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Kansas Energy News
December 2015
Westar Energy expands wind energy with Kingman Wind farm
(Westar news release, Dec. 31, 2015)
Baldwin City adds wind energy to electrical power portfolio
(Baldwin City Signal, Dec. 29, 2015)
Westar to partner on western Kansas wind farm
(Wichita Business Journal, Dec. 22, 2015)
Ottawa's first gust of wind energy set for July 2016
(Ottawa Herald, Dec. 19, 2015)
November 2015
Bird Diverters are taking to the air at Cedar Bluffs
(Hays Daily News, Nov. 7, 2015)
More than two dozen provided glimpse into Kansas' energy future
(Topeka Capital-Journal, Nov. 4, 2015)
October 2015
Editorial: It's time to get some wind regulations on the books
(Lawrence Journal-World, Oct. 23, 2015)
Obtaining energy through Southwind saves city money
(Chanute Tribune, Oct. 22, 2015)
El Dorado expects resolution for wind turbine
(Butler County Times Gazette, Oct. 22, 2015)
Substations give Chanute capacity to generate power
(Chanute Tribune, Oct. 21, 2015)
Douglas County extends moratorium on wind farms
(Lawrence Journal-World, Oct. 21, 2015)
City of Chanute largely financed by electric utility
(Chanute Tribune, Oct. 20, 2015)
Wind Farm Progress
(Marysville Advocate, Oct. 7, 2015)
September 2015
KCC approves Westar settlement
(Wichita Eagle, Sept. 24, 2015)
15 more building permits pulled for wind farm near Cowley-Sumner line
(Wichita Business Journal, Sept. 11, 2015)
Wolf Creek at 30: Environmental attitudes toward nuclear power changing
(Lawrence Journal World, Sept. 8, 2015)
KCC rejects solar objections to proposed Westar settlement
(Topeka Capital-Journal, Sept. 3, 2015)
August 2015
As wind-turbine farms expand, research shows they could offer diminishing returns
(KU News Service, August 31, 2015)
Q5: Leavenworth area is getting Solar Ready
(Leavenworth Times, August 28, 2015)
Kansas Looks To Wind To Meet New Energy Emissions Regulations
(KMUW, 89.1, Wichita, August 24, 2015)
Sloan: Clean Power Plan leaves gaps for states and utilities to fill
(Lawrence Journal World, August 16, 2015)
Mike Garland: Use wind to meet Clean Power Plan
(Wichita Eagle, Aug. 15, 2015)
Kansas Regulators To Consider Westar Rate Increase Compromise Next Week
(KMUW, Aug. 13, 2015)
EPA rules put Holcomb plant in doubt
(Hays Daily News, Aug. 12, 2015)
Kansas has strong construction activity for wind farms this year
(Topeka Capital-Journal, Aug. 8, 2015)
Kansas wind could help region comply with EPA rule - but at a cost
(Topeka Capital-Journal, Aug. 8, 2015)
Westar partially drops solar issue from rate case
(Kansas Health Institute, Aug. 7, 2015)
Consumer advocate: Westar rate increase of $78 million 'reasonable'
(Topeka Capital-Journal, Aug. 6, 2015)
Obama's power plant pollution plan 'likely' to draw legal action from Kansas, other states
(Topeka Capital-Journal, Aug. 3, 2015)
Kansans bracing for battle over EPA’s Clean Power Plan
(Lawrence Journal World, Aug. 3, 2015)
July 2015
At Home Living: Harnessing the power of the wind
(Topeka Capital-Journal, July 31, 2015)
Slate Creek Wind Farm: Getting started on turbine contruction
(Wichita Business Journal, July 29, 2015)
Solar users urge Westar to rethink rate hike proposal
(Wichita Eagle, July 23, 2015)
Opponents Voice Concerns over Westar's Kansas Rate Increase Proposal
(Kansas Public Radio, July 22, 2015)
Renewable energy proponents oppose part of Westar rate proposal; both sides involved in media campaigns
(Hutchinson News, July 21, 2015)
Public expresses anger, skepticism toward Westar rate hike plan at hearing
(Topeka Capital-Journal, July 21, 2015)
Solar advocates have their say at Westar hearing
(KHI, July 21, 2015)
Westar rate increase draws hundreds to Topeka hearing
(WIBW-TV, Topeka, KS, July 21, 2015)
PSU alternative energy solutions
(Four States Home Page, July 15, 2015)
Board: Westar notice fails to detail changes in billing, solar rates
(Wichita Eagle, July 11, 2015)
Missouri Public Service Commission votes down Grain Belt project
(Columbia Tribune, July 1, 2015)
Grain Belt application denied at PSC agenda
(Missouri Times, July 1, 2015)
Westar Energy agrees to refund $10M, drop electric rates
(Lawrence Journal World, July 1, 2015)
June 2015
What The Hell Is Wrong With Kansas?
(Tea Party Tribune, June 23, 2015)
KU architecture students debut ‘passive’ house in East Lawrence
(Lawrence Journal World, June 12, 2015)
Kansas Solar Advocates Irate Over Westar Proposal
(KCUR 89.3, June 11, 2015)
Solar advocates wary of rate case ruling
(KHI, June 11, 2015)
Westar seeking more renewable energy
(Hutchinson News, June 11, 2015)
Westar withdraws plans for new energy efficiency programs
(Topeka Capital Journal, June 11, 2015)
Missouri regulators may block wind transmission project
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 2, 2015)
May 2015
Westar to buy more energy from wind farm under construction
(Topeka Capital Journal, May 26, 2015)
Marshall Wind shoots triple PPA
(ReNews, May 19, 2015)
Pattern Buys 351 Megawatts of Capacity From Wind Capital Group
(Bloomberg Business, May 18, 2015)
Renewable energy bill more about ideology than environment
(Lawrence Journal-World, May 12, 2015)
Vestas picks up new wind turbine order from a Kansas customer
(Denver Business Journal, May 5, 2015)
Wind Power Compromise Would Eliminate the Kansas Renewable Energy Standard
(Kansas Public Radio, May 5, 2015)
New plan would end Kansas green energy mandate for utilities
(Lawrence Journal-World, May 4, 2015)
Brownback shares new deal on renewable energy standards
(Topeka Capital-Journal, May 4, 2015)
Kansas wind industry backs governor’s, lawmakers’ compromise renewable-energy plan
(Wichita Eagle, May 4, 2015)
Midwest Energy solar array is first of its kind in Kansas
(Hays Post, May 1, 2015)
April 2015
Cheever manages Meridian Way wind farm
(Salina Journal, April 19, 2015)
Church teams up with WSU for a new green energy project
(KWCH12 TV, Wichita , April 17, 2015)
Solar pumps becoming popular among cattlemen
(Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, April 8, 2015)
Board rules finance for wind farm doesn't belong in regulations
(Marion Record, April 8, 2015)
March 2015
Critics try to burn down proposed ethanol, renewable energy tax
(Topeka Capital-Journal, March 18, 2015)
Senate weighs tax on renewable energy producers
(Topeka Capital-Journal, March 16, 2015)
Kansas Senate panel considers cutting renewable energy tax break
(Wichita Eagle, March 16, 2015)
Buckeye wind farm starting to take shape
(Hays Daily News, March 15, 2015)
Kansas Senate chairman cuts off questions about Koch funding at energy hearing
(Wichita Eagle, March 10, 2015)
Lawmakers asked to maintain renewable energy standards
(Topeka Capital-Journal, March 10, 2015)
Opinion: SOS for Kansas wind energy program
(Marysville Advocate, March 10, 2015)
February 2015
Construction of Slate Creek Wind Project to start in May
(Wichita Eagle, Feb 27, 2015)
Kansas wind, ethanol industries ride through a rough patch ahead
(Wichita Eagle, Feb 27, 2015)
Mortenson to build 150-MW wind farm in Kansas for EDF RE
(See News, Feb 25, 2015)
Westar project at DNC to shine light on solar energy
(Hutchinson News, Feb. 13, 2015)
Wind power provider suing city over power usage
(Blue Springs Examiner, Feb. 3, 2015)
Koch unit buys ethanol plant in Georgia
(Wichita Eagle, Feb. 2, 2015)
Future of electric cars bodes well for the Kansas City area
(Kansas City Star, Feb. 1, 2015)
January 2015
Legislature may take another look at RPS
(Garden City Telegram, Jan. 26, 2015)
Kansas geologist says fracking not the cause of earthquakes
(Lawrence Journal-World, Jan. 26, 2015)
Siemens to fill order just ‘up the road’ in Rush Co.
(Hutchinson News, Jan. 22, 2015)
Earthquakes strike in Southern Kansas again
(Lawrence Journal-World, Jan. 19, 2015)
Kansas quakes likely caused by oil and gas fracking process
(Lawrence Journal-World, Jan. 17, 2015)
Production at three Kansas wind farms tops national average
(KHI News Service, Jan. 14, 2015)
Tumbling oil prices bring new scrutiny to Kansas’ biggest driller
(Wichita Eagle, Jan. 7, 2015)
Westar to submit rate increase in March; KCP&L files for 12.5 percent hike
(Lawrence Journal-World, Jan. 5, 2015)
Wind company sues Springfield
(KSPR, Springfield, Jan. 2, 2015)
U.S. Energy News
November 2015
Lancaster Co. OKs more stringent wind rules; wind farm plan appears dead
(Beatrice Daily Sun, Nov. 10, 2015)
Nebraskans’ quest for wind power is far from a breeze
(Omaha World-Herald, Nov. 6, 2015)
October 2015
Court rejects Wisconsin utility’s fee on solar customers
(Midwest Energy News, October 30, 2015)
Greenfield, MO Schools to Install Solar Energy System
(Southwest Missouri News, October 27, 2015)
Wind projects moving forward in Grant, Kingfisher counties
(Enid News & Eagle, October 24, 2015)
400 MW Grande Prairie Wind Project To Be Nebraska's Largest
(North American Windpower, October 9, 2015)
August 2015
Alliant to study solar-energy generation with a multi-year project
(Wisconsin State Journal, August 26, 2015)
This Is the Real Cost of Coal
(Mother Jones, August 14, 2015)
Arkansas firm to provide solar energy for Oklahoma co-op
(Kansas City Star, Aug. 12, 2015)
The U.S. wind energy boom couldn’t be coming at a better time
(Washington Post, August 10, 2015)
July 2015
Clean Line Energy seeks new hearing in Missouri
(State Joural-Register, July 31, 2015)
Battle of solar pits rooftop against utility-scale systems
(Denver Post, July 26, 2015)
Solar technology could give consumers the power to get off the grid
(Dallas Morning News, July 25, 2015)
Oklahoma wind farm construction continues during second quarter
(The Oklahoman, July 23, 2015)
List: Oklahoma wind farms under construction will boost state's capacity
(The Oklahoman, July 23, 2015)
LTE: No, rate hikes for solar don't make sense
(Stevens Point Journal, July 9, 2015)
County OKs wind farm near Tioga on a split vote
(Bismarck Tribune, July 8, 2015)
California electricity rate changes suggest 'net benefit' for rooftop solar
(PV Tech, July 6, 2015)
Ameren seeks to build massive solar array along I-70
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 1, 2015)
June 2015
Peabody Energy to cut 250 corporate and regional jobs, including 50 in downtown St. Louis
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 8, 2015)
May 2015
AECC to Add 108 Megawatts of Wind Energy
(Arkansas Business, May 19, 2015)
Oklahoma lawmakers look to rein in wind industry tax credits
(Wichita Eagle, May 12, 2015)
HOA, homeowner fight over solar panels in Kansas City neighborhood
(KSHB Kansas City 41, May 6, 2015)
Wind energy bill likely to be scaled down
(Lincoln Journal-Star, May 4, 2015)
Minnesota utilities flip switch on large segment of $2.1 billion CapX2020 transmission project
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune, May 4, 2015)
April 2015
Wind energy tax credit breezes to 2nd round in Nebraska Legislature
(Omaha World-Herald, April 23, 2015)
Despite demand for wind energy, Grain Belt Express transmission line faces uncertainty in Missouri
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 18, 2015)
Texas RPS Moves One Step Closer To Extinction
(North American Windpower, April 16, 2015)
Oklahoma wind rush continues as questions remain over state incentives
(The Oklahoman, April 16, 2015)
Wind energy employs about 6,000 in Iowa, report says
(Des Moines Register, April 15, 2015)
Utilities, solar advocates at odds over Missouri net metering bill
(Utility Dive, April 14, 2015)
Grain Belt Express could come through Missouri with PSC approval
(Missouri Times, April 7, 2015)
Wind energy advocate: Oklahoma should look to expand wind industry
(The Oklahoman, April 3, 2015)
Another Southern Co. subsidiary buys into Oklahoma wind
(Utility Dive, April 1, 2015)
February 2015
Panel: Oklahoma Wind Industry Needs More Transparency, Community Involvement
(Southwest Times Record, Feb. 27, 2015)
Study finds net metering to be a net benefit in Missouri
(Midwest Energy News, Feb. 27, 2015)
Mo. Co-op Builds Solar With Member Support
(Electric Co-op Today, Feb. 17, 2015)
Court orders Empire to pay solar rebates
(Joplin Independent, Feb. 11, 2015)
Missouri court overrules rebate exemption granted Empire in 2008
(Joplin Globe, Feb. 10, 2015)
Company hopes to build Arkansas' first wind farm near Springdale
(Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Feb. 1, 2015)
January 2015
The Obama solar success story that nobody talks about
(News Works, Jan. 23, 2015)
The Future of Solar in Wisconsin
(Renewable Energy World, Jan. 23, 2015)
Saying Nebraska has 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,' senators push for wind energy incentives
(Omaha World-Herald, Jan. 16, 2015)
Senators say Nebraska needs to develop wind energy
(Nebraska Radio Network, Jan. 16, 2015)
Missouri net metering bills could aid battered solar industry
(Midwest Energy News, Jan. 16, 2015)
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