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. 

Top 20 TAs

Total Equipment Applications (A/C & HP) 4/1/2019 to 9/30/2019

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.

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. 

Top 20 TAs

Total Equipment Applications (A/C & HP) 4/1/2019 to 7/31/2019

New Rebate Chart, Terms & Conditions

On April 1, 2018, the Heating and Cooling program terms & conditions and some rebate amounts changed. These changes also include the Insulation and Air Sealing program as well.

Click here to access the new Terms & Conditions
Click here to access the new Rebate Chart
 

30-Day Application Deadline

Any measures installed before April 1, 2018 must be submitted to the program before May 1, 2018. As a reminder, all applications should be submitted within 30 days. If you are having problems submitting applications or have questions, please contact your Outreach Specialist. 
 

Limited Funds Left for Co-Op Marketing Program 
Funds are still available for the KCP&L Co-Op Marketing program on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve funds to cover 50%, up to $2,000, of your marketing costs when you include the KCP&L logo and Heating and Cooling program in your ads. Visit the Marketing Resources section of the Trade Ally Portal to access the Funds Request Form and more information regarding the Co-Op Marketing program.
 

Top 20 Ranking
Total Equipment Applications (HP & AC) YTD as of 4/22/2018
 

TA Appreciation Even Recap 

Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out to this year's TA Appreciation event at Boulevard Brewery on March 28. We hope you all had a wonderful time and we look forward to celebrating your achievements with you next year. Click here to see more photos from the event on the KCP&L Trade Ally Portal. Congratulations to the following winners who took home awards the night of the event. Awards were handed out for achievement in four categories, based on company size.

• A. B. May Company - Most Demand Savings and Quickest Application Turnaround
• Star Energy Consultants - Most Demand Savings
• AFC Heating and Cooling - Most Demand Savings and Highest Application Accuracy
• Lee's Summit Heating & Cooling - Most Demand Savings
• Geist Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. - Highest Application Accuracy
• Climate Control Heating & Cooling, Inc. - Highest Application Accuracy
• Green Improvement Consulting - Highest Application Accuracy
• Buckner's Heating & Cooling Co. - Quickest Application Turnaround
• JAKES Industrial - Quickest Application Turnaround
• ECS Geothermal, Inc. - Highest Average kW per Application
• Comfort Heating & Cooling - Highest Average kW per Application
• Midwest Heating Cooling & Plumbing - Highest Average kW per Application

If you were unable to attend the Nest Thermostat Training on April 25, or would like follow up information from the training session, you can access the installation and configuration guides for both models by clicking below.

Nest Thermostat E Guide - Click Here

Nest Learning Thermostat Guide - Click Here

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at the TA Appreciation event on March 28 at Boulevard Brewery. Congratulations to the companies who took home awards that evening!

After years of advocacy to reinstate the tax credits for both residential and commercial installation of geothermal heat pumps, a five-year extension of the tax credit through 2021 was included in the budget deal that passed on February 9. Other renewable technologies, such as fuel cells and small wind farms, also received extensions.

The reinstated tax credits are retroactive to January 1, 2017. The language also changes an important consideration for commercial geothermal heat pump projects, making them eligible if commenced by January 1, 2022, rather than placed in service.​

Source: The National Groundwater Association, http://www.ngwa.org/Media-Center/news/Pages/2018-02-12-geothermal-tax-credits.aspx

New Learning Center

Your KCP&L Residential Rebate Team is launching a Learning Center this winter to all Trade Allies wishing to participate. The FREE Learning Center includes courses that qualify as Building Performance Institute credits, and will soon include trainings in Manual J as well as other Home Performance topics. The team will also be adding trainings on best practices and other program-specific topics over the next couple of months. 
 

Don't Forget We Need Your TAPA!

All trade allies are required to submit a revised Trade Ally Participation Agreement (TAPA), a copy of your current liability insurance, and a copy of your business license. Email the documents to residentialrebates@kcpl.com, or provide hard copies to your Outreach Specialist during your Winter visits. Please submit this information to us no later than March 15. Click here for the TAPA.  
 

Program Achievements 

Positive environmental impacts:

• Saved 18,500,000 pounds of coal from being burned
• Enough savings to power over 2,500 homes
• Saved over 41,000,000 miles of greenhouse gas emission created by cars each year
   

Top 20 Ranking

Total Equipment Applications (HP & AC) for calendar year 2017
 
 

Winter Outreach Team Visits 

Your Outreach Specialists have been scheduling field visits this winter. We will collect revised Trade Ally Participation Agreements, sign interested Trade Allies up for our free Learning Center, and present your Trade Ally Dashboards. The Dashboard shows your program performance during the previous year by showing heat maps of your service area and other useful information about your program participation.

Give your Outreach Specialist a call if you need a refresher on submitting applications, program assistance, or have any questions.

Heat Pump Promotion

KCP&L is sponsoring a special promotion in which we are offering a $100 spiff to all KCP&L Authorized Trade Allies for every heat pump installation (replacing an existing heat pump or electric heating equipment) between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018.

Here’s how it works: 

• KCP&L Authorized Trade Ally Companies will receive a $100 spiff for each heat pump installed with an accompanying rebate application during the promotion.
• Heat pump must be installed between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018.
• Heat Pump promotion includes all heat pumps, including ground source and mini-splits.

All Trade Allies are automatically enrolled in the promotion, no additional paperwork or registration is required.

Efficiency Analysis Program Tips & Information

We would like to reinforce a few key points for the new EA Program. 

Click to download the PDF Guide to the System Efficiency Analysis Report with Post-Data Collection and the Heating and Cooling Program Efficiency Analysis Form

• Please leave no field or section blank in the forms. All fields are required.
• Meter ID is now an alternative to the customer’s KCP&L account number. In order to use Meter ID, please enter 10 (ten) zeros in the account number field and make sure to enter the meter ID field. KCP&L Meter ID or customer account number must be included or your submission will not be processed.
• Static Air Pressure Test Readings – There currently is no specific field on the Post-Data Collection Form to enter this data. However, it is necessary to do the test for the Calculated CFM asked for in the Capacity Calculation section. Use the blank field in the Dry Bulb and Wet Bulb section to enter the static air pressure findings.
• Furnace Stickers – We currently have plenty in stock. Be sure to let us know when you’re low on quantities.
• Marketing – To promote the new Efficiency Analysis, content is available on the KCP&L website. In addition, a bill insert is being distributed this month to Missouri customers. KCP&L is also promoting the EA in general to all customers in the quarterly newsletter, The Wire, mailed in bills.
  • In addition, our new “Rebate Hunter” campaign has started this month, focusing on all rebate programs.

As a reminder, you can find marketing samples on the Trade Ally portal.

KCP&L Trade Ally Award Ceremony

To celebrate the end of a great year launching KCP&L's Heating and Cooling Rebate, the Home Energy Savings Team held our first annual Trade Ally Award Ceremony on March 30th at Arrowhead Stadium. Special thanks to distributors O’Connor, Goodman and Lennox for sponsoring the event, and thanks to everyone who attended! There were raffle prizes and gift bags given out to commemorate the event. Awards were given to congratulate our Trade Allies with the most applications, quickest application turnaround, highest application accuracy and most electric demand savings. 

Appreciation Event Award Winners
Production from 04/01/2016 - 03/01/2017  
Minimum 15 Apps Received

Large = 20+ Employees
Medium = 5-20 Employees
Small = 1-5 Employees

Number of Applications Received
                Large - Midwest Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
                Medium - Buckner's Heating & Cooling Co.
                Small - Lee's Summit Heating and Cooling

Average Cycle Time - Install Date to Application Entry
                Large - United Heating Cooling and Plumbing
                Medium - Rudroff Heating & Air Conditioning
                Small - All American Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Flaw Percentage
                Large - Climate Control Heating & Cooling, Inc.
                Medium - Geist Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
                Small - Comfort Systems Heating & Cooling

Overall Most KW Savings
                Midwest Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Top Five Trade Allies Submitting Efficiency Analysis Applications Processed Through May 15th

 
   

Energy Efficiency Analysis Rebate
 KCP&L rolls out the A/C or Heat Pump Efficiency Analysis Rebate this week. Trade Allies that provide a KCP&L Efficiency Analysis (EA) along with their regular system tune-up are eligible for a rebate, enabling them to offer the EA free of charge to the homeowner. The Trade Ally provides their regular tune-up, ensuring that the home owner’s system is performing as well as possible. As an added value, an EA report quantifies how efficiently the system is operating. The EA test consists of airflow and other system measurements. This data is used to calculate the operating capacity of the cooling system, and benchmark system weak points. The resulting report will be provided to the homeowner by KCP&L. It will identify future opportunities for the Trade Ally to help the customer maintain system efficiency, as well as provide data to the program to improve future program offerings. In order to be eligible for the $80.00 rebate, the EA must be completed at the time of the system tune-up.

• Missing information (itemized invoice, incomplete invoice, etc.)
• A difference in the rebate total amount
• Customer name on the KCP&L account not matching invoice customer name
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Co-Op Marketing Program
The KCP&L Trade Ally Co-Op Marketing Program will provide active Authorized-Trade Allies with matching advertising funds to assist in the promotion of HVAC equipment eligible for rebates through the KCP&L Heating and Cooling Rebate. Authorized-Trade Allies will be able to reserve up to $2,000 in matching funds to cover up to 50% of the cost of placing co-branded advertisements that promote the Trade Ally and the KCP&L rebates. All advertising funded through the Co-Op Marketing Program must take place between April 1 and August 31, 2017, and specifically mention “heat pumps.” Co-op funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting March 22 reservations will be accepted via the Trade Ally Portal to ensure a proper distribution of funds by order of receipt of the request. Program details and marketing templates are available on the portal in the Marketing Materials tab under the Marketing Resources section. Please contact your Outreach Specialist if you have any questions about applying for co-op funds or about the process.

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Program Update



We are currently at 24% of goal in the KCP&L Missouri Operations area and  of goal in the Greater Missouri Operations area for April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2018. Keep those rebate requests coming in!