Westar Launches Kansas' Largest Wind Energy Program

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http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/AQM209A01102007-1.htm

Westar Launches Kansas' Largest Wind Energy Program

October 01, 2007: 04:56 PM EST

TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Westar Energy, Inc. today announced that it has reached tentative agreements with developers who will build three wind farms in Kansas totaling approximately 300 megawatts (MW). All are expected to be producing energy by the end of next year. The agreements represent more than a half-billion dollar commitment to wind power in the state and will make Westar's wind energy program the largest in Kansas. In addition, Westar has indicated it will seek an additional 200 MW to be available by year end 2010. Westar also filed with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) a request for predetermination of the ratemaking principles associated with these investments. The agreements with the developers are contingent upon receiving satisfactory regulatory pre-approval. The company has asked the KCC to issue its order by Dec. 31, 2007. If approved, the approximately 300 MW of wind generation is expected to begin operation in late 2008.

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[DURHAM D]

1. Thanks for posting.

I have been wandering for years why this was not a big business in Kansas.

Note: The wind is why I moved away.

[DURHAM D]

2. And apparently also why I can not spell. n/t