Kansas Energy News
July 2010
Proposed wind farm near Cheney Reservoir withdrawn
(Wichita Eagle, July 7, 2010)
City to consider permits for power plant
(Lawrence Journal-World, July 3, 2010)
June 2010
Wind power on a smaller scale carries potential
(The Kansas City Star, June 28, 2010)
KU begins work on geothermal energy project
(Lawrence Journal-World, June 18, 2010)
Federal decision should help develop wind energy industry in Kansas
(Lawrence Journal-World, June 17, 2010)
KCC staff: Deny KCPL rate hike
(Topeka Capital-Journal, June 17, 2010)
New solar panels to heat water at Douglas County Jail
(Lawrence Journal-World, June 15, 2010)
Kansas’ wind energy falls short of potential
(Augusta Gazette, June 12, 2010)
Net metering rules to be reviewed
(Lawrence Journal-World, June 7, 2010)
May 2010
Kansas City’s bike-path improvements signal a clear vision for making this a cycling city
(The Kansas City Star, May 28, 2010)
State wants more energy auditors
(Wichita Business Journal, May 26, 2010)
Editorial: Kansas is taking too long to open state's electric grid
(The Kansas City Star, May 26, 2010)
Kansas' potential for new energy is getting lost in the wind
(The Kansas City Star, May 26, 2010)
De Soto school adds solar, wind power
(Lawrence Journal-World, May 12, 2010)
De Soto's star-powered school
(DeSoto Explorer, May 11, 2010)
Students Harness the Wind
(Topeka Capital-Journal, May 8, 2010)
Brownback: Climate change bill would devastate Kansas
(The Kansas City Star, May 3, 2010)
Three years after tornado, renewal hasn’t come easy in Greensburg
(The Kansas City Star, May 2, 2010)
Greensburg stories | Two-for-one deal; green not for everyone; can't take away a blessing
(The Kansas City Star, May 2, 2010)
From ruins to renewable: Tornado-torn Kansas town grows greener today
(Vancouver Sun, May 1, 2010)
April 2010
Wind energy sector adds Kansas jobs
(The Kansas City Star, April 30, 2010)
Students hope to use solar cells to study sustainability
(Manhattan Mercury, April 30, 2010)
Seeking to slow 'Cap and Trade,' KCP&L spends on lobbying
(Kansas City Free Press, April 28, 2010)
Hope Street turbine starts
(Topeka Capital-Journal, April 28, 2010)
Hope Street Academy installs wind turbine
(KTKA Channel 49, April 28, 2010)
High-voltage power project approved
(Lawrence Journal-World, April 28, 2010)
Lowell: Sustainability blown in with the wind
(The University of Kansas Daily Kansan, April 23, 2010)
SPP seeks new transmission
(Pittsburg Morning Sun, April 21, 2010)
Fort Hays State pursuing wind project
(Wichita Eagle, April 21, 2010)
Editorial: State may soon capitalize on wind
(Wichita Eagle, April 18, 2010)
Kansas now ranks 14th in wind generation
(Wichita Eagle, April 9, 2010)
Commission okays county's first wind farm
(Liberal Southwest Times, April 7, 2010)
Clifton-Clyde Schools strive to be more 'green'
(Clay Center Dispatch, April 7, 2010)
March 2010
Lawrence to become first city in Kansas to get smart electricity meters
(Lawrence Journal-World, March 30, 2010)
Counties look to capitalize on wind
(Garden City Telegram, March 20, 2010)
County jail moves forward on planned solar panels
(Lawrence Journal-World, March 20, 2010)
Climate not changing as quickly as projected
(High Plains Journal, March 19, 2010)
Students install solar panels as part of environmental journalism class
(KU News Release, March 18, 2010)
Ecohawks hope to ride the wind
(The (KU) Daily Kansan, March 11, 2010)
Senate panel fixes fuel tax flub
(Topeka Capital-Journal, March 9, 2010)
February 2010
Editorial: Kansas needs to capitalize on wind
(Wichita Eagle, Feb. 24, 2010)
Kansas now No. 2 in wind potential
(Wichita Eagle, Feb. 21, 2010)
Westar hosts meeting on wind site
(Topeka Capital-Journal, Feb. 17, 2010)
Renewable energy bill clears House committee
(Lawrence Journal-World, Feb. 16, 2010)
Collaboration on climate research in state unique
(Lawrence Journal-World, February 8, 2010)
Group urges extra coal meetings
(Hays Daily News, February 4, 2010)
Kan. company sells turbines
(Topeka Capital-Journal, February 4, 2010)
January 2010
A Kansas Town's Tourism Plan: Throw Money in a Hole
(Wall Street Journal, January 26, 2010)
Westar Energy settles with feds on environmental improvements
(Wichita Eagle, January 26, 2010)
Westar Energy announces plans for wind farm near Spearville
(Liberal (Kans.) Southwest Daily Times, January 25, 2010)
Westar $500 million settlement to reduce emissions
(Wichita Eagle, January 25, 2010)
Studio 804 builds first LEED platinum house in KC
(The KU Daily Kansan, Jan. 21, 2010)
Wichita firm finds niche in small wind energy
(Wichita Eagle, January 20, 2010)
Westar hot on wind project
(Topeka Capital-Journal, January 19, 2010)
Westar Energy signs agreement to build Kansas wind farm
(Kansas City Business Journal, January 19, 2010)
Westar plans Spearville wind farm
(Wichita Eagle, January 19, 2010)
TVA purchasing wind power from Kansas, Illinois
(Knoxville (Tenn.) News-Sentinel, January 14, 2010)
CPV, TVA conclude 20-year wind power purchase agreement
(ReCharge.com, January 14, 2010)
Homeier adds value by growing energy on his Ellsworth Co. farm
(Farm Talk Newspaper, Jan. 12, 2009)
Green jobs training available
(Hays Daily News, January 8, 2010)
Coal absent from energy agenda
(Topeka Capital-Journal, January 8, 2010)
Tindall: Newton’s new neighbor
(Newton Kansan, January 8, 2010)
Seeds of Wind Farming Continue to Sprout in Kansas
(Kansas City Tribune, January 8, 2010)
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U.S. Energy News
July 2010
Firm proposes 200 megawatt Nebraska wind farm
(The Kansas City Star, July 15, 2010)
June 2010
Ruling a blow to Neb. utilities
(Omaha World-Herald, June 18, 2010)
May 2010
As wind power booms, so do the challenges
(The Kansas City Star, May 26, 2010)
EU Commission backs off on higher CO2 emission goals
(The Kansas City Star, May 26, 2010)
Editorial: Remember the Exxon Valdez, and don't blindly trust BP on oil spill
(The Kansas City Star, May 3, 2010)
April 2010
Big Wind Farm Off Cape Cod Gets Approval
(New York Times, April 29, 2010)
Cape Cod Residents Don’t Expect One Ruling to End Long Fight
(New York Times, April 29, 2010)
Oil Rig Blast Complicates Push for Energy and Climate Bill
(New York Times, April 28, 2010)
Cape Wind project approved
(Christian Science Monitor, April 28, 2010)
‘Controlled Burn’ Considered for Gulf Oil Spill
(New York Times, April 27, 2010)
Rising Oil Price Benefits BP Earnings
(New York Times, April 27, 2010)
Cape Cod Project Is Crucial Step for U.S. Wind Industry
(New York Times, April 26, 2010)
March 2010
'Smart meters' for electricity may carry hacking risk
(Kansas City Star, March 29, 2010)
Editorial: Nebraska enjoys advantages of cheap coal power
(McCook (Neb.) Daily Gazette, March 8, 2010)
February 2010
Centralia, Pa., coal fire is one of hundreds that burn in the U.S.
(Christian Science Monitor, Feb. 8, 2010)
Portland promotes urban cycling, but costs will be high
(Christian Science Monitor, Feb. 4, 2010)
Despite millions in tax credits, wind energy firms aren't hiring
(Miami Herald, Feb. 4, 2010)
January 2010
Wind Power Grows 39% for the Year
(New York Times, Jan. 26, 2010)
Sites to Refuel Electric Cars Gain a Big Dose of Funds
(New York Times, Jan. 25, 2010)
Editorial: Reconsider setbacks for wind turbines
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Jan. 18, 2010)
Indian tribe sees bright future in solar power
(Christian Science Monitor, Jan. 13, 2010)
California adopts first statewide green building code
(Christian Science Monitor, Jan. 10, 2010)
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