If city councilmen need a nudge to approve the city’s participation in energy efficiency upgrades of Iolans who complete homes audits, make a point to give them one.
This is a program, under the Take Charge! Challenge umbrella, that will provide benefits for years to come.
Initially, the state intended to fund upgrades through the Efficiency Kansas Loan Program. Loans would have been repaid through an adjunct charge on utility bills. That money has gone away, leaving potential participants in the lurch.
About 25 Iolans have had audits done and a handful…
City should help in home upgrades
