Feb 3, 2026
Save Energy Year-Round with a Smart Thermostat A smart thermostat is a powerful tool that can help you cut energy costs and stay comfortable in every season. Here are a few ways a smart thermostat can pay off. You can schedule your home’s temperature from a smart phone while you are away, so your home will be the…
Read MoreJan 5, 2026
Saving Energy at Home: Getting Kids Involved It’s never too early to teach kids about saving energy, instilling good habits that’ll last throughout their lives. Plus, the cooped-up-inside winter months are the perfect time to start. Here are a few easy ways to get the kids involved in conserving energy at home. Encourage kids to make a habit of turning off lights and electronics when they leave a room. Teach kids the benefits…
Read MoreDec 3, 2025
Save Energy this Holiday Season Between the colder weather, holiday lighting, and extra cooking, the holidays can mean more energy use. Here are a few energy-saving tips you can use this holiday season. Schedule your heating. Program your smart thermostat to slightly lower temperatures overnight or when the house is…
Read MoreDec 3, 2025
The Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) Special Enrollment Period is now officially open, offering communities across the state an opportunity to enroll in the program for the 2026–2027 cycle. The updated enrollment process reflects extensive input gathered during the recent KCE Listening Tour and Public Comment Period. Community members’ feedback played…
Read MoreNov 24, 2025
The Kansas Pride Inc. Board, doing business as Kansas Community Empowerment, will hold its regular monthly board meeting on December 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be virtual over zoom. Board meetings are open to the public, and community members are welcome to attend. If you would like…
Read MoreNov 7, 2025
Prepare Your Home for Winter Temps It’s been a little cooler lately. Now is the perfect time to prepare your home so you can be comfortable and save energy when the temperature drops in the winter. Here is a list of things you can do right now. Replace your air…
Read MoreOct 1, 2025
Unplug ‘Energy Vampires’ and Save on Your Bill Did you know there are appliances in your home that consume electricity even when they’re not being actively used? As long as devices like your TV, printer or coffee maker are plugged in, they’ll add to your energy bill. Appliances like that…
Read MoreAug 26, 2025
Keep Your Air Conditioning Working Smoothly We’re used to hot summers - and even falls - in the Midwest, but your air conditioner might be struggling to keep up. Easy routine maintenance can keep your system running as efficiently and effectively as it can. Here are some tips to keep…
Read MoreJul 3, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has assumed the administration of the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program as of July 1. Previously administered by K-State Research and Extension, the program is a long-standing cornerstone of Kansas’ community development efforts. “Bringing Kansas…
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