Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) staff and and community partners in proclaiming October Energy Action Month and October 30 Weatherization Day in Kansas. Energy Action Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the statewide Weatherization Assistance Program and encourage Kansans to reduce energy usage and save on utility bills as cold weather approaches.
From left: Francesca Tafanelli, KHRC; Jeanette Spurgin, KHRC; Linda Wood, East Central Kansas Community Action Network (ECKAN); Jennifer Bourquin, KHRC; Andrew Sivils, Northeast Kansas Community Action Partners (NEK-CAP); Jeanette Collier, NEK-CAP; Tyler Wilson, KHRC.
Eligibility for the Weatherization Assistance program is based on household income relative to federal low-income guidelines. Applications are accepted year-round. Learn more and apply.
Weatherization reduces utility costs by improving energy efficiency while ensuring health and safety. Services are customized for each individual residence but may include:
- Weather stripping
- Caulking around doors and windows and other air leaks
- Repair or replace inefficient or dangerous furnaces
- Adding insulation to walls, ceilings, and floors
- Lighting and ventilation upgrades
Spread the word! Watch and share KHRC’s weatherization overview videos in English and Spanish to see how the process works.
For more information on Energy Awareness or the Weatherization Program in Kansas please contact Tyler Wilson, KHRC Weatherization Program Manager at 785-940-4189.Weatherization services are installed free-of-charge for qualifying low-income homeowners and renters.
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Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is a self-supporting, nonprofit, public corporation committed to helping Kansans access the safe, affordable housing they need and the dignity they deserve. KHRC serves as the state’s housing finance agency (HFA), administering essential housing and community programs to serve Kansans.
