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Ruling lets stand prohibition of wind farms in Wabaunsee County, Kan.
Author: Ireland, Michael
Wabaunsee County in Kansas prohibited large wind turbines (more than 100 kW or 120 feet total height) throughout the county. Landowners who wanted to lease their land for them sued. This is the final district court ruling, dismissing the landowners’ complaints. The county also limited small wind systems to one per 20 acres, and only on parcels of at least 20 acres. “The concept of public welfare is broad and inclusive. … The values it represents are spiritual as well . . .
More »Guidelines — before you sign a wind contract
Author: Nordling, Bernard
Speech given at the 55th annual meeting of the Southwest Kansas Royalty Owners Association – Attorney advises extreme caution when signing contracts with wind developers. Download original document: “Guidelines for landowners”
More »Stretching or Ignoring Facts and Making Unwarranted Assumptions When Attempting to Justify Wind Energy
Author: Schleede, Glenn
Attempts in Kansas to justify wind energy illustrate the challenge facing many government officials and illustrate the risks facing taxpayers and electric customers. Contents include: Key reasons why political leaders and regulators are facing problems when attempting to deal with wind energy Activities underway in Kansas illustrate the problems associated with attempts to force greater use of wind energy Facts about wind energy that are often ignored by federal, state and local officials when considering wind energy policies or facilities . . .
More »Misplaced State Government Faith in "Wind Energy" — Kansas
Author: Schleede, Glenn
A recent report by the “Kansas Energy Council” illustrates how government officials in many state capitals and in Washington create bad government policy by relying on misinformation, bowing to lobbyists, and failing to look at the true costs and benefits of their proposed actions and recommendations … Download original document: “Misplaced State Government Faith in ‘Wind Energy’ – Kansas”
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