Kansas is one of four states arguing rules with #solar that could have lasting #utility implications for the country.
@KansasCorpComm regulators and grilled @evergypower about their sustainability plan. Key takeaways (
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@kansasdotcom @Report4America https://www.kansas.com/news/business/article247601715.html
@KansasCorpComm regulators and grilled @evergypower about their sustainability plan. Key takeaways (

@kansasdotcom @Report4America https://www.kansas.com/news/business/article247601715.html
The utility has proposed a nearly $9 billion dollar plan, in both Kansas and Missouri that will reduce their operating costs by 25%.
Advocates are concerned that in Kansas, @evergypower will only increase their reliance on #renewableenergy by 5%.
#ksleg #moleg
Advocates are concerned that in Kansas, @evergypower will only increase their reliance on #renewableenergy by 5%.
#ksleg #moleg
@evergypower
said the plan would allow them to cut #CO2emissions, a major greenhouse gas that contributes to #climatechange, by 85% by 2030.
But this is not in line with President-elect @JoeBiden's promises.
said the plan would allow them to cut #CO2emissions, a major greenhouse gas that contributes to #climatechange, by 85% by 2030.
But this is not in line with President-elect @JoeBiden's promises.
Evergy was also chided for being too "casual" when talking about how their plan would effect #Kansaselectricrates.
The committee also questioned if the plan was the result of Elliott Management Corp, an investor that asked Evergy earlier this to expand their renewables or sell.
The committee also questioned if the plan was the result of Elliott Management Corp, an investor that asked Evergy earlier this to expand their renewables or sell.
Read more for context about this hearing and stay tuned for more reporting. There will be another hearing later in December. https://www.kansas.com/news/business/article247601715.html
And great news for #FirstAmendment advocates, for the first time ever, these hearings are open to the public thanks to the Kansas Industrial Consumers Group, @SierraClubKS and @CEPheartland.