Maxus Properties First Multifamily Location to Offer KCP&L Clean Charge Network Charging Stations

July 2, 2015

Maxus Properties First Multifamily Location to Offer KCP&L Clean Charge Network Charging Stations

North Kansas City, MO – July 2, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Maxus Properties is one of the first companies in the Kansas City area to offer car charging stations through the KCP&L Clean Charge Network for electric and hybrid cars. These easy to use charging stations have been installed at Province of Briarcliff, a luxury apartment community in the Northland. Car charging stations are just one of many efforts Maxus is implementing to provide sustainable apartment living to our residents. The variety of eco-friendly amenities will not only save residents money but also helps to protect our environment.

Some examples of the type of energy efficiencies you will find at Province of Briarcliff include:

•Kitchen faucet aerators (1.5 gpm) can save approximately 40% on annual water bills
•Bath aerators (1.5 gpm) can save up to $40 annually on water bills
•Energy efficient shower heads can save approximately 40% on annual hot water bills (1.5 gpm energy efficient shower head)
•Free use of the electric car charging stations that can charge any electric vehicle to reduce carbon emissions from gasoline

“Saving resources and taking care of our environment has become part of our culture at Maxus Properties,” said Rae Schnabel, Maxus Director of Sustainability. “We are beyond excited to partner with KCP&L to be a part of this groundbreaking electric vehicle charging network and to extend these benefits to our residents.”

”We are glad to be partnering with Maxus Properties to provide our customers and the residents the opportunity to freely charge their electric vehicles,” said Chuck Caisley, KCP&L VP of Marketing and Public Affairs. “We’re ahead of the curve and having these charging stations at places like Province at Briarcliff help put our region on the map as a sustainable place to live and work.”

About Maxus Properties Inc. Maxus Properties, Inc. has been in the property management industry since 1987. Maxus currently operates rental housing of every income level and continues to have substantial operations with market properties as well as with those under various affordable housing programs. By creating, maintaining and enhancing the value of the residential and commercial properties we own and manage, Maxus strives to be the recognized leader in the property management industry. Maxus currently manages 56 properties, including more than 12,000 units in 11 states.

About KCP&L: Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP) is the holding company of Kansas City Power & Light Company and KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company, two of the leading regulated providers of electricity in the Midwest. Kansas City Power & Light and KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations use KCP&L as a brand name. More information about the companies is available on the Internet at www.greatplainsenergy.com or www.kcpl.com.

Maxus Media contact: Kelly Johnson, 816-805-5659,