Items Tagged with "Westar Energy"

Webinar: Knocking on the utilities' door – a closer look at green tariffs

As commercial and industrial companies increasingly commit to corporate sustainability goals, the executives responsible for energy and sustainability management are faced with a variety of alternatives for increasing their use of renewable energy. One of the most appealing choices is to continue to Read More...

Kansas utility proposes new tariff for C&I customers

In response to increasing demand from corporate customers, Westar Energy and Kansas Gas and Electric recently filed a proposal with Kansas regulators for a new renewable energy offering aimed at commercial and industrial customers. Utility Dive reported Nov. 20 that the utility's Direct Renewab Read More...

MGP commits to 100% wind power

MGP, a leading U.S. supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches, announced a major renewable energy initiative with the commitment to source 100% of their electricity needs from renewable wind power.According to a statement from MGP, the company signed a three-yea Read More...

Washburn U. signs 20-year wind PPA

Washburn University has signed a 20-year wind PPA with Westar Energy to purchase 4 MW of energy from a new 300 MW wind farm in northeast Kansas.A report by North American Windpower said the purchase will cover about 80% of the energy needs of the Washburn University and Washburn Tech campuses, both Read More...

Hormel closes in on 50% RE with VPPA

Hormel Foods Corporation has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for wind energy. Through this and other initiatives, the company will be supplied by almost 50% renewable wind power."As a leading corporate citizen in our industry, we are inspired by projects that minimize environmental Read More...