by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
A new program called "Pay as you Save" has been announced by the Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity.
The solar panel loan program will offer a zero-percent loan for qualifying households to lower energy costs through solar panel insulation.
The "Pay as you Save" program is supported by a grant from 'The Caroline Peine Charitable Foundation.'
Inspired by the U.S. Department of Energy's Equity in Energy initiative which builds on traditional weatherization programs intended to lower the energy burden felt by low-income homeowners.
In Kansas, the average annual energy cost is $2,414, for approximately 3% of Kansans is a burden.
In 2021, the Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity installed the first solar panel array on a new construction project, creating a savings of approximately $40 per month.
Homeowners interested in participating in the "Pay as you Save" program can contact the Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity at 785-537-7545 or visit MAHFH.org.