In July 2018, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) passed the Direct Renewable Participation Service (DRPS) tariff which enabled large commercial and industrial customers to access wind energy at lower rates than the utility’s current offerings. This has helped to fuel a surge in wind energy production in the state, allowing Textron Aviation to announce a multi-year agreement with Evergy, Inc. to meet nearly all of its electricity needs at the company’s facilities located in Wichita and Independence, Kansas, by utilizing renewable wind energy.
Textron Aviation to Power Facilities With Wind Energy
Key Takeaways:
- The Kansas Corporation Commission's (KCC) DRPS tariff enabled Textron Aviation to partner with Evergy, sourcing 55 MW of wind energy to power nearly all its Kansas facilities.
- This agreement helps Textron Aviation meet its sustainability goals, significantly offset its carbon footprint, and achieve approximately 22% savings on fuel factor costs.
- The wind energy will come from the new 300-MW Soldier Creek Wind Farm, which is projected to create jobs and provide substantial economic benefits to Nemaha County.
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