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2021 Community Wind Workshops
July 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CDT
Wind Energy is an economic driver in Kansas. Currently, over 40% of our power is generated from wind energy, and there is a lot of potential for growth. Climate + Energy Project welcomes community members to hear from Kansas subject matter experts and landowners on common misconceptions related to wind energy. You’ll also have an opportunity to debrief with your neighbors about what this means for your community and get all your questions answered. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the impact of wind development, as well as ideas on how to talk to members in your community about wind energy. We encourage you to sign up for the location that is closest to you, but are welcome to attend any of the meetings that work for your schedule:
PAST WORKSHOP RECORDINGS
Join Dorothy Barnett and Josh Svaty as we kick off this summer long workshop series with an overview of the wind energy economy in Kansas. Currently, over 40% of our power is generated from wind energy. How did we get here? Where do we go from here? Dorothy and Josh will reflect on the history and the role they’ve played in growing the wind energy economy in Kansas and discuss what lies ahead for the state. They will also touch on the remainder of the workshops, which will include property values, health and safety, wildlife, and more.
Wind Energy brings many opportunities to local communities. Join two economic development professionals, Randi Tveitaraas-Jack and Joann Knight, to learn about these benefits in more detail. Randi will be providing a deeper overview of the economic development impacts of Wind Energy in Kansas, and Joann will be discussing how her community has been impacted by wind development. Together, Randi and Joann will discuss the various components of community benefits from wind development, including local jobs, increased support for local businesses, and support for local schools.
Join Amanda Miller and Pete Ferrell to discuss issues around health and safety for wind development. Amanda will provide overview of health & safety from her professional experience at Olsson, working with renewable energy clients throughout the continental U.S. Pete will join Amanda in this discussion and add his perspective as the initiator of and primary landholding member in the development of the Elk River Wind Farm constructed on the Ferrell Ranch in 2005.
Mike Busch will be presenting his research study: Wind Power Effects on Residential Property Values. He will be joined by Mary Fund, to add her perspective as a landowner with wind turbines.
Zac Eddy, with the Kansas Department of Parks, Wildlife, & Tourism, will share information about wind development and wildlife. He will be joined by Pete Ferrell to add his perspective as a landowner with wind turbines.