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Kansas Energy News
August 2009
Editorial: Electrical switch
(Lawrence Journal-World, August 18, 2009)
Planemakers ask KCC to keep Westar Electric rates separate
(Wichita Eagle, August 18, 2009)
Cap-and-trade won't pass Senate, Brownback tells KIOGA
(Wichita Eagle, August 18, 2009)
Kansas lawmakers slam cap-and-trade proposal
(Forbes.com, August 17, 2009)
Hydroelectric project generates public support at unveiling
(Lawrence Journal-World, August 14, 2009)
Overland Park works on wind turbine regulations
(Johnson County Sun, August 12, 2009)
Wind Measuring Towers Up in Sumner County
(Kansas CW - Channel 33, August 11, 2009)
Editorial: Smart grid: A path for lower utility bills
(Kansas City Star, August 11, 2009)
Smart grid that controls utility use comes to KC
(Kansas City Star, August 10, 2009)
Wind developers erect Summerfield test site
(Marysville Advocate, August 5, 2009)
Westar picks Lawrence for ‘smart grid’
(Lawrence Journal-World, August 4, 2009)
Sierra Club tries anew to block coal plant
(Lawrence Journal-World, August 4, 2009)
Weatherization funding available for Lawrence homeowners
(Lawrence Journal-World, August 4, 2009)
Siemens still a go, in spite of delays
(TradingMarkets.com after Hutch News, August 4, 2009)
July 2009
Former Westar CEO to be released from prison
(Lawrence Journal-World, July 29, 2009)
Kansas State pursues wind project
(Kansas City Star, July 26, 2009)
Eco-friendly attractions draw tourists to new Greensburg
(Lawrence Journal-World, July 26, 2009)
KCC OKs compromise on power line
(Hays Daily News, July 26, 2009)
Josh Svaty: road to renewables leads to state's farms
(Wichita Eagle, July 26, 2009)
Kansas towns compete to conserve energy
(Wichita Eagle, July 22, 2009)
Wind Farm Envy
(Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, July 22, 2009)
Coal power costs a pocketbook issue
(Emporia Gazette, July 18, 2009)
Bowersock leaders planning to build a new hydro-electric power plant
(Lawrence Journal-World, July 18, 2009)
Lenexa Firm Looking at East Kansas Wind Farming
(Kansas City Tribune, July 17, 2009)
Omaha utility OKs deal with Kansas company to buy 60 megawatts of electricity from wind farm
(Washington Examiner, July 10, 2009)
Water district pursues wind energy for plant
(Pittsburg Morning Sun, July 10, 2009)
Repairs to add 50 years to dam
(Lawrence Journal-World, July 8, 2009)
Zoning: Illegitimate Issues
(Solar Today, July/August, 2009, p. 46)
Westar south customers may pay for north's CO2 emissions
(Wichita Eagle, July 5, 2009)
Upgraded power grid is vital for alternative energy in Kansas
(Wichita Eagle, July 5, 2009)
Editorial: Still a long way from a coal plant
(Wichita Eagle, July 3, 2009)
Geologists’ drilling project digs up past
(Lawrence Journal-World, July 3, 2009)
EPA: State must conduct review, hold hearings on latest coal-plant proposal
(Lawrence Journal-World, July 2, 2009)
EPA: Start over on coal proposal
(Topeka Capital-Journal, July 1, 2009)
U.S. Energy News
August 2009
Appliances get their own recycled clunkers programs
(USA Today, August 26, 2009)
Study bumps Montana’s ranking to No. 2 for wind potential
(Billings Gazette, August 25, 2009)
Taking a Dim View of Solar Energy
(Newsweek, August 25, 2009)
'Green goo' biofuel gets a boost
(CNN.com, August 24, 2009)
Derek Schmidt: Where will India, China get power?
(Wichita Eagle, August 16, 2009)
OPPD turning to southeast (and solar) to boost capacity
(Omaha World-Herald, August 16, 2009)
From nets to kilowatts
(Christian Science Monitor, August 11, 2009)
China's green leap forward
(Christian Science Monitor, August 10, 2009)
Prairie grouse could hamper wind energy growth
(Associated Press, August 4, 2009)
July 2009
Visitors center planned for Missouri wind farm
(High Plains Journal, July 26, 2009)
Harvard study: Plains states can send wind power all over
(Des Moines Register, July 19, 2009)
Missouri relaxes net metering rule
(St. Louis Business Journal, July 17, 2009)
Missouri residents won't need insurance for some home power
(MSN Money, July 17, 2009)
Turbine to send energy to four states
(The Colorado Statesman, July 10, 2009)
OPPD unveils new power plant near Nebraska City
(Lincoln Journal Star, July 10, 2009)
OPPD buys wind from new Southeast Nebraska farm
(Plattsmouth Journal, July 10, 2009)
Gas prices are falling, but will consumers notice?
(Christian Science Monitor, July 9, 2009)
Pickens paring down wind farm project
(Dallas Morning News, July 6, 2009)
Green Power Takes Root in the Chinese Desert
(The New York Times, July 2, 2009)
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