Topeka ? Gov. Mark Parkinson says legislation to make a western Kansas coal-fired power plant a reality will pass the Legislature.

Parkinson told reporters Wednesday that he expected overwhelming approval of his proposals to promote renewable energy.

The measures include requiring that all utilities generate 20 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and incentives for consumers to use wind- and solar-powered generators.

Construction of one Sunflower Electric Power Corp. plant outside Holcomb is contingent on the Legislature passing Parkinson’s proposal.

It’s all part of an agreement between Parkinson and Sunflower’s CEO. The Senate Utilities Committee planned to meet Wednesday afternoon to consider the deal.