Residential Energy Efficiency
- SB 1181 - Home Energy Audits, proposed auditor certification criteria

Senate Bill 1181, a new law passed and signed into law during 2008. establishes an income tax deduction for the cost of a home energy audit or the cost of implementing energy-efficiency recommendations contained in an energy audit. The Energy Center invites public comment on proposed criteria for certification of energy auditors through October 14, 2008.
Making your home or building as energy-efficient as possible is better for the environment, saves you money on utilities, increases resale appeal of your home, and increases the comfort level of your home.
The fact sheets below outline some energy-saving tips for your home. If you have additional questions about the energy saving tips below, please contact the Energy Center.
The Energy-Efficient Manufactured Home PDF booklet is primarily for manufactured home owners, although many of the energy-saving suggestions will be useful for renters as well. The major part of the booklet deals with energy conservation, followed by a few solar options and remodeling and building addition ideas. (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Solid-Fuel
Heating Appliances - information from Kansas State University Engineering Extension Service

Other Sources of Information
U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
A service provided through the U.S. Dept. of Energy, the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN) is a clearinghouse for energy efficiency and renewable energy information.
Consumer Energy Information: EERE Fact Sheets
AmerenUE's Web-Based Energy Savings Toolkit
Ameren UE Missouri electric and natural gas residential customers
can analyze their bills, calculate the savings potential of energy efficient
appliances and other improvements using the Energy
Savings Toolkit available online. This project is part of the 2002
joint Missouri retail electric rate settlement.
Kansas
City Power and Light Company's (KCPandL) Home Energy Analyzer
Kansas City Power and Light's Missouri residential customers can
analyze their bills, calculate the savings potential of energy efficient
appliances and other improvements and learn ways to reduce energy use
through the Home Energy Analzyer available online. This project is part
of Kansas City Power and Light's Comprehensive Energy Plan approved
by the Missouri Public Service Commission July 28, 2005.
Home Energy Magazine
Home Energy Magazine is dedicated to providing energy-efficiency information. Their Web site features full text articles on residential energy efficient construction and remodeling.
Home
Performance with ENERGY STAR
The Metropolitan Energy Center in Kansas City has launched the Home Performance
with ENERGY STAR program that provides energy efficient home improvements to homeowners
in Greater Kansas City.
