The Kansas Legislature is considering energy bills that will have an effect on your energy future. Regardless of where you live in the state or from whom you receive your electric supply, the legislation being considered will impact baseload energy supply, that portion of your electric supply that is relied upon 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The legislation arises out of the denial by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment of an air permit for the expansion of a generating station of Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, a Kansas electric cooperative, in Holcomb. Senate Sub. for HB 2412 would enact the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.

Bill Update                   Bill Brief                   S. Sub. for HB 2412                   Legislators Voting No                     

We Must Have Economic Growth in Kansas

• Electricity is a vital component to economic growth in Kansas.

• The Project brings a $3.6 billion investment and $750 million to Kansas electric ratepayers from out-of-state sources.

• Job opportunities from new generation in western Kansas top 2,400 during construction and more than 485 long-term jobs from the new power plants and bioenergy center.

We Must Have Sound Energy Policies in Kansas

• Sound energy policies protect our environment and public health.

• Sound energy policies provide for energy security through a diversified generation mix.

• Sound energy policies maintain low-cost electric rates and assure reliable electricity.

We Must Have Regulatory Certainty in Kansas

• Regulatory certainty promotes a climate of economic prosperity.

• Businesses depend on clear rules for expansion and investment decisions.

• The professional staff at KDHE recommended approval of Holcomb Expansion permit because the application complied with all known laws, rules and regulations, but it was still denied.

• The Project’s state-of-the-art technologies enable it to meet all environmental regulations in place to protect public health and the environment.

We Must Have Low-Cost, Reliable Power for ALL Kansans

• Our most fragile citizens must be able to afford their electric bill.

• Demand for power is growing rapidly in Kansas.

• We need new baseload generation to replace the aging Kansas fleet.

• Baseload, intermittent, peaking and renewable resources are ALL needed to effectively serve electric needs in Kansas.

BOTTOM LINE:

Support for this legislation is essential because without sound energy policies, regulatory certainty, and economic growth, Kansans are unnecessarily prohibited from enjoying the potential benefits of a growing economy.

Send an email of thanks to your Legislator who voted in favor of a sound energy policy, regulatory certainty, and reliable power supply for Kansas.    (Find Your Legislator)

Representatives who voted in favor of S. Sub for HB 2412 on May 7, 2008

Senators who voted in favor of S. Sub for HB 2412 on May 7, 2008