Tag Archives: energy efficiency
Diversion of Weatherization Funds in Kansas Perplexes Homeowners
Kansas lost more than a thousand jobs and the chance to weatherize thousands of homes, thanks to a state-run loan program that rolled out too slowly. The Brownback administration gave over $20 million to two organizations as a grant, as opposed to having this money flow for years through communities to all kinds of middle class residents. Continue reading
Ameren Missouri to Slash Efficiency Programs
Ameren’s own analysis filed with the Public Service Commission earlier this year shows that energy efficiency is the cheapest way to meet growing demand for energy. Yet it is making more deep cuts to energy efficiency programs, arguing that they hurt electricity sales and cost shareholders millions of dollars. Continue reading
Kansas Ranks 48th in Energy Efficiency
Kansas finds itself in a familiar position when it comes to energy efficiency – trailing the nation and falling farther behind. Continue reading
Westar: ‘No Way’ We Can Meet Pollution Rules
Westar Energy’s top air-quality official says it will be impossible for the state’s dominant electric company to comply with new federal pollution regulations taking effect at the beginning of next year. Continue reading
State Policies Key to Clean Energy Development, Report Says
From National Renewable Energy Laboratory States’ policies are important to solar and wind energy development and in reducing energy use says a new report from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The findings are in … Continue reading
Resourceful Kansas Program and April 27 Seminar
A reminder that the next Resourceful Kansas seminar is scheduled for April 27, 2011, from 9:00-4:00 at the Riley County Public Works facility. Resourceful Kansas is funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) Better Buildings Program grant and has as … Continue reading
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities 2010 Integrated Resource Plan
Table of Contents What is the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities? What is an Integrated Resource Plan? What is Federal Regulation 10 CFR, Part 905? What is the Western Area Power Administration? What is the Environmental Protection Agency? What … Continue reading
Time-of-Use Without the Technology
Two utilities show that to get variable pricing to work, all your customers need is a little education and a well-designed website. By Katherine Tweed for GreenTechMedia Recent pilots have found that switching residential customers from flat rates to variable … Continue reading
Coal-Fired Power Plant Shut Down, New Gas-Fired Power Plant Approved
PGE intends to meet its needs with a combination of energy efficiency measures, renewable energy, and a mix of flexible, new, and peaking natural gas capacity. Continue reading
East Kentucky Power Abandons Plan for Controversial Power Plant
“This settlement is a win-win for EKPC co-op members and thousands of Kentuckians,” said Elizabeth Crowe, executive director of the Kentucky Environmental Foundation, in a statement. “We can all breathe a little easier and steer our time and attention toward energy solutions that better address our common concerns for the health, economic and environmental benefit of co-op members and others in EKPC’s service area.” Continue reading
