KCP&L wants to continue our pilot programs and make them permanent. However, there are a variety of opinions about the best way to proceed. Therefore, we are ending some of our pilot programs until we can work with parties to find a framework that provides benefits for all stakeholders.

 

These pilot programs allowed us to see the potential for energy efficiency and demand-response and understand their advantages and limitations. Now that we have reached the conclusion of the Comprehensive Energy Plan, it is time to discuss with all stakeholders, the best way to move forward with energy efficiency and demand response programs.

KCP&L is committed to energy efficiency.

KCP&L remains committed to energy efficiency and plans to offer these programs again when there is a framework in place that provides benefits for all stakeholders in the community.

As part of the Comprehensive Energy Plan, KCP&L offered a number of energy efficiency and demand-side management pilot programs to residential and business customers.  These pilot programs were successful and we have reached—and in many cases exceeded—commitment levels promised.

KCP&L was the first utility in both Kansas and Missouri to make a strong commitment to these types of programs and has led the way in terms of kilowatt hours saved as a result. These savings continue for the life of the energy-efficient investments, and will continue to benefit all KCP&L customers for years to come.

 

KCP&L's energy saving pilot programs have:

• Offset the need for more than 192 total megawatts of electricity generating capacity
• Created more than $50 million of local and national economic activity
• Created 60 jobs within the Kansas City metropolitan area
• Reduced CO₂ emissions equivalent to removing 20,488 cars from the road

KCP&L also has led the way in coalition building and support for legislation making these programs possible.

Important Dates

Key Dates for C&I Rebate Vendors

June 22, 2011	July 22, 2011
Advertising and promotion of the availability of the rebate to Kansas customers should stop.	Contractors will have to submit a project and apply for pre-approval by this date. All projects submitted or pre-approved within the grace period or before must be completed within the normal six-month window to be eligible for rebate. Projects completed after the six-month window will not receive a rebate.

    The above table is current as of 6/24/2011.

Key Dates for Cool Homes Contractors

June 22, 2011	July 7, 2011	July 22, 2011
Systems in Kansas may no longer be scheduled for testing or installation.	This is the last day for contractors to call in any existing system tests. Any existing system tests called in after this time will not be processed.	This is the last day to call in new installations performed in Kansas.
Advertising and promotion of the availability of the rebate to Kansas customers should stop.	If an existing system test is called in by July 7, 2011, you must install the replacement system (if any) and report it to Proctor Engineering Group (PEG) by July 22, 2011 to get paid. Any installations after this time will not be paid or processed.	Any qualifying system with a confirmation number must be installed and called in by this date to get paid.

    The above table is current as of 6/24/2011.

Key Dates for ENERGYSTAR® New Homes Builders and Raters

June 22, 2011	July 22, 2011	December 31, 2011
Wrap up any open jobs, and discontinue promotion of program.	Homes permitted by July 22, 2011 will be eligible for rebates. Homes permitted after this date will not be eligible for payment.	Homes that were permitted by July 22, 2011 have through this date to be built and rated. Homes that are built or rated after this date will not be eligible for payment.

    The above table is current as of 6/24/2011.