Sierra Club sues federal agency over decision to fast-track new power projects
An environmental organization is challenging a federal decision that allows the Southwest Power Pool to fast-track applications to bring new utility generation online.
New Kansas rules set guidelines for data centers, big power users to protect smaller customers
New Kansas businesses with demanding electricity requirements will be subject to additional costs and restrictions after the Kansas Corporation Commission approved a large-load tariff Thursday morning.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sierra Club announces Lawrence City Commission candidate endorsements, shares Q&A answers
The Sierra Club Kansas Chapter has endorsed two Lawrence City Commission candidates and shared all candidates’ answers to questions regarding expansion of the city, development of the wetlands and more.
Jill Hummels/Kansas Reflector
Sierra Club report calls out Kansas utility Evergy for failing to meet climate goals
Big utility companies nationwide lost ground this year in their plans to meet minimum climate targets, and Kansas’ Evergy received an F for a “multi-year backslide” from renewable investments, a Sierra Club report said.
Kansas could get its second nuclear power plant — this time with a new, advanced design
A company cofounded by Bill Gates will explore building a reactor in Kansas. It would generate power without emissions, but environmental groups have concerns.
Evergy receives Missouri approval to build gas plants, solar farms after Kansas thumbs up
Missouri utility regulators on Thursday approved Evergy’s request to build three natural gas plants and two solar farms, freeing the company to move forward with infrastructure projects that will cost more than $2.75 billion.
Environmental advocate condemns Kansas lawmakers’ attitude toward plastics, lack of energy policy
In Lawrence, plastic grocery bags are scarce after a citywide ban on the product took effect Friday. But on the state level, Republican lawmakers have vowed to prevent similar bans from going into effect — an attitude one environmental advocate calls unfair.
Kansas organizations lobby to restrain use of eminent domain on solar, wind projects
A renewable energy pessimist urged a special legislative committee to build support for changing Kansas law to tip the scale in favor of property owners opposed to development of wind and solar generation projects and electricity transmission lines.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence rally calls for Evergy to close coal-fired plant
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
Lawrence activists to rally for clean energy, closure of coal-fired power plant
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.
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