Power Distribution

• Power Distribution is handled by Pat McComb and four employees. Four of the crew are Journeymen Linemen and one is an apprentice.
• The line crew handle powerlines mostly within city limits, substation maintenance, tree trimming, and meter installations.
• Journeymen do a four year apprenticeship, followed by a state certification test. Throughout their career, they must maintain current education.

Power Production or Generation

• Baldwin City was a leader in power production in the early 20th century, and as a result, still maintains control of their own energy production and distribution.
• The City is a member of Kansas Municipal Energy Association, which is a regional energy cooperative. We purchase power through KMEA for regular everyday power, which includes a varied portfolio of solar energy, wind energy, and more traditional sources. Our power purchases are currently around 60% renewable energy.
  
• There are two power plants in town - the historic one on High Street downtown and the "new" one located at 1015 Orange Street. The new plant came online in 2004. There are a total of five large engines between the two power plants that generate power in case the main feeds fail.
  
• Power Plant Supervisor Jeff Winkler and two employees handle both power plants. In emergency power outages, they work around the clock to keep the lights on in Baldwin City.