Kansas Energy Program
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π₯ Hear it directly from the teachers and students who participated!
What happens when students become energy investigators? They collect real data, use professional energy-auditing equipment, explore STEM careers, and help their schools better understand energy use.
The K-12 Energy Benchmarking Project isn't just another classroom activityβit's a chance for students to solve real-world problems and see how science, technology, engineering, and math work together.
π‘ Hands-on investigations
π Real data collection
π« Meaningful impact in your school
π Career-connected learning
Applications for the 2026-2027 K-12 Energy Benchmarking Project are now open!
https://kansasenergyprogram.org/educators/k-12-energy-benchmarking-project
Watch the video to see why participants are saying "YES!" to Benchmarking.
06/23/2026
We will be there and we are so excited to come!
06/17/2026
π€ What if we told you there was a professional development workshop that includes:
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No registration fee
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Free classroom materials
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Lunch provided
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Mileage reimbursement
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Professional development credit
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Ongoing support from our team
And what if that workshop gave you everything you need to bring a nationally recognized STEM engineering program to your students?
That's exactly what our KidWind Teacher Workshops offer.
Whether you're a science teacher, STEM teacher, homeschool educator, curriculum specialist, or administrator, we'd love to help you explore what KidWind can do for your students.
Look at the attached flyer to our upcoming workshop dates!
Kansas Association of Teachers of Science (KATS) Kansas State Department of Education
06/16/2026
π Want your students to solve real-world energy challenges and get paid to do it?
The K-12 Energy Benchmarking Program gives students the opportunity to investigate energy use in their school, analyze real data, and develop recommendations that can save money and energy.
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Hands-on STEM learning
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Real-world problem solving
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Career connections
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Paid participation for selected schools
π’ Applications are now open!
See the flyer for details and learn how your students can become energy investigators in their own school.
06/15/2026
β‘ LAST CHANCE! Join us TOMORROW! β‘
What if your facility could make major energy-efficient upgrades without a large upfront investment?
The Facility Conservation Improvement Program (FCIP) helps Kansas governmental facilities improve infrastructure, reduce energy costs, and fund projects through guaranteed energy savings.
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Tomorrow β June 16
β° 10:00 AM β 11:30 AM CDT
Whether you're looking at HVAC upgrades, lighting improvements, building controls, or other efficiency projects, this free webinar will show you how FCIP can help turn plans into reality.
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Save energy
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Reduce operating costs
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Improve facility performance
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Learn from experts
See flyer attached for registration details! π
06/12/2026
β‘ Kansas Facility Leaders: Is your building costing more to operate than it should?
Energy-efficient upgrades don't have to mean large upfront expenses.
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) and Kansas Energy Program (KEP) are hosting a FREE webinar on the Facility Conservation Improvement Program (FCIP) and how Kansas public facilities can fund energy-saving improvements through guaranteed savings.
If you're responsible for facilities, operations, maintenance, budgets, or capital improvements, this webinar is for you.
π’ School District Superintendents & Facility Directors
ποΈ City & County Managers
π₯ Hospital Facility Managers
π Higher Education Leaders
π§ Public Works Directors
ποΈ Building & Operations Teams
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June 16 is coming up quicklyβdon't miss this opportunity to learn how other Kansas facilities are reducing energy costs and modernizing infrastructure.
Association of Counties
of Kansas Municipalities
Association of School Boards
School Superintendents Association (KSSA)
Hospital Association
County Commissioners Association
Public Works Association
Rural Water Association
Board of Regents
π See flyer attached for registration information.
06/11/2026
π Kansas continues to shine on the world stage!
Congratulations once again to our Kansas Champion teams who represented our state at the World KidWind Challenge. These students demonstrated incredible engineering skills, creativity, teamwork, and perseverance.
A huge thank you to the Kansas Corporation Commission and our many sponsors whose support makes these opportunities possible. Their investment helps provide resources, equipment, competitions, and learning experiences for students across Kansas.
Now it's your turn! If you've ever wondered how to bring hands-on STEM, engineering design, and real-world problem solving into your classroom, stay tuned. We have opportunities coming up for teachers to learn more about KidWind and how to get involved.
βοΈCheck out our first three workshops in Iola, Wichita, and Manhattan. Space is filling up, so get registered soon!
https://kansasenergyprogram.org/events
See the flyer below for details. πβ¬οΈ
06/10/2026
π’ NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! π’
Want to bring real-world energy education to your students while earning a paid stipend? β‘π«
The K-12 Energy Benchmarking Program gives students hands-on experience collecting and analyzing energy data while learning about energy efficiency, sustainability, and STEM careers.
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Paid opportunity
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Hands-on student learning
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Real-world data analysis
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Support from the Kansas Energy Program
Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting program!
π Apply Today: kansasenergyprogram.com
06/05/2026
β‘π Kansas TeachersβReady to Bring Energy to Your Classroom? πβ‘
Looking for engaging, hands-on STEM activities that get students excited about science, engineering, and energy?
Join the Kansas Energy Program's FREE Energy in Action Workshop! These interactive workshops are designed for grades 4β12 educators and will give you classroom-ready activities that connect students to real-world energy concepts, engineering design, problem-solving, and career pathways.
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FREE registration
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Hands-on STEM activities
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Classroom resources you can use immediately
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Connect with other educators
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Learn from the Kansas Energy Program team
π Iola β July 21, 2026
π Wichita β July 22, 2026
π Manhattan β July 29, 2026
β° 9:00 AM β 3:30 PM
Whether you're new to energy education or looking for fresh ideas, this workshop is packed with activities your students will love.
π― Spots are limited, so register today!
π kansasenergyprogram.org/events
06/04/2026
ποΈπ‘ Looking to make energy-efficient upgrades to your facility but worried about upfront costs?
π¨Join the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) and the Kansas Energy Program (KEP) for a free webinar introducing the Facility Conservation Improvement Program (FCIP).
FCIP uses energy performance contracting to help governmental facilities make comprehensive energy improvements.
The cost of upgrades is paid over time through guaranteed savings from utility and maintenance budgets.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
β° 10:00 AM β 11:30 AM CDT
This webinar is ideal for:
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School districts
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Municipalities
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State universities
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State hospitals
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Correctional facilities
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Other Kansas governmental facilities interested in reducing energy costs and improving efficiency.
πSee flyer attached for more information!β¨
Learn how your facility can save energy, reduce costs, and improve infrastructure through this proven program.
Kansas Department of Corrections
Kansas Hospital Association
Kansas Association of School Boards
USA|Kansas
League of Kansas Municipalities
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