Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is a wholesale electric generation and transmission utility headquartered in Hays, Kan. At Sunflower, our focus goes beyond just supplying wholesale electricity – it's about serving our seven member distribution utilities. Every day, our members deliver reliable electricity to thousands of Kansans and empower communities across central and western Kansas.

Sunflower exists to serve the needs of its member utilities by providing safe, low-cost, reliable power and additional services to its members. We accomplish this through our high voltage electric transmission network, qualified and dedicated personnel, planning, effective system operations, maintenance programs, and an economic, reliable power supply.

Since 1957, we have evolved to adapt to industry changes, but some things remain unchanged: a focus on employee safety, an unwavering commitment to our members, the promise to provide reliable energy, and ongoing efforts to contain costs and supply affordable energy.

Sunflower is owned and governed by six distribution electric cooperatives and one wholly owned subsidiary. Together, these members serve communities in 58 counties across central and western Kansas.

The cooperative difference means cooperatives are focused on people, not profits. Built by and belonging to the communities they serve; co-ops are led by members from the community and are uniquely suited to meet local needs. Sunflower is no different. Our democratically elected board of directors is made up of two representatives from each member cooperative, ensuring decisions are made to provide reliable electricity at the lowest possible cost. The board strikes a careful balance between opportunity and risk, innovation and tradition.

Sunflower’s board of directors meets monthly to analyze, discuss, and strategize on the current and future operation of the corporation. Successful operation of Sunflower requires adjusting to current economic and industry challenges and as well making proactive decisions that poise the organization for future success.

Like other cooperatives, Sunflower is member-controlled and governed by a democratically elected board of directors. Each of the six Sunflower members—Lane-Scott, Pioneer, Prairie Land, Victory, Western, and Wheatland—have two representatives who are elected by their fellow distribution cooperative members. The 12-member Sunflower board establishes rates and develops policies that are in the best interest of their local cooperatives and fellow members, as well as in the best interest of Sunflower. Southern Pioneer is a Class B member of Sunflower and has voting rights in limited membership decisions.

As cooperative members themselves, Sunflower’s Board of Directors understands the importance of working together and capitalizing on common synergies. Like we say at Sunflower, it’s not just energy… it’s energy done right.

Sunflower‘s executive leadership team is dedicated to guiding the organization with integrity, expertise, and a commitment to the seven cooperative principles. Our industry requires qualified individuals with specific skills to manage the revenue and assets of a multimillion-dollar utility, ensure system reliability and safety, and to provide world-class service. Not only must the leadership team have the expertise to manage the generation and transmission of high-voltage electricity, but they must also be adept at finance, accounting, engineering, construction standards, disaster management, human resources, public relations, communications, and more.

With a focus on innovation, reliability, and financial stewardship, our leaders work to ensure Sunflower continues to provide a stable, reliable power supply to our member systems. Their collective experience and strategic vision drive Sunflower’s success in an evolving energy landscape.

Sunflower collaborates with a network of industry affiliates to support reliable, cost-effective energy solutions for our members and their communities. These organizations play a vital role in advancing electric generation, transmission, and cooperative principles through advocacy, innovation, and collaboration. By working alongside these affiliates, Sunflower stays at the forefront of industry developments, regulatory initiatives, and best practices to ensure a resilient energy future.