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Westar launches new program to sell wind energy to commercial customers

Westar Energy is about to launch a new program that will allow large commercial customers to lock in a portion of their electric rates for up to 20 years if they agree to purchase energy from a soon-to-be developed wind farm in Nemaha County, northeast of Manhattan. The Kansas Corporation Commission approved the plan, which … Continue reading Westar launches new program to sell wind energy to commercial customers

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Westar completes 280 MW Western Plains wind farm in Kansas

Westar Energy has completed the 280MW Western Plains wind farm in Kansas. The project, which is located near Spearville in Ford county, features 122 Siemens SWT-2.3-108 wind turbines. Westar will own and operate the wind farm, which was developed by Infinity Wind and built by Mortenson Construction. About 200 temporary jobs were created during construction … Continue reading Westar completes 280 MW Western Plains wind farm in Kansas

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Westar plans to buy wind power from new wind farm in Kansas

Westar Energy says it plans to buy energy from a new wind farm to be built in Pratt County. The utility company announced Tuesday that it will buy the wind energy from a 200-megawatt wind farm built for it by an affiliate of NextEra Energy Resources.   The Ninnescah wind farm is expected to be … Continue reading Westar plans to buy wind power from new wind farm in Kansas

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