Gov. Mark Parkinson unveiled a secret agreement Monday to break a political stalemate over construction of a coal-fired utility plant at Holcomb and to advance renewable energy policy for the entire state.I have to admit I am impressed. This has the makings of a good compromise, since nobody is completely happy with the result, but all can live with it. I am happy for my friends in Southwest Kansas who will see a boost to their economy from this plant.
The Democratic governor, on the job for one week, joined the top executive at Sunflower Electric Power Corp., of Hays, to outline a deal guaranteeing state permits for a single, 895-megawatt coal-fired power unit. The company must give up on building two units producing 1,400 megawatts of electricity.
Here’s a catch: Republican leaders in the Legislature must pass an array of energy policy changes advocated by environmentalists.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
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