HAYS, Kan. (AP) A plan to build two wind turbines to supply energy to Fort Hays State University is closer to reality.
The Ellis County planning and zoning commission on Wednesday approved a conditional-use permit for two 2.1-megawatt wind turbines on private land near the university. The turbines would use underground cables to provide electricity to the university.
The commission’s approval hinges on the developer providing insurance certification and a final transportation plan. The Ellis County Commission would make the final decision.
The Hays Daily News reports the turbines are part of a long-term plan by Fort Hays State to own and operate its own power plant.
The university says the project could save $367,000 a year in energy costs.
