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Westar Drops Plan for 3 New Energy Efficiency Programs

By Associated Press

06/14/2015

Westar drops plan for 3 new energy efficiency programs

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Westar Energy has dropped plans for three new energy efficiency programs.

The Kansas Corporation Commission issued an order Thursday allowing the utility to withdraw its request for the programs. A current program, called WattSaver, which installs special thermostats in homes, will serve existing customers but will add no new customers.

The utility had proposed funding home energy audits, incentives for small businesses to install more efficient lighting and weatherization assistance for low-income customers.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the Citizens Utility Ratepayer Board and KCC staff raised concerns about the programs' cost-effectiveness. They also suggested the programs might cause one group of customers to subsidize those who benefited from the programs.

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