Ensuring a Sensible Energy Policy
Energy is at the heart of the American economy and our national security, and it ensures that our quality of life continues to be the highest in the world.
- A balanced energy policy means recognizing the importance of meeting our energy needs and protecting the environment.
- Both Kansas and the United States are blessed with an abundance of fossil and renewable fuel sources. We must utilize our diverse mix of domestic resources to meet our growing energy demands in a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way.
- Kansas enjoys some of the most affordable electric rates in the country because we utilize domestic energy resources, including coal, nuclear, natural gas and wind, in the most economic and environmentally appropriate manner.
- By fairly and consistently applying existing, science-based state and federal rules and regulations, and by ensuring that careful thought and due process are part of developing new regulations, our government officials can support sound energy policies while protecting the environment.
- Sound science, the best available technology, and current environmental laws should be the basis of our state's energy strategy.