Evergy aims to roll out energy efficiency programs for Kansas customers
Evergy is seeking to launch several new energy efficiency programs for its residential and business customers in Kansas, along with extending energy efficiency offerings in Missouri.
The proposals for Kansas customers were recently submitted to the Kansas Corporation Commission for consideration. They would provide Kansas customers with $42 million in anticipated net bill savings. They would also offer $13 million in enhanced assistance for low-income and rural customers and unlock community benefits through job creation, energy education and agency partnerships.
“As energy efficiency products and technologies continue to evolve, Evergy wants to provide energy solutions to help Kansas customers with their energy efficiency needs,” Chuck Caisley, Evergy senior vice president and chief customer officer, said. “We’ve been able to offer similar successful programs in Missouri and believe Kansas customers will embrace having choices that help them manage their energy costs.”
The implementation of these programs are subject to review and approval by the Kansas Corporation Commission. The company expects a decision by the summer 2022 with the programs anticipated to start in January 2023.
Evergy also is preparing to ask the Missouri Public Service Commission to extend the current package of energy efficiency programs for its Missouri customers.
Specifically, Evergy plans to ask to extend its 11 current programs with enhancements for one additional year through 2023. These programs include measures like home energy audits, programmable thermostats, rebates for efficient lighting and other efficiency upgrades. Through these initiatives, Evergy has helped save Missouri customers more than 1 billion kilowatt hours of electricity since 2013. The extension of these programs is expected to bring another $23 million of net benefits to Evergy’s Missouri customers.
“Customers want more ways to manage their energy and save money. The goal for our energy efficiency programs is to offer more innovative and personalized solutions that give customers more choices,” Caisley said. “We’re excited for the opportunity to provide our customers the latest in energy efficiency products and programs while continuing our role as a leader in customer programs within the utility industry.”
The extension requested in Missouri is subject to approval by the Missouri Public Service Commission. A decision is expected by spring 2022.
Evergy Inc., through its operating subsidiaries Kansas City Power & Light Co. and Westar Energy Inc., serves approximately 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri.
