and wind generation while accelerating solar development. Increasing output from its existing nuclear facilities and considering additional reactors would complement further wind expansion. The nearby US state of Illinois, where nuclear supplies about half of electricity, offers a relevant example of nuclear’s potential contribution; France demonstrates an even larger share, at roughly two-thirds. For solar, Kansas can learn from the US states of Colorado and Texas, where solar supplies about 14% and 12% of electricity, respectively. Combining these technologies with expanded transmission and storage would support a larger, more diverse clean electricity supply.

History

The recent history of Kansas’s low-carbon electricity is dominated by wind growth. Wind generation rose by 2.5 TWh in 2024, slipped by 0.2 TWh in 2025, and then increased by another 1.6 TWh in 2026—a net gain of 3.9 TWh across the three years. Nuclear generation increased slightly in 2025 and was unchanged in 2026, underscoring the importance of pursuing sustained growth rather than settling for flat output. Hydropower and biofuels recorded no changes throughout this period. Overall, wind has driven recent clean electricity expansion, while stronger nuclear and solar growth could broaden that progress.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

* 12M = Last 12 months (Jul 2025 – Jun 2026) — a rolling 12-month period, not a calendar year.