Tag Archives: Kansas City
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to Highlight Asthma Awareness on May 11 Visit to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.
From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will visit Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday, May 11, to highlight May as National Asthma Awareness Month. During her Kansas City visit, Administrator … Continue reading
Health Benefits Predicted With Proposed Mercury Regulations on Coal Plants
By Karen Dillon for The Kansas City Star Newly proposed mercury regulations on coal-fired power plants should have a major effect on health, Kansas City-area officials said Tuesday. The Environmental Protection Agency’s rule would prevent dozens of deaths in the … 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
KCBPU Sets Dates for Public Comment on IRP
BPU Takes Public Comment on 2009 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) (KANSAS CITY, Ks.) The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU), in accordance with Federal Regulation, 10 CFR, Part 905.11, is taking public comment and making available for review its … Continue reading
BPU Taking Public Comment on 2010 IRP
From The Kansas City Kansan The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU), in accordance with Federal Regulation, 10 CFR, Part 905.11, is taking public comment and making available for review its draft 2010 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Integrate Resource … Continue reading
Turbine Maker Coming to KC
A California wind-turbine company is moving its headquarters and manufacturing to Kansas City, promising to have about 200 employees by 2016. Continue reading
Wind Power on a Smaller Scale Carries Potential
A fifth-grader at Starside Elementary School in De Soto has an interest in the environment, including helping to recycle much of her family’s trash Continue reading
Solar Power Heats Up as Costs Drop, Electric Rates Rise
The prospects for solar energy in the Midwest are brightening. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Continue reading
BPU Rate Hearing Forums
BPU has scheduled three community forums to share information with customers, stakeholders and the community on potential rate adjustments, billing process modifications, and necessary capital improvement projects. The first community forum will be held at the BPU Administration Building on April 15th at 10:30 am, the second is planned for the Community Center in Armourdale on April 19th at 6:30 pm, and the third is scheduled for the Kansas City Kansas community College on April 20th at 6:30 pm. Continue reading
