Including 500 megawatts from non-LLPS large customers, including Panasonic and smaller data centers, the company’s large-customer load totals about 3 gigawatts. Campbell said Evergy expects to sign at least one additional ESA in 2026 and plans to provide further detail on its third-quarter call in November. Evergy expects the signed projects to support retail load growth of approximately 7% to 8% annually through 2030. Buckler said Evergy expects EPS growth to trail rate-base growth by roughly 250 basis points, a relationship management described as generally stable over the planning period. Regulatory matters and customer affordabilityIn Kansas, Evergy has filed notice for a planned predetermination application involving a natural-gas plant, solar facility and battery-storage project.