Kansas City Board of Public Utilities’ Third
Build Green Conference Meets with Growing Success
Energy efficiency, wind energy, environmentally friendly construction and remodeling, energy awards, low cost loans and creating a sustainable future were just a few important topics at the 3rd Annual Build Green Conference sponsored by the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities at the Jack Reardon Center in Kansas City, Kansas. It was an informational day of presentations, vendor displays and even a “Green Elvis” serenade over lunch!
According to Pat Cassidy, BPU Director of Environmental Services, “This is just one of the many ways BPU communicates valuable energy information to our customers. It’s exciting to see the public interest grow in building green, energy conservation and sustainable living techniques that we can use in our everyday living. BPU is proud to sponsor this annual conference and excited to see the growth that has transpired over the last three years.”
If you didn’t make this year’s Build Green Conference you can still review the individual presentations given by the following speakers:
The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities offers easy-to-understand energy-efficiency programs to assist you with improvements in comfort and energy efficiency in your home.
BPU has partnered with area home builders and developers in energy-efficient subdivisions. When looking for a new home, look to homes in these subdivisions offering heat pumps for improved energy efficiency, comfort and lower operating costs.
Loan Programs for Homeowners
If you desire to make energy conscious upgrades to your home and reduce utility bills. Two low-interest, energy-efficiency loan programs are available to assist you.
Kansas Energy Efficiency Program
A new energy efficiency program; Kansas Energy Efficiency Program (KEEP), a statewide initiative, is available through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation providing low interest loans to income-eligible homeowners to make long-term energy efficient home improvements.
First Suburbs
The Mid-America Regional Council’s “First Suburbs” Coalition has partnered with CommunityAmerica Credit Union to provide low-interest, fixed-rate Home Equity Loans to residents of the inner city.
