Mo. utilities look to Kansas wind to comply with carbon proposal
For some Missouri utilities, compliance with proposed rules intended to curb carbon dioxide emissions may depend on Kansas.
Empire District Electric Co., which serves Joplin and other areas in southwest Missouri, and Kansas City Power and Light say Kansas wind turbines could play a big role in meeting emission targets proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Each utility has generation and customers in each state.
Representatives from both utilities said Monday at an industry gathering in Jefferson City that stakes they own in Kansas wind farms are part of early strategies to comply with the proposed rules.
But that assumes Kansas and Missouri are able — and willing to — work together.
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