Celebrate nature, energy efficiency & clean transportation all in one place: Metropolitan Energy Center's Project Living Proof We're marking Earth Day 2022 with a special celebration! Visit Project Living Proof, our 108-year-old home retrofitted with multiple comprehensive energy-saving systems. Check out the latest in electric cars and talk with their owners. Tour natural wildflower and […]
Join MEC at our Project Living Proof (PLP) demo home on Saturday, October 1, 10am – 2pm where we will be celebrating Energy Efficiency Month and National Drive Electric Week. Visit the event page to check out the activities that will be taking place. We hope to see you there!
Are you or your small group looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day? Schedule a tour during April at MEC’s historic demonstration home, Project Living Proof (PLP), that has been retrofitted with energy efficient systems to prove that sustainability and efficiency are possible and affordable, even in older homes. When: Complete the form […]
Join the Kansas City Climate Council’s 2023 Earth Festival The Climate Council of Greater Kansas City is holding multiple events to celebrate Earth Day. Nine days of fairs, workshops, volunteer opportunities and activities throughout the metro area – both in-person and online. Saturday, April 15th through April 23rd. Come learn about the earth and celebrate […]
Join Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) staff and board for a hands-on Volunteer Day at Project Living Proof (PLP), a real-life example for sustainable urban living nestled in the heart of Kansas City. Want to make a difference during Earth Month? This is your perfect outlet. Let’s roll up our sleeves and build a better future […]
Boosting air quality in and around America’s busiest freight hubs Terminal trucks, also known as spotters, yard dogs, or goats, are used to move trailers within cargo and intermodal facilities. Low-speed, high-power operations in terminal truck settings emit far more exhaust than diesel trucks running at highway speeds – which not only threatens surrounding communities, […]
With over 40 kinds of electric cars and trucks on the market, EVs aren’t the wave of the future – they are already here. Join MEC on Friday, October 4 from 11am-2pm at Kansas City Kansas Community College to explore the world of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. This is NOT a sales event, […]
