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Kansas is a national leader in harnessing the power of wind energy. Not only is the Sunflower State at the center of the contiguous U.S., but with common-sense federal and state policies, Kansas can continue to be at the center of renewable energy development, enhancing our communities and businesses for generations.
Kansas ranks#2 for percentage of wind energy generation
Wind directly creates more than 5,000 jobs in Kansas
Wind projects in Kansas generate$29 million in annual revenue for state and local governments
Wind produces enough energy to power nearly 2 million homes in Kansas
Wind is the #1 energy source in the state
Wind supports farmers and landowners with $36 million in annual land lease payments
Companies across the country are investing in wind energy to power their businesses and have established themselves as a major demand driver for wind power. Last year set a record for corporate purchasing as companies entered agreements to procure over 4.4 gigawatts of wind energy. AWEA’s new Wind Powers American Business report provides a detailed look at corporate procurement of wind energy in the U.S.
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Kansas now ranks fourth in the nation for wind energy with over 6,000 MW of operating capacity representing $11.4 billion in capital investment. In 2019, Kansas generated 41% of its electricity from wind power, ranking second in the nation for wind energy as a share of total electricity generation.
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Communities across the country, particularly those in rural areas, currently face a barrage of challenges as they seek to build vibrant local economies. Attracting and retaining young people, adequately funding schools, and providing essential services have all proved difficult in recent years. And that was before the COVID-19-induced recession added another layer of uncertainty. However, some communities are overcoming these obstacles better than others — those hosting wind projects.
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Topeka, KS – This week marks American Wind Week, an annual celebration of wind energy’s leading role in powering our country and the many ways wind is helping build the future.
An analysis released this month by a nonprofit environmental group with global reach identified Kansas as a promising place in the United States to develop wind energy without destroying natural habitats unique to the Great Plains.
CLARK COUNTY — Enel Green Power started construction on the 199-Megawatt expansion of the Cimarron Bend wind farm, on June 18.
More companies across the U.S. are choosing to buy wind energy and are choosing Kansas wind to power their organizations, according to a recent report from American Wind Energy Association. Kansas is the third largest state for wind energy capacity.
Governor Laura Kelly says Enel Green Power has started construction on a new 199 MW addition to the Cimarron Bend wind farm in Clark County.