KC energy firm to adopt program to help low income with energy efficiency

Kansas City’s Evergy is under orders from Missouri regulators to run a one year $15 million pilot program using a “Pay as You Save” concept.

The new program will not require borrowing, upfront payments or credit checks. The program is expected to help put energy conservation within reach of renters and people with low incomes — groups that traditionally have not had easy access to home improvements aimed at reducing energy use, according to a report by Energy News Network.

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