WIND

The state has three large operating wind farms, and 16 more are proposed. Wind energy has the potential to meet 10 percent of the state's electricity needs in the next decade.

CONSERVATION

A state task force is looking for ways to save gasoline by promoting van pooling and reducing idling time for trucks. On average, Kansans drive 10,644 miles per person annually, more than the national average of 9,954 miles.

ETHANOL

Kansas has eight operating ethanol plants and five under construction, up from only three plants in 2004. Three more plants are being planned, but the rising cost of corn could slow ethanol's growth.

NUCLEAR

Nuclear power accounts for about 9 percent of the energy consumed in Kansas. Despite Bush's push for more nuclear power, Westar Energy, which owns part of Kansas' only nuclear plant, says it has no plans to build another because of cost.

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