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Environment January 9, 2024 - 5:07 pm

More harsh weather to come after two-day snowstorm, aggressive winds hit Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence is preparing for more winter weather to come after at least 3 to 8 inches of snow settled Tuesday combined with heavy winds.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment December 16, 2023 - 12:25 pm

Planning Commission to consider permit for massive solar farm north of Lawrence

by Cuyler Dunn

Planning commissioners on Monday will consider whether to recommend approval of a permit for an approximately 604-acre commercial solar farm across three parcels of land north of Lawrence.

Business November 21, 2023 - 3:17 pm

Lawrence, central Kansas electric bills will increase following approval of Evergy rate hike

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

State regulators approved Evergy’s plan to raise electric rates for customers in much of the state, including in Lawrence, by about $5 per month, but decrease rates for Kansas City customers.

Business October 4, 2023 - 10:39 am

Evergy, regulators near deal on Kansas electric rates

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector

Evergy is close to a deal with state regulators that would reduce electric rates in the Kansas City area and raise costs for the company’s other Kansas customers, including those in Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment September 12, 2023 - 8:00 pm

Lawrence rally calls for Evergy to close coal-fired plant

by Cuyler Dunn

More than 100 people lined all four street corners outside of Lawrence City Hall Tuesday to rally for clean energy usage and push Evergy to close their coal-fired power plant.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment September 8, 2023 - 1:38 pm

Lawrence activists to rally for clean energy, closure of coal-fired power plant

by Lawrence Times

Environmental activists plan to hold a peaceful demonstration to push for local climate action and for Evergy to close the coal-fired Lawrence Energy Center.

Environment September 1, 2023 - 5:10 pm

Long-awaited Evergy energy efficiency programs approved by Kansas regulators

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector

Kansas regulators approved a robust set of energy efficiency programs for Evergy customers after concerns the deal might fall apart.

State News August 30, 2023 - 10:40 am

Evergy’s proposed rate increases are too high, Kansas regulators announce

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

State regulators say a detailed financial audit shows Evergy’s proposed $218 million rate hikes are unjustified.

Environment August 11, 2023 - 9:26 am

Evergy requests first rate increase in five years. Rates outside Kansas City would jump 10%.

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector

Evergy’s request that Kansas customers pay another $218 million each year is a symptom of a system built without efficiency, an environmental advocate says.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 15, 2023 - 6:39 pm

Power still out for some in Lawrence following storms; severe weather possible Sunday

by Mackenzie Clark

More than 24 hours after storms wrecked numerous trees and power lines in Lawrence, some folks were still without electricity. Severe weather is possible again on Sunday.

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