KANSAS STATE INCENTIVES

Evergy provides incentives for lighting upgrades in commercial properties, including multifamily buildings. The program offers rebates for energy-efficient lighting and controls, such as LED retrofits and occupancy sensors. For projects with anticipated incentives of $15,000 or less, customers can apply after installation. For larger projects, pre-approval is required. To participate, property owners can contact Evergy at 866-847-5228 or visit their Lighting and Controls Incentive page

Evergy and Spire co-deliver the Income-Eligible Multi-Family (IEMF) program, offering both custom and direct install incentives to eligible multifamily properties. The program provides energy savings through incentives, installation measures, and rebates. To get started, property owners can download the application or call 816-772-1001. Program terms and conditions are available in the application. For more information, visit the Income-Eligible Multi-Family page

Under the federal Inflation Reduction Act, Kansas is developing two rebate programs to assist with energy efficiency upgrades:

• Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole-House Rebate Program: Provides rebates ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 for individual households and up to $400,000 for multifamily buildings based on energy savings achieved through retrofits.

• High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program: Offers prescriptive rebates on a percentage of the cost for efficiency projects, with a rebate cap of $14,000, based on household income.

These programs are expected to roll out by mid-2025. Property owners interested in receiving program and application information as it becomes available can sign up through the Kansas Energy Program

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) offers various programs and incentives to promote energy efficiency in the state. These include federal tax credits for consumer energy efficiency, such as credits for geothermal heat pumps, small wind turbines, solar energy systems, and fuel cells in existing homes and new construction. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development's Direct Housing Loans program provides low-interest loans to rural homeowners for critical home improvements, such as weatherization, insulation, and new heating systems. For more information, visit the Programs and Incentives page

The Kansas Energy Program assists state-owned government facilities interested in pursuing energy-efficiency projects through the Facility Conservation Improvement Program (FCIP). While this program primarily targets state-owned facilities, it may provide valuable resources and guidance for multifamily property owners seeking to implement energy-efficient upgrades. For more information, visit the Kansas Energy Program website