American Energy Executive Supports Kansas Energy and Environmental Policy Advisory Group

July 23, 2008 – Mike Granstaff, vice president of risk management and greenhouse gas services, has been appointed to serve on the Residential, Commercial and Industrial (RCI) Technical Work Group in support of the Kansas Energy and Environmental Policy Advisory Group (KEEP). 

With federal regulation of greenhouse gases on the horizon, Governor Kathleen Sebelius is taking a proactive step to bring together business leaders, energy experts and scientists to recommend ways Kansas can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.  As a result, Governor Sebelius signed Executive Order 08-03, which establishes the Kansas Energy and Environmental Policy Advisory Group (KEEP).  

In her State of the State Address this past January, Sebelius discussed the need for Kansas to join 36 other states in developing a state plan to deal with climate change. The Energy and Environmental Advisory Group will develop recommendations to the governor involving opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as a recommended timetable for implementation.  Other issues to be examined by this group include a study of the impact electrical production has on community economic development and opportunities to diversify Kansas’ energy portfolio.

About Kansas Energy and Environmental Policy Advisory Group (KEEP) and RCI
The advisory group will explore opportunities in all sectors of the Kansas economy to accomplish the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while continuing to take advantage of the economic prosperity provided by job growth throughout Kansas.  The RCI Technical Work Group will have further input into the process by reviewing technical documents, developing and reviewing proposed policy actions and recommendations, and providing feedback on priorities.

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