Lawrence’s utility assistance parameters “fall within best practices at this time.” Shipley said the city’s utility rates are reevaluated every year, and commissioners make sure to do so in the context of current conditions.
Locally, the Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income households cover the cost of heating, cooling, and energy efficiency improvements – free of charge. It’s funded by Department of Energy (DOE) and Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and regulated by the Kansas ...