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HUTCHINSON–Kansas is ripe with potential for promoting energy efficiency. In a recently released report conducted by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) out of 51 states Kansas ranks #48 (4th to last place). Thanks in part to Kansas City Power & Light’s investments in energy efficiency programs, Missouri ranks among the most improved states moving from spot 44 in 2015 to spot 32 in 2016.

KCP&L’s energy efficiency programs include education for consumers on how to use less energy, rebates and incentives for customers who invest in energy efficiency upgrades, and programs for low-income residential customers. These proposed programs for Kansas originate from KCP&L’s successful experience implementing them in Missouri.

“We feel the programs proposed by KCP&L, which will bring more energy efficiency programs to our state, are an important opportunity for Kansas to join other states who are making energy efficiency a priority,” Climate and Energy Project Executive Director Dorothy Barnett said in a news release.

The Kansas Corporation Commission has opened a docket to consider the proposed energy efficiency programs for Kansas customers. The hearing date for the docket is currently being postponed till March 2017.

“This is good news as it allows us more time to submit public comments,” Barnett said.

“We have made submitting public comments to the Kansas Corporation Commission as streamlined as possible by updating our webpage with key points that can be worked into a letter and have a sample template that can be used. We can also collect comments on your behalf from this webpage (www.tinyurl.com/KCPLEE).

“We hope Kansans will take time to consider sharing your comments with the Kansas Corporation Commission,” she added.