Tag: Renewable Energy

Sierra Club report calls out Kansas utility Evergy for failing to meet climate goals

The Sierra Club's report criticizes Kansas utility Evergy for failing to meet climate goals, giving it an F for its declining renewable energy investments. Evergy's score dropped from 12 to 9 out of 100 due to delays in closing coal plants and plans for new gas plants, reflecting national trends in utilities.

USDA Invests in Renewable and Energy Efficiency Projects to Strengthen Kansas Farms and Businesses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis announced investments in renewable energy and efficiency projects to benefit Kansas farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses. The investments through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) aim to lower costs, create jobs, and expand access to clean energy while providing good-paying jobs. The investments include grants for solar and wind energy projects, energy-efficient improvements, and more, benefiting various businesses across Kansas. The USDA will continue to accept REAP applications and hold funding competitions quarterly. These investments aim to improve the quality of life and economic opportunities for rural communities.

USDA Invests More Than $3.3 Million in Critical Infrastructure in Kansas

TOPEKA, April 22, 2022 – Today, in honor of Earth Day, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting State Director...

USDA Invests Nearly $79,000 in Madison, Copeland, Moundridge, Caldwell and Minneapolis, Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 9, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting State Director for Kansas...

Both Kansas And Missouri Now Have Legislation To Help Utilities Shutter Coal Power Plants

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri utilities will be able to shutter more coal plants, speeding...

Kansas Customers Left To Pay The Price After Winter Storm Sends Natural Gas Prices Soaring

By Brian Grimmett - Kansas News Service WICHITA, Kansas — Last February, the city of Cheney, Kansas – located just west of Wichita...

Kansas Makes Good Use Of Wind Power, But Other Renewables … Not So Much

By Brian Grimmett - Kansas News Service Wichita — Kansas is a national leader in wind energy, but a new...

Cloud Co. Comm. College Receives Donation From NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, today announced the donation of a wind turbine nacelle to the Cloud Community College Renewable...

Kansas County Showing What Wind Farms Haven’t Seen Much Before: Local Opposition

By Brian Grimmett - Kansas News Service/KMUW Standing near the corner of his property in southeastern Reno County, Nick Egli...