Wolf Creek Generating Station in Coffey County, Kan., is an integral part of the local economy. The plant is owned by Kansas City Power & Light Co. (a Great Plains Energy Inc. company), Westar Energy and Kansas Electric Power Cooperative Inc. Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp. operates the facility.

Besides its economic output, the plant provides jobs, labor income and tax revenues. Additionally, there are important intangible benefits, such as clean air, environmental stewardship and stable, affordable electricity prices. According to this study by the Nuclear Energy Institute, Wolf Creek’s economic impact reaches beyond the local community to the state and nation.