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Evergy builds largest solar subscription installation in Missouri

Evergy announced this week that its Hawthorn power plant is now home to 10 megawatts (MW) of new solar energy. With 22,000 solar panels, it is the largest solar subscription array in Missouri. 

Over half of the renewable energy produced onsite is available to customers who enroll in Evergy’s Solar Subscription program, which is available to […]

March 8th, 2023|Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar subscription|1 Comment

Kansas City’s new airport terminal celebrates sustainability in a big way

KCI’s new terminal is first in Midwest to achieve LEED Gold certification and second in the country
As the largest single infrastructure project in the city’s history, and with sustainability at the forefront, Kansas City’s new airport terminal has reached new milestones for green building in the region and beyond. 

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded […]

Did your HOA rules stop you from installing solar?

If your homeowner’s association has restricted you from installing solar panels on your house in the past, then it’s time to check again as some state legislatures, including Missouri, are changing the rules to allow solar.

Beginning January 1, 2023, homeowner’s associations (HOA) in Missouri can no longer prohibit residential solar panels, thanks to a new […]

KC passes Climate Protection and Resiliency Plan

Kansas City set a roadmap for drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions with approval of a new Climate Protection and Resiliency Plan.

City leaders, city staff, professional consultants and the KC Climate Protection Steering Committee comprised of neighborhood, community and regional leaders developed the 133-page plan which was approved by the KC City Council on August 25.

“Climate action cannot […]

Do you qualify for solar & energy grants?

As the weather heats up, the city of Merriam, KS is offering its’ residents up to $2,500 to install solar systems, geothermal, new windows and energy-efficiency improvements.

The Merriam Residential Sustainability Grant will reimburse Merriam homeowners 20 percent – up to $2,500 – for costs related to energy efficiency improvements, including:

Insulation
HVAC or water heater
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