Missouri
Kansas City poised to adopt the most efficient building code in the country
Supporters are optimistic that the City Council will adopt a 2021 code expected to increase efficiency by 10%.
efficiency
On opposite ends of state, Missouri cities go different directions on building energy use
As St. Louis adopts a major building energy policy, Kansas City’s code update appears stuck in homebuilder politics.
community solar
Kansas City utility’s community solar project a slow starter with customers
Eight months after announcing a 5-megawatt community solar project, Evergy has yet to hit its subscription target.
buildings
Will Kansas City stick to climate pledge or bow to pressure from homebuilders?
The City Council faces a decision on an energy-saving building code update that some homebuilders oppose.
solar
Kansas solar installations drop by more than a third after utility adds demand fee
Solar installers say Evergy’s demand fee has made residential solar finances less certain and more complicated.