Westar to add 369MW of Kansas wind by 2013

Westar Energy, the largest investor-owned electricity utility in Kansas, plans to add 369MW of wind energy to its renewables portfolio by the end of 2012. The utility has filed for regulatory approval with the Kansas Corporation Commission for two proposed long-term power-purchase agreements. They are contingent on final negotiations and respective board approvals.



FORT WORTH: The first is for 201MW from the Post Rock wind farm, which is to be developed by Wind Capital Group, and the other is with Duke Energy Generation Services (DEGS), for about 168MW from the Ironwood project. Both are located in Kansas.

"With these agreements, Westar furthers its commitment to Kansas wind energy and continues as a national leader among utilities in regard to renewable energy per capita," says Westar chief executive Bill Moore.

Governor-elect Sam Brownback, a Republican, says he will support wind development. "Kansas wind is an Log in to read complete article.

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