Tag Archives: HB 2014
GPACE analysis of the provisions of the Governor’s coal plant agreement
The provisions reviewed here are to be signed into law this week in return for the allowance of one immediate air-quality permit for an 895MW coal plant to be built by Sunflower Electric, Co., and another permit in two years.
It’s important to keep in mind when reviewing the content of the proposed energy plan that no state has perfect energy policy. Kansas is confronting the real need for comprehensive energy policy for the first time in nearly forty years. GPACE believes there are certain components of this policy proposal that Kansans should feel proud to know we’ll finally have – even if they are less ambitious than our resources allow or not competitive with surrounding states. Continue reading
Sebelius vetoes coal bill
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius kept a pledge Monday to veto a bill undercutting the capacity of state health regulators to deny Sunflower Electric Power Corp. a permit to build a large coal-fired plant. Continue reading
Why does GPACE support a veto of 2014?
Why does GPACE oppose the bill? It’s not comprehensive energy policy, it doesn’t establish regulatory certainty, and it misses the mark for financial responsibility. Continue reading
44 Representatives stood up for a clean energy future! Let them know you support their vote!
Last Friday, the Kansas House of Representatives voted to pass HB 2014 (coal plant bill) out of the House and on to the Senate. Continue reading
Want to know how your Kansas lawmaker voted on the coal plants today?
Here’s how House members representing Johnson, Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties voted today on HB 2014. 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
