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Wrap up 2012 with the top energy statistics from the year. It was a big year for energy efficiency with the ban of T12 fluorescent lights, the rise of natural gas, and the steady adoption of renewable energy. So here's a quick list of some of the top statistics of 2012: 96% increase in electricity […]

What a year! Energy efficiency continues to be a growing field that many consumers and business owners are embracing. With the phase out of inefficient T12 lighting, many businesses understand the need for efficient lighting including LED, plasma, and induction. Renewable energy also had a big year, especially in Kansas City where several large solar […]

As 2012 comes to a close, let’s take a look back at some lighting developments of the year. The year began with the phase-out of the incandescent light bulb, and the subsequent ban of common T12 bulbs. And as the era of inefficient lighting ended it passed the torch to newer, more efficient replacements including T8s […]

The lighting retrofit industry is quickly evolving, improving, and gaining traction. Business owners are beginning to see the benefits of upgrading their lighting systems to more efficient ones. And while you plan for energy efficient solutions next year, there are still some misconceptions among those who are unfamiliar with products and the technological advances that have been […]

The Laclede Group has reached an agreement to purchase Missouri Gas Energy for just over $1 billion. The Laclede Group, which owns the natural gas utility, reached an agreement with Southern Union, the parent company of Missouri Gas, and also includes the sale of Southern's New England Gas Co. The natural gas utility serves nearly […]

What can we look forward to in the New Year? When it comes to energy efficiency, natural gas is sure to become a major player. The natural gas boom is expected to continue through 2013, according to some reports. "Domestic and cleaner gas is replacing coal to power our electricity grids and replacing diesel" to […]

Did you know that Kansas was named after the Kansa tribe, which means "people of the wind"? And rightly so. Kansas has one of the highest levels of wind production. And according to several studies, "In Kansas, wind energy generation is at least equivalent in cost – and often cheaper – than traditional sources of energy." […]

The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure has been busy. The 13 subcommittee members are examining how incentives for energy efficiency can fit into tax reform. The current tax code already includes energy efficiency incentives, but "the hearing examined how those incentives could be adjusted to work better in a reformed tax code." Other […]

Kansas City Power & Light customers in Kansas will soon see increases in their utility bill. The Kansas Corporation Commission on Thursday approved a $33.1 million (6.7 percent) annual rate hike. KCP&L originally asked for $63 million but subsequently reduced the request to $56 million to pay for environmental upgrades and a wind-energy project. The company said […]