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The “Baseload” Myth

It’s become conventional wisdom that the grid can only incorporate a limited amount of renewable energy; ergo, we need coal and nuclear power plants for “baseload” electricity. Clean energy skeptics wave the word “baseload” around like a talisman. Continue reading

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The Supply Chain That Saved The World

If you want to cut carbon, cut costs. Continue reading

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Enough fighting over coal plants

Surprising no one, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed the latest legislative attempt to approve two large coal-fired power plants near Holcomb in Finney County.

The Legislature should take a good look at all the economic, political and regulatory changes affecting new coal plants, then take Sebelius’ fourth “no” for an answer. Continue reading

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Government should mandate more wind power

The future of producing electricity in the Heartland is blowing in the wind. A growing coalition of utilities, landowners and businesses is hard at work promoting and building more wind farms in Kansas and Missouri. Continue reading

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