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Federal inspectors to visit Wolf Creek nuclear plant next week to determine cause of shutdown
(Lawrence Journal World, Jan. 26, 2012)

Wind farm dots landscape
(Hays Daily News, Jan. 19, 2012)

Wind farm financing found
(Hutchinson News, Jan. 12, 2012)

Deming: Can we afford wind energy?
(Hutchinson News, Jan. 11, 2012)

Nature Conservancy seeks to protect the Red Hills of Kansas
(Kansas City Star, Jan. 9, 2012)

State board proposes cut in Westar Energy’s rates
(Lawrence Journal World, Jan. 6, 2012)

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Green roofs are fashion forward and eco-friendly
(Examiner.com, January 22, 2012)

Rejecting Pipeline Proposal, Obama Blames Congress
(New York Times, Jan. 18, 2012)

Climate Proposal Puts Practicality Ahead of Sacrifice
(New York Times, Jan. 16, 2012)

Unlocking the Secrets Behind Hydraulic Fracturing
(New York Times, Jan. 14, 2012)

Online Map Shows Biggest Greenhouse Gas Emitters
(New York Times, Jan. 11, 2012)

Carbon dioxide super-scrubber? Potential good news in global warming fight
(Christian Science Monitor, Jan. 5, 2012)

The Tally: Kansas Capacity and Generation from Renewable Sources
Type	Capacity (kw)	Generation (MWh, 2010)	Generation (MWh, 2011)
Utility Wind¹	1,224,500	3,423,908	2,652,548
Small Wind	>3,214*	>7,489#	>12,136#
Small Solar PV	>519*	>37,605##	>111,130##
Hydropower	4,900¹	NA	NA
Total	>1,233,133	>3,469,002	>2,775,814

¹Source: Energy Information Administration. 2011 generation data is through September.
*Amount from known projects only. Actual amount is certainly higher. Please see small solar projects and small wind projects for details.
#Based on data from nine projects totaling 36 kw. Data from other installations will be added as it is obtained. Generation data for 2011 is for January through December. Data for four projects is incomplete for the year to date.
##Total for 2010 is based on data from seven projects totaling 60 kw. Total for 2011 is through December 2011 for 15 projects, through December for the 16th, totaling 228 kw. Data from other installations will be added as obtained.
(Last Updated January 20, 2012)