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The following news clips highlight Kansas involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.

November 4, 2009

DOE Delivers $38 Million to Four States for Clean Energy

DOE has granted more than $38 million in Recovery Act funds to Alaska, Kansas, Utah, and West Virginia to support each state's energy efficiency priorities. The awards are part of DOE's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. More

October 14, 2009

USDA Loans $17.4 Million for Greensburg, Kansas, to Run on Wind Power

In a move to help a tornado-ravaged city rebuild using green energy, the USDA is loaning money to launch the Greensburg Wind Farm, which will help Greensburg, Kansas, draw on 100% renewable energy for its power needs. More

July 1, 2009

DOE Awards $454 Million for Clean Energy in 18 States

The states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington. and West Virginia have received $454 million in Recovery Act funds through DOE's State Energy Program. More

April 7, 2009

Kansas Governor Signs Bill to Attract Renewable Energy Jobs

To help attract new renewable energy jobs and businesses, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius has signed legislation to modify the Kansas Economic Revitalization and Reinvestment Act. More

October 20, 2008

National Governors Association, General Motors, and 10 States to Develop Ethanol Infrastructure

The National Governors Association has announced it has brokered partnerships between General Motors Corporation and 10 states to enhance access to E85. The partnerships will work to select the best pump locations and advance development and usage of the states' E85 infrastructure. More

May 2, 2008

DOE Helps Greensburg, Kansas, Rebuild as a Wind-Powered City

The very wind that devastated Greensburg, Kansas, a year ago will soon provide the city with much of its electricity. With help from DOE, the city is now an example of energy efficient building and city-owned wind power. More

January 8, 2008

Kansas Forms Wind Working Group

The Sunflower State wants to spread the word about its wind energy potential. On January 7 Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Lieutenant Governor Mark Parkinson announced the formation of the Kansas Wind Working Group, which will be supported, in part, by the Kansas Corporation Commission. The group will educate stakeholders on wind energy markets, technologies, economics, policies, prospects, and other issues. More

December 14, 2007

Four Governors Promote Clean Energy Initiative, Release Report

The governors of Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, and Montana met at a summit in the Sunshine State this week to advocate a National Governors Association initiative, which is designed to motivate U.S. governors to embrace "clean energy" policies and raise awareness of how individuals can help solve the nation's energy challenges. More

November 15, 2007

Midwest States and Manitoba Sign Agreements to Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Promote Energy Efficiency and Renewables

Nine Midwestern states and the Canadian province of Manitoba signed an agreement to promote energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, 11 Midwestern states have adopted a platform that establishes other regional goals to promote energy efficiency, biobased products, renewable sources for electricity, and carbon capture and storage. The actions took place during the Midwestern Governors Association Energy Security and Climate Change Summit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More

June 25, 2007

Kansas Passes Renewable Fuels Standard

Kansas corn and sorghum growers are expected to benefit from the state's new renewable fuels standard that rewards fuel retailers who meet or even come close to an ethanol sales target. More

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