Infrastructure
Sunflower’s service region is ideally located to reach the consumers and markets to help your business thrive.
Transportation
Highways
I-70 runs east-west through the Sunflower region and passes through Kansas City, Salina, Hays, and Denver.
I-135, located to the east of the Sunflower Region, runs from Salina through Wichita, eventually becoming I-35, which runs south through Oklahoma City down to the Fort Worth/Dallas metro.
Rail
Rail-served communities within the Sunflower region are connected by short-line rail to Class I lines including BNSF, Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific.
Air
Within an hour’s drive, the Sunflower region provides access to regional airports with direct flights to Dallas, Chicago, and Denver.
Most of the region is within a three-hour drive to Kansas’ largest airport, Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, featuring direct flights to cities throughout the U.S.
Robust access to charter services with safe and sanitized aircraft in a variety of sizes.
Public-use airports provide runways of 5,000 feet or longer with jet fuel and precision approach systems.
Utilities: Powering Your Business Success
Access to reliable and affordable utilities is a cornerstone of business success. Sunflower Electric Economic Development’s team and partnerships can provide the support and solutions you need to meet your energy demands.
Electric Service
Electricity is often the deciding factor in business location decisions, and we’re here to make the process seamless.
- Reliability: Sunflower and its member utilities offer a robust and dependable distribution and transmission system. Our experienced member solutions team work with you to ensure your energy needs are met efficiently and effectively.
- Rate Incentives: We offer specialized rate programs to promote economic growth, such as the Economic Development Rider for new or expanding businesses and the High Load Factor Rider for customers with consistent high energy usage. Many of our members also provide additional economic development incentives. Contact us for a customized power supply proposal tailored to your needs.
- Renewable Energy Options: Meet your sustainability goals with Sunflower’s Renewable Energy Rider, which offers flexible participation in wind and solar energy programs. Businesses can select their level of renewable energy use to align with their goals.
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation offers a diverse energy portfolio, including renewables, natural gas, and coal-based resources, ensuring a balance between cost and reliability. Through our participation in Southwest Power Pool (SPP), we safeguard reliability and control costs for our member utilities and their consumers.
Other Utilities
Natural Gas: Kansas is home to the Hugoton Gas Field, one of the largest natural gas deposits in the U.S., supplying 41% of the state’s production. We can connect you to local suppliers to ensure an abundant and reliable supply.
Fiber Connectivity: Western Kansas boasts access to national fiber networks via major east-west and north-south lines. With gig-capable providers and Smart Rural Communities, the region ensures fast and reliable communication infrastructure. Sunflower Electric Economic Development can link you with the right telecommunications providers to meet your business needs.
Your Utility Partner in Kansas
At Sunflower Electric Economic Development, we’re dedicated to helping your business thrive. From finding the perfect location to connecting you with utility providers, our team is committed to ensuring your operations are up and running smoothly—with no surprises.
Ready to get started? Contact us today to discuss your utility options and discover why Kansas is the right choice for your business.
