Climate and Energy Project’s

 Friendly competition engaging 16 KS towns in 4 regions of the state  Goal: to reduce residential and small business energy use – implement whole house efficiency  Timeframe: January October 2011  Lawrence Partners: 1. Climate and Energy Project 2. State Energy Office 3. City of Lawrence 4. Westar Energy 5. YOU

Kickoff: January 29, 2011 Celebration: October 2011 March June September Kansas Energy Office

 Take Charge Challenge (‘09-’10) Results:  Saved over 6 million kilowatt hours of electricity during the Challenge year in 6 communities. ▪ Equivalent: powers 14,000 homes for one month  Avoided 9,500 tons of carbon emissions ▪ Equivalent: taking 1823 cars off the road  Engaged 11,000 community members in educational outreach events  $1.2 million in avoided energy costs

$100,000 Energy efficiency or renewable energy community project

1. Schedule an Efficiency Kansas home energy audit. 2. Make the switch to compact fluorescent bulbs.* 3. Enroll in Westar's energy efficiency programs. 4. Attend a Take Charge! Challenge event. *Visit TakeChargeKS.org to register your switches

 Efficiency Kansas is a practical, low-cost loan program that helps Kansans like you make cost- effective, energy-efficiency improvements to your home, rental unit, or small business.  Efficiency Kansas Energy Audits: Find an auditor to sign up for a home or business energy audit at  Federal Weatherization Assistance Program: If you qualify, get free home repairs to lower your energy bills! Schedule an Efficiency Kansas home energy audit

 It's an easy switch from incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) or other energy efficient bulbs!  Report Your Switch to Energy Efficient Bulbs: Make the switch to compact fluorescent bulbs

 WattSaver program: Join Westar Energy’s WattSaver program and receive a FREE, professionally installed programmable thermostat for your home or business.  Heat Pumps: Get comfortable with energy savings with a high-efficiency heat pump system.  K -12 School Presentations: EfficiencyWorks classroom presentations on how to save energy and why it's important.  Real Estate Classes: Register to become an EfficiencyWorks Certified Real Estate Agent or Appraiser.  Building Operator Certification Classes: Register to become a building efficiency expert. Enroll in Westar’s energy efficiency programs

 Look out for Take Charge Challenge events so you can learn more about the Take Charge Challenge and ask our members questions!  Take Charge Challenge Events: Attend a local Take Charge Challenge event now through September  Take Charge Challenge Presentation: Get involved and present to community groups about the Take Charge Challenge! Then let us know by filling out the reporting form and ing it to Attend a Take Charge! Challenge event

 Ask now!  Or ask questions later: Lawrence Coordinator – Margaret Tran  –