2019
TA Newsletter - December 2019
TA Newsletter - December 2019
Key Deadlines for Program Year End
As the end of the year draws near, we want to make you aware of important deadlines. We will send reminders about these key dates as they get closer. Contact your Outreach Specialist if you have any questions about these deadlines.
Installations must be completed by December 31, 2019
Applications must be in no later than January 10, 2020
2020 Rebate Program Announced
Good news! The Residential Rebate program will continue in 2020. The program design is similar to last year with minor changes in rebate values. Please see the new incentive chart here. These rebates will be effective for installations beginning January 1, 2020.
The program will have a new name - Heating, Cooling and Home Comfort. Your Outreach Specialist will be contacting you over the next few weeks with more information.
HVAC Equipment Replacement Age
Don't forget that in order for HVAC equipment to qualify for the Residential Rebate program, the removed system must be five years or older. New construction is also not eligible for rebates with the exception of ground source heat pumps.
If you have any questions about rebate eligibility, please contact your Outreach Specialist.
Co-Op Marketing Funds Reimbursement Deadline
If you participated in the fall Co-Op Marketing program, please remember your Claims forms were due December 1. In order to receive any reimbursement for advertising you submitted for approval between October 1 and November 30, you must fill out the Claims form and submit along with your paid receipts or invoices. Please submit your Claims form as soon as possible. If you have any questions please be sure to contact your Outreach Specialist.
You can access the Claims form here.
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KCP&L is Now Evergy
KCP&L is Now Evergy
KCP&L and Westar Energy merged to bring you Evergy, evolving to create more savings, sustainable energy and solutions that meet your needs.
TA Newsletter - September 2019
TA Newsletter - September 2019
Use of the Evergy and KCP&L logos
If you currently use the KCP&L logo and/or name in customer marketing, co-op marketing, on your website, or any other way, you will need to either stop using the logo or switch it to the Evergy logo and name effective October 5, 2019. You can access our new logo on the Trade Ally Portal under Marketing Resources.
As a reminder, KCP&L will become Evergy on October 5, 2019. You may begin to see Evergy branded materials and websites in the coming days.
We are thrilled to finally introduce ourselves as Evergy this October, and we thank you for your partnership. For questions, please contact your Outreach Specialist.
New Co-Op Marketing Fall Special
Beginning early October, a new co-op marketing program will launch for Fall. When you place qualifying advertising between October 8, 2019 and December 1, 2019, you can receive reimbursement of up to 50% of your marketing expenses.
Your advertising will need to include the Evergy logo AND mention the rebate program and amounts available. All artwork must be submitted and approved before executing.
Co-Op Marketing guidelines, funds request form, and claims form will be emailed out in the next few days. Once you receive these forms, you can fill out a Funds Request form to reserve your marketing dollars. Please be sure to read the Guidelines for how to qualify for the reimbursement in funds.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your Outreach Specliast.
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Limited Time - $100 Customer Bonus Rebate
Limited Time - $100 Customer Bonus Rebate
Dear Authorized Trade Ally –
For a limited time, KCP&L is offering a $100 bonus incentive to customers when they upgrade their central air conditioner or air source heat pump through the Residential Rebate Program. Additionally, the rebate amounts for Ground Source Heat Pumps have increased. Please see below for details and feel free to contact your Outreach Specialist if you have any questions.
When will the $100 bonus incentive be available?
KCP&L Missouri residential customers who install eligible equipment beginning September 3, 2019 through October 31, 2019 will receive the $100 bonus incentive.
Who is eligible for the $100 bonus incentive?
KCP&L Missouri residential customers are currently eligible to receive the $100 bonus incentive.
What equipment qualifies for the $100 bonus incentive?
See the rebate chart for a detailed list. Customers who upgrade their central air conditioner or an air source heat pump will receive the $100 bonus.
Is the $100 bonus incentive built in to the incentive amounts listed on the rebate chart?
No. The $100 bonus incentive is in addition to the current rebate amounts listed on the rebate chart. For example, if a customer were to upgrade to a SEER 15 air source heat pump, he or she would receive a rebate check for $400 ($300 for the air source heat pump upgrade, plus $100 for the bonus incentive).
What do customers or Trade Allies need to do to ensure customers receive the $100 bonus incentive?
Trade Allies and customers do not need to do anything extra to receive the $100 bonus. The $100 will automatically be added to the customer's rebate check. The additional $100 will not appear on the Online Intake Tool.
What are the new rebate amounts for GSHP?
Click here to access an updated Residential Rebate Program rebate chart. The new rebate amounts for GSHPs are effective for installs between September 3, 2019 and December 31, 2019.
TA Newsletter - August 2019
TA Newsletter - August 2019
KCP&L Will Soon be Evergy
As you have likely heard, KCP&L and Westar Energy will become Evergy this October. By combining KCP&L and Westar in 2018, a leading energy company was created to serve 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri. We still live and work where you do, and we’re more committed than ever to moving energy forward with you as our Trade Ally partner.
What does this mean for you as a Trade Ally partner?
As a combined company, we'll be able to serve our customers even better by continuing our commitment to clean energy, innovate solutions and community relationships. You can expect the same relationship with Evergy and the same dedication and commitment to our Trade Ally network. Below we have outlined a few details that you may find helpful:
- Our program offerings are not changing because of the Evergy name. Customer eligibility, current program rebate offerings, and rebate dollar amounts will not be impacted by our new company name.
- While our URL’s and email addresses will look a bit different, the process of how you submit applications will remain the same.
- You can still connect with your Outreach Specialists through their same contact information.
- If you access the Trade Ally portal, you can still use your same login information.
- If you use our logo in customer marketing, on your website, or in any other way - all logos must be changed to Evergy on October 5, 2019. You can access our new logo on the Trade Ally Portal under Marketing Resources.
- Our terms and conditions have been updated to reflect our new jurisdiction names:
- Westar > Evergy Kansas Central
- KCP&L KS > Evergy Kansas Metro
- KCP&L MO > Evergy Missouri Metro
- KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations (GMO) > Evergy Missouri West
We are thrilled to finally introduce ourselves as Evergy this October, and we thank you for your partnership. You can visit us anytime at Evergy.com. For questions, please contact your Outreach Specialist.
TA Portal Update
We have recently added new content to the Trade Ally Portal to improve communication with our trade allies and provide a simpler way to access marketing information regarding the KCP&L Residential Rebate program.
When you visit the TA Portal, you will find the most recent advertising KCP&L is running to promote the rebate program, as well as previous newsletters and communications, and artwork templates for trade allies to utilize for their own marketing needs.
Efficiency Analysis Reward
As many of you are aware, for a limited time, KCP&L is rewarding trade ally technicians who are early adopters of the Efficiency Analysis (EA) Tune-Up measure. This reward will help offset the cost of the Field Piece tool set required for the Measure Quick Application.
The first 25 technicians who perform 10 EAs using the Measure Quick Software will receive $400. All 10 EAs must be completed and verified in our systems before rewards will be issued. Limit of one (1) reward per technician, however trade ally companies may have multiple technicians participate.
Click here for a list of program requirements. Contact your Outreach Specialist with questions.
Congratulations to Spencer Gosslelin (A.B. May), Mason Houfek and Estuardo Vasques (Summit Heating and Cooling) for being the first technicians to earn the EA Reward!
Customer Qualification for Rebates
As awareness of the Residential Rebate program grows among KCP&L customers, please be sure to clearly communicate to your customers if the equipment they are selecting qualifies for the current KCP&L rebates. Only equipment rated SEER15+ will qualify, and the rebate amount increases with a higher rated piece of equipment.
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