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Kansas City, MO – December 18, 2024 – The holidays are here. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering with friends and family or keeping things quiet at home, Evergy is reminding customers of ways to save energy this season.

ENTERTAINING AND COOKING 

• Don’t frequently open the oven. Every time the door is opened, heat escapes and the inside temperature is reduced by as much as 25 degrees, forcing it to work even harder. 
• Use smaller appliances when you can. Slow cookers and air fryers can be a great way to save money and use less energy this time of year. 
• Adjust your thermostat for entertaining. If you’re having a party or a few friends over, turn your thermostat down a few degrees. The combination of the hot stove and more people in your space means your home will be warmer than usual. This gives your furnace a break and keeps your guests from getting too hot. 

LIGHTS 

• Use the right type of lights. LED holiday lights are more energy efficient than traditional incandescent lights. LED lights also last longer and are safer to use because they don’t produce as much heat as traditional holiday light bulbs.
• Use timers for your holiday lights so you can make sure they aren’t on when they don’t need to be. 
• When you go to sleep, so should your decorations. Not only does this save you money, but it’s also a safety measure. Turn off, unplug, and extinguish all unattended decorations. 

GIFT GIVING 
If you’re giving electronics for gifts this year, look for the Energy Star certification. Energy Star certification is through the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. This means those products meet the criteria for energy efficiency. 

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: 816-878-9650 
Courtney.Lewis@evergy.com 
Media line: 888-613-0003