Evergy, KC Public Library and MCPL Launch ‘Power Check’ Pilot Program

Evergy has partnered with Mid-Continent Public Library and the Kansas City Public Library to launch a new program called the POWER CHECK PILOT PROGRAM, which is aimed at helping local residents become more energy efficient at home. Just in time for Earth Day, the new program launched Monday, April 18, 2022. Library customers can now check out a Power Check Device, plug it into select appliances and electrical devices at home, and measure their energy use. Users can then convert that energy use to dollars spent to see how they might be able to conserve unnecessary electricity use and potentially save money on utility bills.

"We're very excited to pilot this program with Evergy, which we think will be greatly beneficial to our customers, especially as the costs of daily necessities continue to rise," said Jacqueline Reed, Associate Director for Public Services at MCPL. "The Power Check Device program is just one more way the Library can connect residents to information that can enrich their lives."

"Literacy is a library superpower. Evergy's Power Check meter bridges literacy and action," says Jensen Adams, the Kansas City Public Library's energy and sustainability officer. "In this way, the Kansas City Public Library is increasing environmental literacy and contributing to urgent issues like energy security and climate action."

MCPL customers can reserve a Power Check Device with their Library card through the Library's online catalog and pick it up at their local MCPL branch. Devices are available for a 7-day checkout period, with up to two renewals, and must be returned inside a branch. More information about checking out a Power Check Device from MCPL can be found at MYMCPL.ORG/POWERCHECK.

Kansas City Public Library customers can check out Power Check Devices from the Central Library and Waldo and Northeast locations. Devices are available for a 14-day checkout period, with up to two renewals, and must be returned one of the locations.