Energy Efficiency in the Green Impact Zone
Plans are underway to make the Green Impact Zone a model for energy efficiency. Neighborhood leaders, the coordinating council, local utilities and other strategic partners intend to develop and implement a highly coordinated initiative to reduce energy and water use within the zone. The initiative will include strategies for individual property owners as well as neighborhood-wide strategies.
Green Impact Zone Low-Income Weatherization Program
MARC received a $4.5 million grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to weatherize homes in the Green Impact Zone and the surrounding area as part of the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program (LIWAP). Plans call for work to begin this fall, with work to be completed at more than 650 homes during the 20-month grant period.
Find out if your home qualifies for free weatherization>
EnergyWorks KC
EnergyWorks KC is a resource for energy-efficiency information for those who may not qualify for the Low-Income Weatherization
Assistance Program. EnergyWorks KC helps Kansas City residents like you learn what you can do to minimize your home's or business' energy
usage and reduce waste. It will also help you access information and funding sources to make those improvements. An EnergyWorks KC website is under construction; meanwhile, for more information visit www.marc.org/energy
Smart Grid Demonstration Project
Kansas City Power & Light is working on plans to deploy a "smart grid' in the zone. A smart grid provides enhanced reliability and efficiency through real-time information. With smart grid technology, the utility can monitor and manage electricity supply and demand. Consumers can see how much electricity they are using at any given time, allowing them to make better decisions about energy use. A smart grid also allows for renewable energy sources to feed electricity back into the energy grid. Learn more from KCP&L's Smart Grid website>
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program is a partnership with KCP&L and Missouri Gas Energy that provides rebates of up to $1,200 for energy audits and improvements to the home. Learn more>
