Air conditioners will whirr into overtime this week as many communities Evergy serves anticipate temperatures at or over the century mark. Evergy teams operating power plants and maintaining the power grid are working around the clock to ensure power is available to serve customers.
Evergy power plants are available near their full capacity to ensure customer needs can be fully met. Teams at generation facilities completed maintenance work during the milder spring months to prepare for the summer season so plants would be available when needed most. Improved wind conditions as the week continues will also add to the available power supply for customers.
Evergy is a member of the Southwest Power Pool, which coordinates generation and transmission in the Kansas City region. SPP forecasts also indicate that generation resources will be available to meet customer needs in the region.
Evergy anticipates activating its Energy Savings Events program on Thursday, June 17, to help reduce energy demand during peak hours. During times of high energy demand, customers who are enrolled in its Residential Thermostat programs agree to participate in Energy Savings Events to help reduce energy demand on the system. To participate, residential and small business Missouri customers receive a free or discounted Google Nest or ecobee smart thermostat and $25 annually for participating in these energy savings events. In addition, Evergy offers energy efficiency programs to help customers save energy and money while benefitting all customers through lower demand on the grid. Energy efficiency programs available to Missouri residential customers include rebates on HVAC systems, Insulation and Air Sealing rebates, and discounts on energy efficient LED lighting. Program details are available at <https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/discounts>.
Energy-efficiency steps at home can help customers manage energy costs while also reducing demand on the power grid. Actions range from closing blinds to cool rooms during the day, to avoiding using appliances – like the oven or clothes dryer – that produce heat during the hottest part of the day, to installing more efficient equipment in your home. Additional tips for each room of the home can be found on the Evergy website at <https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/resources/energy-tips/interactive-home-tips>
Evergy, Inc., serves approximately 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri.