Conservation goes a long way in the reduction of energy costs. Energy conservation means reducing the level of energy use by turning down the thermostat in winter and up during the summer, turning off a light, maintaining heating and cooling equipment and weatherizing your home.

Learn more about saving energy and money through being energy efficient by visiting the Kansas Gas Service Virtual Energy Tips House. A whole home of energy-saving ideas and information on the benefits of using natural gas is ready for your inspection.

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation
The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has launched a statewide initiative to promote energy conservation and reduce home heating costs. The Kansas Energy Efficiency Program (KEEP) allows homeowners to obtain low interest loans to purchase energy efficient heating systems and to make other energy conservation home improvements.

What the program does: The Kansas Energy Efficiency Program (KEEP) provides low interest loans to qualified Kansas homeowners to make improvements to their homes to increase energy efficiency.

Interested applicants apply directly to the lender, Sunflower Bank. The lender assists the applicant in completing the required paperwork to apply for KEEP. Home improvements allowed under KEEP include:

• Installing specified ENERGY STAR furnaces, central air conditioners, heat pumps, water heaters and ventilation systems.
• Installing wall & floor insulation, new doors and windows and weather-stripping.
• Air sealing, duct work and the purchasing of certain ENERGY STAR appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, dish washers and programmable thermostats.

Certain restrictions apply to KEEP improvements.

For more information applicants may contact:
KHRC (1-800-752-4422)
www.kshousingcorp.org/programs/KEEP.shtml

or
Sunflower Bank (888) 827-5564
www.sunflowerbank.com