The state's wind energy future remains promising despite Westar Energy's decision not to pursue any proposed projects for now, the governor's chief energy adviser said Tuesday.

Lee Allison, chief energy adviser to Governor Sebelius, said Westar had been signaling for several months that it wasn't going forward with wind development. Westar is the state's largest electric utility, with more than 649,000.

Westar sought plans from potential developers in February and received 17 proposals. Sixteen, submitted by 13 companies, were for wind power, while one plan involved tapping gases trapped in landfills for energy. Westar did not name the bidders.

None of the projects would have been in Westar's financial interest, the company said Monday.