Governor applauds renewable energy efforts, highlights data released yesterday. In an effort to raise awareness of clean energy activity in Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly is highlighting the American Wind Energy Association’s 2018 Annual Market Report. The report, released yesterday, shows that Kansas is now the number one producer for wind energy production as a share of totalContinue reading “Kansas Claims Number One Spot for Wind Energy Production”
Category Archives: Kansas
Corporate Customers Show Up for #AmericanWindWeek
From AWEA Blog, by Hannah Hunt: As we close out #AmericanWindWeek, it’s been thrilling to see towns, communities, local leaders and wind industry workers gather across the country to celebrate wind power. Importantly, Fortune 500 companies and business leaders also showed up. Corporate purchasers of wind voiced their support nationwide, touting the economic and environmentalContinue reading “Corporate Customers Show Up for #AmericanWindWeek”
When Wind Turbines Move to Town – How Do Rural Communities Benefit?
By Anna Luke, American Wind Energy Association Originally published on Into the Wind It wasn’t always the case, but nowadays rural places are often among those in greatest need of new economic development. Sadly, the farm belt and Rust Belt have been losing jobs and investment for decades. It will take significant change to raiseContinue reading “When Wind Turbines Move to Town – How Do Rural Communities Benefit?”
Wildfires Raging Across Region – Your Help Needed
Wind Coalition Members and Supporters, Wildfires are raging across our region, in the heart of the Wind Corridor, and our friends and neighbors are in need of your help. There are many ways to contribute by donating hay, transportation services, or financial resources. Here are several sites to learn ways you can join the effort toContinue reading “Wildfires Raging Across Region – Your Help Needed”
Infinity Renewables and MJMEUC Sign Power Purchase Agreement
(Santa Barbara, California) Infinity Renewables entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (MJMEUC) to sell wind energy from its Iron Star Wind Project, located in Ford County, Kansas. The wind energy, generated in western Kansas, will be delivered to MJMEUC customers in Missouri via the Grain BeltContinue reading “Infinity Renewables and MJMEUC Sign Power Purchase Agreement”
FACT CHECK! Transmission Pays for Itself, Saves Consumers Money
From AWEABlog, by Betsy Beck Studies show that expanding America’s electricity grid to meet 21st century needs more than pays for itself, and can even result in significant consumer savings. Improved transmission planning could save American families and businesses up to $47 billion every year, according to a recent white paper from the Brattle Group.Continue reading “FACT CHECK! Transmission Pays for Itself, Saves Consumers Money”
How the FORTUNE 500 Are Driving New Markets for Clean Energy
More Companies are Choosing to Power Their Operations with Renewable Energy From AWEABlog, by Evan Vaughn What brings diverse companies like Amazon, Disney, General Motors, Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks and Walmart together? They’re all buying renewable energy or want to get in the market for it. From tech giants to household names, corporate America is shopping forContinue reading “How the FORTUNE 500 Are Driving New Markets for Clean Energy”
Governor Brownback: Wind power could supply 50 percent of Kansas electricity
Kansas has long been one of America’s wind power leaders; its installed capacity has doubled four times in the last 10 years, and it’s about to double again. In 2015, wind supplied nearly 24 percent of the state’s electricity, and according to Gov. Sam Brownback, that number will exceed 30 percent in 2016. And reachingContinue reading “Governor Brownback: Wind power could supply 50 percent of Kansas electricity”
Siemens Receives Major Order from Westar Energy for 280-MW Wind Project in Kansas
Siemens to supply and service 122 wind turbines for Western Plains Wind Farm project 280-MW onshore wind power project to be located in Ford County, Kansas http://news.usa.siemens.biz/press-release/siemens-receives-major-order-westar-energy-280-mw-wind-project-kansas Siemens has been awarded an order from Westar Energy, Inc. to supply, support installation and provide service for 122 wind turbines for the Western Plains Wind Farm projectContinue reading “Siemens Receives Major Order from Westar Energy for 280-MW Wind Project in Kansas”
Invenergy Celebrates Official Opening of Buckeye Wind Energy Center
From Invenergy: Chicago, Illinois – Leading clean energy company Invenergy LLC (“Invenergy”) on Thursday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its 200 MW Buckeye Wind Energy Center in Ellis County, Kansas. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback joined Invenergy employees, local legislators Sue Boldra, Don Hineman and Ralph Ostmeyer, and several members of the community for the ceremonyContinue reading “Invenergy Celebrates Official Opening of Buckeye Wind Energy Center”