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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – October 4, 2023 – October brings cooler weather, and it’s also a good time to focus on energy usage. October is Energy Awareness Month and October 4 is Energy Efficiency Day.  

On Energy Efficiency Day, Evergy encourages customers to take advantage of the milder weather to prepare their home for winter weather ahead. From simple changes to larger projects, customers can use this Fall Energy Efficiency Checklist to make small improvements that can have a big impact. 

• Schedule routine service for your HVAC system. 
• Cover drafty windows. 
• Install proper weather stripping near doors where there are gaps, seals, or leaks. 
• Use area rugs on hardwood floors. 
• If you have a fireplace, keep the damper closed unless a fire is burning.
• Set your thermostat as low as comfortable when you are home.
• Sign up to receive your free Energy Savings Kit from Evergy. This includes a free home energy assessment, smart power strips, LED lightbulbs, four faucet aerators, and more.  

Customers can also download the Evergy app ahead of winter storm season to stay updated on outages and other alerts.  

Focusing on energy efficiency can help families save hundreds of dollars a year and reduce stress on the electric grid.

About Evergy, Inc. 
Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG), serves 1.7 million customers in Kansas and Missouri. Evergy’s mission is to empower a better future. Our focus remains on producing, transmitting and delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for the benefit of our stakeholders. Today, about half of Evergy’s power comes from carbon-free sources, creating more reliable energy with less impact to the environment. We value innovation and adaptability to give our customers better ways to manage their energy use, to create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees, and to add value for our investors. Headquartered in Kansas City, our employees are active members of the communities we serve. 

Media Contact:     
Courtney Lewis     
Sr. Communications Manager, Media    
Phone: 8160878-9650
courtney.lewis@evergy.com    
Media Line: 888-613-0003