Kansas Housing launches statewide application for free weatherization services
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.
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 replacement of inefficient or dangerous furnaces
- Insulating walls, ceilings, and floors
- Lighting and ventilation upgrades
Eligibility for the Weatherization Assistance Program is based on household income. Applications are accepted year-round, and services are provided free of charge.
Learn more and apply!
The proclamation was signed alongside staff from KHRC, which administers the Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program, and Weatherization providers and partners:
- East Central Kansas Community Action Network (ECKAN);
- North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC);
- Northeast Kansas Community Action Partners (NEK-CAP); and
- Kansas Corporation Commission
Spread the word! Watch and share our new weatherization overview videos in English and Spanish to see how the process works.
Charging Up: Solar for All
KHRC is in the process of applying for Solar for All funding through the US EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). To help us build our proposal, we held webinars with potential partners and public stakeholders.
If KHRC is awarded Solar for All funding in 2024, we anticipate services to begin in mid-2025. The program would expand access to solar energy, serving low-income households and disadvantaged communities.
Share your input! We invite you to help us build a proposal and design a strong potential program by filling out our Solar for All Questionnaire.
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