Monthly Archives: February 2009
Kansas House backs plans for two new coal plants
Two days after President Barack Obama promised investment in renewable energy and new restrictions on fossil fuels, the Kansas House on Thursday endorsed plans for two new coal-fired power plants. Continue reading
House approves coal-fired power plants by less than veto-proof margin
The Kansas House today gave final approval to House Bill 2014, which would allow the construction of two 700-megawatt coal-burning power plants. Continue reading
To All GPACE Members and Supporters
First, thank you for all your support and action on behalf of a truly comprehensive energy policy for all of Kansas. Signing our petition, calling and emailing legislators, talking to friends and neighbors about the clean energy potential available to Kansas – all have made a difference. Continue reading
Obama speech puts spotlight on Kansas town’s green comeback
It’s a long way from the basement of a tornado-ravaged house in small-town Kansas to an exclusive seat in the congressional gallery with first lady Michelle Obama. Continue reading
Proposed federal wind regulations would benefit Kansas
A federal renewable energy standard would produce thousands of jobs in Kansas, environmentalists said Tuesday. Continue reading
Speaker to push for veto-proof bill
The House will launch a fresh debate today on a bill compelling state environmental regulators to approve construction of a $3.5 billion coal-fueled power plant in southwest Kansas. Continue reading
Survey: Kansans prefer additional wind power
As lawmakers prepare to debate the construction of two coal-fired power plants again this session, a renewable group released a new poll this past week. Continue reading
Does a Big Economy Need Big Power Plants?
Central thermal stations have become like Victorian steam locomotives: magnificent technological achievements that served us well until something better came along. When today’s billion-watt, multi-billion-dollar plants retire, we won’t replace them with more of the same. Continue reading
A National Clean-Energy Smart Grid 101
A national clean-energy smart grid will use long-distance, extra-high-voltage transmission lines to move remote clean-energy resources to power load centers. Continue reading
Rieber and Pace-Adair: Make clean-energy generation a priority
Our state and federal legislators are once again poised to take up the difficult and interconnected issues of energy policy and environmental protection. Continue reading
