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Wind-Generated Electricity Moves Out of Kansas
Kansas is poised to become one of several states to benefit from wind energy. “Kansas is among the windiest states, and in 2012, it more than doubled its wind energy capacity to more than 2,000 megawatts.” But Kansas needs more … Continue reading
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Tagged electricity, kansas, renewable energy, transmission lines, wind energy
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Wind Energy Tax Credit Helps Kansas
The recently extended wind energy tax credit was welcome news to much of Kansas. Congress approved the credit of 2.2 cents a kilowatt through the end of 2013. According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) the extension will also … Continue reading
Kansas’ Largest Wind Farm Set to Begin Operation
Flat Ridge 2, the largest wind farm to be built in Kansas, was set to begin operation at the end of 2012. The project has 274 wind turbines, each generating 1.6 megawatts of electricity that’s enough to power 160,000 homes. … Continue reading
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Tagged kansas, Missouri, turbines, wind energy, wind resources
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Wind Energy in Kansas
Did you know that Kansas was named after the Kansa tribe, which means “people of the wind”? And rightly so. Kansas has one of the highest levels of wind production. And according to several studies, “In Kansas, wind energy generation … Continue reading
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Tagged efficient, kansas, renewable, wind energy
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KCP&L Rate Increase Approved in Kansas
Kansas City Power & Light customers in Kansas will soon see increases in their utility bill. The Kansas Corporation Commission on Thursday approved a $33.1 million (6.7 percent) annual rate hike. KCP&L originally asked for $63 million but subsequently reduced the request … Continue reading
MO, KS in Need of Energy Efficiency
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy recently released their sixth annual state scorecard. The ACEEE measures states energy efficiency initiatives. The top states include Massachusetts, California, and Oregon. The three most improved states are Oklahoma (thanks to newly enacted … Continue reading
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Tagged building efficiency, commercial, economy, initiatives, kansas, Kansas City, Missouri
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Wind Energy Powers the World
Can wind power ever meet the world’s energy needs? A study published this week in Nature Climate Change sought to find the answer to that question. Right now wind power supplies about 4 percent of electric power in the U.S. but … Continue reading
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Tagged kansas, renewable energy, turbines, wind power
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Wind Energy Takes KS by Storm
The name Kansas comes from the Sioux Indian word for “people of the south wind” so is it any wonder that Kansas is experiencing a wind-energy construction boom? According to Governor Sam Brownback, developers are investing nearly $3 billion to … Continue reading
Wind Energy Makes Sense
“I’ve been a longtime wind energy skeptic, but the sea of gigantic wind turbines piqued my interest,” wrote contributing writer Fred Logan in the Kansas City Business Journal. A recent drive through the Smoky Hills Wind Farm led Logan to … Continue reading
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Tagged kansas, renewable energy, turbine, wind farm, wind power
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KCP&L Rebate Suspended for KS Clients!
On April 15th KCP&L filed with the KCC (KS Corp. Commission) to suspend the Commercial & Industrial Rebate Program in Kansas. This request was approved on June 22, 2011. DON’T WAIT- Call Now for your AUDIT 913.310.0705! Completed applications MUST be … Continue reading
