Plug-In Solar in Kansas — Status: unclear
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 13.8¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $180/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 3¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5 |
| Retail Choice | none |
What You Can Do
No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional rooftop solar available. Evergy offers net metering.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
Utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.
Available Rebates & Incentives
Net metering available through Evergy. No active state solar tax credit or rebate in Kansas. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Incentive Program Links
- DSIRE — Kansas Solar Incentives — Full list of Kansas state and utility solar incentive programs.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| Population | 2,940,865 |
| Total Households | 1,173,063 |
| Owner-Occupied | 760,000 |
| Renter-Occupied | 340,000 |
| Single-Family Homes | 800,000 |
| Apartment Units (5+) | 120,000 |
| Median Household Income | $72,256 |
| Median Home Value | $200,000 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5.06 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 20° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 1161 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | April–September |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Evergy | ~1.39 million residential customers (KS & MO) | Yes |
| Empire District Electric Co. (Liberty Utilities) | ~8,400 residential customers | Yes |
| Midwest Energy | ~50,000 electric customers | Yes |
| Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) | ~67,000 electric customers | Yes |