Take Charge Challenge

Using Recovery Act funding from the Department of Energy, the KCC's Energy Division contracted with the Climate and Energy Project (CEP)to implement an expanded version of CEP's successful Take Charge Challenge, a friendly competition involving 16 cities in 4 different regions of the state.

• University Region: Lawrence, Manhattan
• Northeast Region: Baldwin City, Gardner, Ottawa, Paola
• Southeast Region: Chanute, Fort Scott, Iola, Parsons, Pittsburg
• Southwest Region: Colby, Goodland, Hoxie, Oakley, Wakeeney

The Challenge ran from January 1 to September 30, 2011, and the City leadership teams hosted a total of 1,093 events and presentations in an effort to save the most energy per capita within their region. The 4 regional winners - Baldwin City, Colby, Fort Scott, and Manhattan - received a $100,000 grant to implement a renewable energy or energy efficiency project for their city.

Contact

Liz Brosius

785-271-3264