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Environment October 23, 2023 - 3:49 pm

Kansas organizations lobby to restrain use of eminent domain on solar, wind projects

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

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
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/The Lawrence Times
Education September 10, 2023 - 2:42 pm

Lawrence school board to vote on budget with mill levy increase, consider solar energy proposal

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will vote on the district’s final 2023-24 budget, which would increase property taxes, and hear a proposal for a solar energy project.

Environment June 20, 2023 - 3:24 pm

Douglas County Commission to consider permits for testing in West Gardner Solar project

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider approving permits for NextEra Energy Resources to conduct testing related to the West Gardner Solar project.

Education May 7, 2023 - 12:09 pm

Lawrence school board to explore potential for solar energy use, hear equity update

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence school board members on Monday will meet early to learn about adopting solar energy technology. They will also hear an equity update report on chronic absenteeism, behavioral issues and academic achievement among students.

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