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Applications Open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Evergy customers can get help paying energy bills through LIEAP
Feb. 4, 2026 at 12:07pm
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Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance can now apply for the 2026 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) through March 31. LIEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs. Customers can apply online, at Evergy's Wichita Connect walk-in center, or attend in-person application events across the state.
Why it matters
With inflation rising, the LIEAP program provides critical assistance to low-income Evergy customers in Kansas to help them afford their home energy costs. Evergy is partnering with the Kansas Department for Children and Families to administer the program and make it accessible to those in need.
The details
To qualify for LIEAP, households must have an adult responsible for heating costs and a combined gross income not exceeding 150% of the federal poverty level. Applicants will need to provide proof of income and current utility bills. In 2025, Evergy helped customers access nearly $25 million in bill assistance through LIEAP and other programs.
- The LIEAP application period runs from February 4 to March 31, 2026.
- Evergy will host LIEAP application assistance events across Kansas from February through March 2026.
The players
Evergy
An electric utility company serving 1.7 million customers in Kansas and Missouri, with a mission to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
The state agency that administers the LIEAP program and partners with utilities like Evergy to provide energy assistance to eligible households.
What’s next
Evergy customers can apply for LIEAP assistance online through the DCF website or attend one of the in-person application events hosted by Evergy and DCF across Kansas.
The takeaway
The LIEAP program is a critical resource for low-income Evergy customers in Kansas to get help paying their energy bills during a time of rising inflation. Evergy's partnership with DCF to administer the program and host application assistance events demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting its customers and the communities it serves.
