Monday, November 21, 2011 Sunflower Employee’s Photos Selected for Display at CFC Headquarters
In September 2011 the National Rural Utility Cooperative Finance Council (CFC) opened its ne... click for more
Wednesday, September 07, 2011 Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Announces Wind Energy Contract
Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Announces Wind Energy Contract Power Purchase Agreement with... click for more
Tuesday, August 09, 2011 Earl Watkins, Sunflower Electric CEO and President, on the Holcomb Expansion Project
In light of recent media coverage about the Holcomb Expansion Project, I feel compelled to explain s... click for more
Friday, July 29, 2011 Video: Congressman Huelskamp discusses the impact of Environmental Protection Agency regulations on the Holcomb Expansion Project
Click the link below to watch Congressman Huelskamp discuss the impact of ... click for more
Thursday, July 14, 2011 Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Selects New CEO
Stuart Lowry to replace Earl Watkins Hays, Kan.—July 14, 2011—Sunflower Elect... click for more
Friday, January 14, 2011 Sunflower's Response to Appeal of Holcomb Expansion Project Air Permit
“The appeal does not come as a surprise. However, we are confident that the permit will withst... click for more
Thursday, December 16, 2010 Air Permit Issued for Holcomb Expansion Project
Sunflower Receives Air Permit for Holcomb Expansion Project 895-megawatt unit will provide ... click for more
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Economic Study Outlines Benefits of Holcomb Expansion Project
A report conducted by economists from Kansas State University and commissioned by the American Coali... click for more
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 District Court rules in favor of Sunflower
On Sept. 15, the District Court of Shawnee, Kan., Div. 12, granted a motion by Holcomb Com... click for more
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 Sunflower Notified of Problem with Modeling Software
Ambient Air Quality Modeling to be Resubmitted Hays, Kan.—July 30, 2010— Sunflower Elec... click for more
Thursday, July 01, 2010 Click here to access the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's information on the draft air quality construction permit for the Holcomb Expansion Project
Kansas Department of Health and Environment ... click for more
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Sunflower receives draft air permit for Holcomb Expansion Project
Process continues for 895-megawatt unit Hays, Kan.—June 30, 2010— Sunflower Electric Po... click for more
Thursday, June 03, 2010 Sunflower to host two Holcomb expansion project open houses
Hays, Kan.—June 3,2010— Sunflower Electric Power Corp. will host two open houses for the... click for more
Thursday, April 29, 2010 Small explosion occurs at Holcomb Station
Fire in crusher house contained quickly Hays, Kan.—April 28, 2010—An explosion ... click for more
Thursday, July 30, 2009 KCC Approves Phase II Agreement between ITC and Prairie Wind
Topeka, KS- At a hearing today, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) approved a Stipulation and A... click for more
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Sunflower Announces Organizational Changes
Hays, Kan.—July 22, 2009—Sunflower Electric Power Corporation has announced organization... click for more
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 KCC approves ITC Great Plains transmission line. Project to bring economic benefits to Sunflower Electric service territory
ITC Great Plains to build new line between Spearville and Hays Topeka, KS- The Kansas Corporation C... click for more
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 ITC Great Plains reaches an agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ITC Great Plains reaches agre... click for more
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Parkinson Signs Energy Bill
Gov. Mark Parkinson signed a renewable energy bill Friday that he had demanded from legislators as p... click for more
Tuesday, May 05, 2009 ACCCE Statement on Coal-Based Power Plant Expansion in Kansas
ALEXANDRIA, Va., - This afternoon in a press conference, Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson and Sunflower El... click for more
Monday, May 04, 2009 Sunflower Electric and Gov. Parkinson Compromise on Holcomb Expansion
Hays, Kan.—May 4, 2009—Sunflower Electric Power Corporation President and CEO Earl Watki... click for more
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Climate Change
"Few challenges facing America and the world are more urgent than combating climate change.The ... click for more
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 "With all due respect Mr. President, that is not true." Click to view the full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal concerning climate change.
The CATO Institute refutes President Barak Obama's controversial statement about climate change. Cli... click for more
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Congressman Critical of Governors Coal Plant Veto
The Congressman who represents the area that would be home to two proposed coal-fired power ... click for more
Friday, April 10, 2009 Tri-State forced to evaluate long-term resource plan, remains committed to Holcomb Expansion Project
Hays, KS—April 10—One of Sunflower’s partners in the Holcomb Expansi... click for more
Thursday, March 26, 2009 Kansas Chamber of Commerce Releases Survey Results
Topeka, Kan.—March 25, 2009—The Kansas Chamber of Commerce held a news conference at 1 p... click for more
Thursday, March 26, 2009 Why Should I Support the Comprehensive Energy Bill?
Comprehensive Energy Bill Q & A Why should I support the House Comprehensive ... click for more
Thursday, March 12, 2009 Tiahrt Calls on Parkinson to Prepare for Holcomb Power Plants
Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-Goddard) today sent the following letter to Lt. Gov. Mark Parkins... click for more
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Regulatory certainty in the state of Kansas
Regulatory certainty in the state of Kansas John Schlageck – Kansas Farm Bureau The... click for more
Thursday, February 12, 2009 Kansas Needs More Base Load Power to Meet Rising Energy Demands
Kansas Needs More Base Load Power to Meet Rising Energy Demands Gov. Sebelius continues to ... click for more
Monday, January 26, 2009 Sunflower Electric Launches New Website
Sunflower Electric Launches New Website Online tools estimate energy savings Hays, Kan.—Ja... click for more
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Central & Western Kansas Building & Construction Trades Council and Sunflower Electric Sign MOU
Holcomb Expansion Project will put Kansans to work Hays, Kan.—Jan. 14, 2009—Sunflower E... click for more
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Holcomb Expansion Project
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation and the Central and Western Kansas Building and Construction Tr... click for more
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