U.S. Utility Westar Marks 25 Million Megawatt Hours of Wind Energy

Westar Energy wind farms marked 25 million megawatt hours of wind electricity production on Sunday, as American Wind Week got under way. That’s enough electricity to power Topeka for 25 years or Wichita for nine.

“Kansas wind energy benefits Westar customers and Kansas communities while keeping our air clean. Ten years ago Westar Energy committed to three wind farms to gain practical experience,” said John Bridson, vice president, generation services. “Today with 10 wind farms, we are a wind energy leader in Kansas and the nation meeting about a third of our customers’ needs with wind. Kansas’ wind energy is a competitively priced electricity source for Westar customers and brings jobs and investment to rural Kansas... ... More: Official Press Release Westar

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