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These news and opinion items are gathered by National Wind Watch in its noncommercial educational effort to help keep readers informed about developments related to industrial wind energy. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Wind Watch. They are the products of and owned by the organizations or individuals noted and are shared here according to “fair use” and “fair dealing” provisions of copyright law.


September 15, 2022 • KansasPrint storyE-mail story

Windfarm proposal heads to Harvey County Commission

Harvey County Commissioners will soon have the final say in a proposed renewable energy project that would include wind turbines. A planning and zoning board signed off on the plan during a lengthy meeting Wednesday night. While the county commission could consider the proposal next month, some Harvey County residents strongly oppose the development. The Kansas wind blows through the Umholtz Farmstead located north of Burrton, but the family worries tall wind turbines may soon change their view. “It felt . . . Complete story »


September 15, 2022 • Kansas, Print storyE-mail story

Trailer transporting part of windmill overturns

A trailer hauling a large part of a wind turbine overturned just east of Leonardville on Highway 24 Monday afternoon. According to Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner, the truck and trailer was hauling a windmill nacelle, which is part of the housing at the top of the turbine. As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, that stretch of US-24 remained closed in both directions. The cause of the crash is under investigation. It is unclear how long the road will be . . . Complete story »


September 15, 2022 • KansasPrint storyE-mail story

Wind turbines a concern for some in Harvey County

The Harvey County Regional Planning Commission is set to review and approve the criteria for a commercial renewable energy project, which includes building wind turbines to zoned areas. Some people who live in the county are not happy about the wind turbines. “I could list you a lot of things that are concerns that people aren’t aware of,” Kenneth Umholtz, who lives on a farm in Harvey County, said. Kenneth and Eileen Umholtz have lived on their property for 55 . . . Complete story »


September 13, 2022 • KansasPrint storyE-mail story

Resistance to wind turbines grows as meeting looms

One by one nearly a dozen Harvey County residents approached the Harvey County Commission last week to speak out – nearly all asking the commission to bring back a tabled resolution that would put a moratorium on wind farms. “Please pass a moratorium to take the time needed to ensure a wise decision is made in regard to wind turbines in Harvey County,” said Judy Welfelt of Newton. “It would be irresponsible and very likely could be tragic.” Many who . . . Complete story »


September 6, 2022 • Kansas, Print storyE-mail story

Wind turbines a concern for some in Harvey County

The Harvey County regional planning commission is set to review and approve criteria for a commercial renewable energy project. The project is trying to bring renewable energy to the county, which includes building wind turbines to zoned areas. For some people living in the county, they say they’re not happy about the wind turbines. “I could list you a lot of things that are concerns that people aren’t aware of,” Kenneth Umholtz, who lives on a farm in Harvey County, . . . Complete story »


September 1, 2022 • KansasPrint storyE-mail story

Appeals court rules against NextEra Energy in a lawsuit against Reno County over wind farm

The state’s appellate court has upheld a finding that petitions by opponents of a large commercial wind farm in the southeast quadrant of Reno County were legally sufficient to force a unanimous County Commission vote on a permit for the proposed development. The ruling against Pretty Prairie Wind LLC, a subsidiary that NextEra Energy created to develop the project, came more than two years after the Florida-based multinational corporation appealed a ruling by now-retired Reno County District Judge Tim Chambers. . . . Complete story »


August 17, 2022 • KansasPrint storyE-mail story

NextEra lawyer says 2,000-foot setback would kill project

NextEra Energy’s stated plan to develop wind energy in Harvey County continues to spark widespread interest among… *** Online content is available with a paid subscription. Complete story »


August 5, 2022 • KansasPrint storyE-mail story

County Commissioners approve wind energy regulations

When they met this week, Leavenworth County commissioners approved wind energy regulations. Commissioners approved a resolution Wednesday to amend county zoning and subdivision regulations in order to enact regulations for “wind energy conversion systems.” Krystal Voth, director of the Leavenworth County Planningand Zoning Department, said the new regulations are in line with conversations commissioners previously had regarding wind energy. Commissioner Mike Stieben said he wants to prevent wind farms with large towers from being established in the county. “My main . . . Complete story »


July 21, 2022 • KansasPrint storyE-mail story

County eyes temporary moratorium of wind farms

During a discussion of county “Commercial Renewable Energy” regulations and special use permits, county commissioner Chip Westfall [made] an unexpected suggestion: a total moratorium of wind energy permits for a limited time. “We are so deep into this, and we are only three to four months out, do we need to extend our moratorium to include nonissue of a permit for any tower until everything is locked down?” Westfall asked. Currently resolution 2019-19 creates a moratorium for turbines being placed . . . Complete story »


July 21, 2022 • KansasPrint storyE-mail story

Neosho Ridge Wind turbines operating again in county

After not operating for about four months, wind turbines are turning again in Neosho County, though not at full capacity, Two transformers malfunctioned in March, leaving the 139 turbines in the Neosho Ridge Wind complex idle. Liberty Utilities Senior Manager of Communications and Marketing Kelli Price said the transformers that failed are still at the manufacturer for evaluation. “The cause of the failure is still under review, and we do not yet have a specific timeframe for when any repairs . . . Complete story »


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