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    Energy Education

    Do you want to incorporate more energy efficiency into your curriculum, but could use an outside presenter? Give us a shout.

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    Renewable Energy Projects

    Is your small rural business considering a renewable energy project, such as installing solar panels, wind turbines, or geothermal? If awarded, the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant will cover 25% of eligible project expenses. Questions or want assist in completing the application? Contact the Kansas Energy Program.

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  • Energy assessments for small businesses

    Energy assessments for small businesses

    The Kansas Energy Program can assist your small business with an on-site energy assessment and assist you in working through the USDA REAP grant application process. Whether you're considering replacing your T12 lighting, your refrigerated open display cases, or have a 30-year-old furnace, give us a call and find out how we can assist you.

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  • Facility Conservation Improvement Program

    Facility Conservation Improvement Program

    If you are interested in reducing costs through energy-efficiency improvement projects, but don’t have sufficient upfront capital, FCIP may be the right financing tool for you.

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    Energy library

    Not only does the Kansas Energy Library include books for check-out, we also have energy equipment such as data loggers, light meters, and thermal imaging cameras.

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    KidWind Challenge

    The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on, STEM competition that engages students through the lens of wind energy. Student teams design, build, and test small scale wind turbines at regional competitions across the state.

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    K-12 Energy Benchmarking

    The K-12 Energy Benchmarking Project supports students in analyzing the energy performance of their school building. Students will learn to use professional energy auditing equipment to find ways for the school to become more energy efficient.

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    What we do

    We provide education, grant information, and technical assistance to small businesses and agricultural producers, K-12 educators, and governmental entities. Our goal is to encourage the implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy and provide energy-focused STEM opportunities for Kansas students.

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    Small Businesses & Agricultural Producers

    We provide no-cost energy assessments and USDA REAP grant assistance to small rural businesses and agricultural producers.

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    K-12 Education and Outreach

    Our K-12 energy education support includes presentations, equipment and resource loans, the KidWind Challenge, and the K-12 Energy Benchmarking Project – all at no cost to educators! 

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    Government Facilities

    The Kansas Energy Program can assist state-owned government facilities interested in pursuing an energy-efficiency project through the Facility Conservation Improvement Program (FCIP).

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Games & Puzzles Intro

Submitted by stan on Tue, 09/13/2022 - 09:19
  • Read more about Games & Puzzles Intro

The Kansas Energy Program has put together several riddles, games, and brain teasers all focused on energy. Take a look below. Give us a shout to let us know what you think or if you have ideas for new ones.


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Kansas Energy Program Results

  • Energy Savings

    Energy Savings Identified (kWh)

    11,244,939

  • Dollar Savings

    Annual Dollars Saved

    $1,100,617

  • Business Assessments

    Assessments Completed

    148

  • Grants

    REAP Projects Awarded

    71

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