Metropolitan Energy Center

Exploring EVs in Municipal Fleets
2021-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Indian Creek Library, 16100 W 135th St, Olathe, KS, 66062
Municipal fleet electrification. Is it possible today? What vehicles can I order as plug-ins? Are they reliable? What metro fleets are using electric cars and trucks already? How can I get help funding electric vehicles in our city or county?
Join City of Olathe and Kansas City Regional Clean Cities to find out the answers to these questions and tour the solar-powered electric charging stations at Indian Creek Library. Olathe has been upgrading their EV fleet and installing 4 off-grid solar EV chargers. Find out what else they’re doing to clean up their fleet.
Attendees will include members of the local chapter of American Public Works Association, with lots of opportunities to share information, lessons learned and best practices.
Stick around for additional lunch and learn regarding all-electric terminal tractors being used in metro yards, including at Johnson County’s wastewater treatment plant.
Attendance is limited. Register today to guarantee your seat and claim your complementary lunch.
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction

City of Olathe Fleet

Clean transportation planning, research, and deployments. Insight into the differences between EV and CNG refuse haulers.
Fleet Electrification Assistance and Funding Opportunities

Green Fleet analysis and support, funding opportunities, Kansas City Regional Clean Cities assistance portfolio
Lunch & Learn with Orange EV

On Display: Solar-powered charging station, Alt fuel refuse hauler

Our Best Buildings Yet: A Forum on Energy Efficiency in the Kansas City Region & Beyond
2021-10-07 10:30 - 12:30 | MO
Energy Awareness Month is right around the corner, but why is it important?

As nationwide awareness grows over the connection between indoor air quality and extreme weather, the Kansas City region is feeling the heat due to its aging building stock. Luckily, there are code manuals to guide prudent action — roadmaps for new construction and adapting existing buildings.

Join Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC), KCMO Councilwoman Andrea Bough, The Builders’ Association, and a panel of buildings experts on Thursday, October 7 at 10:30 am CDT as we discuss best building practices, the International Energy Conservation Code, and what can be done to clean up the interior air of our buildings. The event will be relevant to codes departments, policymakers, builders, contractors, and anyone who is motivated to create a brighter, cleaner, & healthier future for all.
*Visit the Speakers & Panelists page to learn more about our experts!

We want to hear from YOU.
Complete this quick survey to tell us what topics you would like discussed during the event.

Native Plant Sale and EV Display
2021-09-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
Join us rain or shine on Sept 25 for a native plant sale.

Native Plants
Butterfly Station
Garden Tour
Photo Booth
Electric Vehicle Display

Learn about native flowers of Missouri from a Master Gardener, visit our butterfly station, and capture a selfie at our custom photo booth!

There is also a display of electric vehicles. We may be able to accommodate small parties with tours of the interior of the demonstration house. If so, masks will be required for house tours.

Your patronage supports the work at Project Living Proof, a partnership of Metropolitan Energy Center and Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City. Here, we demonstrate a green living landscape with the use of native plants and the production of fruits and vegetables, which go to a local food pantry.

This event is also supported by the Pilgrim Center and the Prairie and Wetland Center.

Glynite Construction
2019-12-13, 2019-11-16, 2019-10-18, 2019-09-27, 2019-07-12 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109

Benchmarking Data Jam
2019-12-10 08:30 - 13:00 | Mid-America Regional Council, 600 Broadway Boulevard, Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri, 64105
Public Sector Benchmarking Data Jam
Join us for a Free Energy and Water Benchmarking Data Jam exclusively for public
sector building operators and managers.
Tuesday, December 10
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kansas City, MO
In this event, attendees will:
• Gain a basic understanding of benchmarking
• Learn about its value and how to convey it to leadership
• Understand how to access, collect and upload building energy and water
data.
In addition, public sector attendees will receive free hands-on instruction on how
to enter your buildings’ energy and water consumption information into the
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Tool.
Registration
Register early for this free event so we can help you obtain the information
needed. Please visit https://kcdatajam.eventbrite.com to register. Space is limited.
Location
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Conference Center
Broadway Room
600 Broadway Boulevard, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64105
For more information, please contact Ian Blanding, Building Policy Manager at
MEEA, at iblanding@mwalliance.org or 312-784-7269.

Green Drinks
2019-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
Evening presentation on utility-scale solar and wind.

MEC Board Meeting
2019-11-20 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109

PLP Board & Staff Workday
2019-11-16 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109

Landlord Efficiency Summit
2019-11-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Westport Presbyterian Church, 201 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO
Metropolitan Energy Center invites landlords and property managers to attend an informational event for those looking to learn more about retaining tenants, lowering communal energy costs, or replacing old appliances and systems with rebates and incentives. Cut bills by 20-40%, ensure healthy environments, maintain compliance with Kansas City, MOs Benchmarking Ordinance, and more with this 1-Day Landlord Energy Efficiency Summit.
We are excited to announce the honorable Mayor Quinton Lucas as our Opening Speaker, and look forward to the perspectives he will bring regarding the future of sustainability, equity, housing, and economic development in our city.
Here’s what you can expect to learn at the Landlord Efficiency Summit:

Benefits of Energy Efficiency in the Rental Environment: Energy efficiency updates can be a boost for the wallet, tenant happiness, and property values.

Rebates, Incentives and Financing Efficiency Projects: Area utilities will discuss rebates, programs and other opportunities for you to save and create a healthy space

Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Policy: Learn how to use EnergyStar Portfolio Manager or other benchmarking software to track utility usage and find areas to save.

Current and Cutting-Edge Efficiency Products & Ideas: Area companies discuss green roofs, solar, efficiency heating and cooling and more.

Networking: Spend time meeting and networking with energy efficiency groups, developers, landlords, and attendees.

Join us for this informative and cutting-edge workshop, so you can cut your energy costs, capitalize on local incentives programs, work in harmony with tenants, and promote healthier living environments.

Green CAT
2019-10-04 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
Green CAT energy efficiency testing in the home.

Green CAT
2019-10-02, 2019-10-01, 2019-07-09 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
Green CAT Training Program to help educate individuals and homeowners in the community to promote energy efficiency.

Project Living Proof Tour
2019-09-30 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
Tour of Project Living Proof for out of town visitors, and locals who are interested in the house.

Green CAT
2019-09-30 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
Green CAT Training Program to help educate individuals in the community to promote energy efficiency.

KCAI- Visual Advocacy Class
2019-09-04 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109

Missouri VW Settlement Presentation
2019-08-16 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
Presentation on VW Settlement for bus, and municipal fleet support held by Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Green CAT
2019-07-26 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
Green CAT testing energy efficiency in the home.

Green Drinks: Battery Chat at Project Living Proof
2019-07-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
For July’s Green Drinks, we’ll be meeting at Metropolitan Energy Center’s sustainable demo home, Project Living Proof, to talk about battery technology. Most of us are familiar with the uses of batteries for motor vehicles and energy storage, but what about how these batteries are sourced on the front end and recycled or re-used on the back end?
Frank Jakob from Black and Veatch will talk with us about the geography of materials that go into battery technology, where they are assembled, and the scalability of this for an expanded future use. Then how are these batteries are recycle or re-used. We’ll be skipping over the use of batteries, focusing entirely on their sustainability as the technology grows and expands.
In addition, we’ll be taking a tour of Project Living Proof, a one-of-a-kind eco-friendly home to see and experience all of its green updates. We’ll also take a special look at the solar battery storage system that helps power the home.
Hope you can join us for this fascinating topic that will impact us all!

UMKC School of Architecture
2019-07-11 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109

Power Forward: A New Vision For The Kansas Clean Energy Future
2019-06-18 08:30 - 17:00 | WSU Tech, 4004 N Webb, Wichita, Kansas
Are you a member of the following groups?
A city council or city manager
A county commission
The Kansas State Legislature
The clean energy industry
A clean energy expert, or
Citizens interested in Kansas’ clean energy future
Join us for in-depth day discussing the state’s energy future!
We will discuss:
how to prepare for the advances in transportation
diversifying our energy grid with renewable energy
advancing best practices in energy efficient and affordable commercial, public, and residential building, and
creating new jobs through renewable and energy efficiency sectors.
We will finish the day tying it all together through a discussion of how to draft comprehensive & effective energy plans at the community, county, and state levels. The vision of these plans will be to ensure energy affordability, smart infrastructure, and job creation.
You won’t want to miss this broad, visionary, and informative dialogue!

Event Schedule:
8:30AM – 9:00AM – Registration & Breakfast
9:00AM – 9:15AM – Welcoming Remarks by CEP & CEBC Directors
9:15 AM -10:15AM – How Public Policy Can Unlock Advanced Energy Efficiency Technology
10:15AM – 10:30AM – Break
10:30AM – 11:30AM – Building for the Future
11:30AM – 12:30AM – Upgrade & Build Energy Efficient Residential Housing Through Design Excellence – Policy/Contractors
12:30PM – 1:30PM – Luncheon with Keynote Speaker
1:30PM – 3:00PM – Diversify with Renewable Energy Resources
3:00PM – 3:15PM — Afternoon networking break
3:15PM – 4:15PM – Tomorrow’s Transportation Needs
4:15PM – 5:00PM – Tying It All Together Discussion

KCI Presents: Electrify
2019-06-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Kansas City International Airport, 601 Brasilia Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64153, United States
Kansas City International Airport was the first airport in the US to deploy electric buses, and has become a global pioneer in electric bus technology. Join Kansas City Regional Clean Cities in an exciting exploration into transit’s electrified future with the nation’s leading authority in its adoption: KCI.
In this free workshop, we’ll delve into the revolutionary drivability, clean technology, and affordability of electric buses. Here’s what you can expect:
-Hear from EV and fleet industry experts on electric bus implementation, infrastructure, and funding opportunities.
-Tour KCI’s fleet facilities, enjoy a test ride of their electric buses, and hear from Kenneth Williams, KCI’s Fleet Manager and an international advocate for electric buses.
-Network with likeminded transportation and fleet professionals.
-Complimentary lunch provided.
You won’t want to miss this hands-on and local introduction to the next frontier of clean transportation technology. Join us and discover what it takes to bring your fleet to the cutting edge.
Register here for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kansas-city-international-airport-presents-electrify-tickets-61177125429

VegFest KC: Day 3
2019-06-09 10:00 - 16:00 | City Market Park, 5 W 3rd St, Kansas City, MO, 64105
VegFest is a fun, immersive way to learn how moving more toward a plant-based lifestyle is better for you, the environment, and animals. MEC will be tabling to offer the community information about other simple, sustainable lifestyle choices. We will also be hosting an EV Ride & Drive all day, so come see us to take an electric car for a spin!
•Sample a variety of delicious plant-based foods
•Discover eco-friendly and cruelty-free products
•Connect with health and wellness practitioners and advocates
•Listen to presentations on the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle
•Engage with animal advocacy and welfare organizations
•Enjoy the beer garden, cooking demos, and kids’ activity area

VegFest KC: Day 2
2019-06-08 10:00 - 16:00 | City Market Park, 5 W 3rd St, Kansas City, MO, 64105
VegFest is a fun, immersive way to learn how moving more toward a plant-based lifestyle is better for you, the environment, and animals. MEC will be tabling to educate the community about other simple sustainably lifestyle choices, and offering an EV Ride & Drive.
•Sample a variety of delicious plant-based foods
•Discover eco-friendly and cruelty-free products
•Connect with health and wellness practitioners and advocates
•Listen to presentations on the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle
•Engage with animal advocacy and welfare organizations
•Enjoy the beer garden, cooking demos, and kids’ activity area

VegFest KC: Day 1
2019-06-07 18:00 - 22:00 | City Market Park, 5 W 3rd St, Kansas City, MO, 64105
VegFest is a fun, immersive way to learn how moving more toward a plant-based lifestyle is better for you, the environment, and animals. MEC will be tabling so we can chat with the community about other simple lifestyle choices you can make to live more sustainably.
•Sample a variety of delicious plant-based foods
•Discover eco-friendly and cruelty-free products
•Connect with health and wellness practitioners and advocates
•Listen to presentations on the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle
•Engage with animal advocacy and welfare organizations
•Enjoy the beer garden, cooking demos, and kids’ activity area

School Energy Efficiency Luncheon
2019-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | KCK Public Library, 3104 Strong Avenue, Kansas City, KS, 66106
Metropolitan Energy Center, a non-profit hub for energy efficiency, invites you to an informal luncheon to discuss indoor air quality and its effect on student performance. With creative strategies and small changes, you can improve student cognition by 20% while saving money on school utility bills. Not only can you enhance student performance, but improve the overall health of your classroom.
Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/energy-efficiency-luncheon-tickets-59466884051
Some of the topics you can expect to be covered:
Linking Indoor Air Quality with Student Performance
First Hand Experience with Creative Funding Strategies
How to Pay for it: ESCOs, Bonds, and Rebates
Peer-to-Peer Networking and Roundtable
Have an energy efficiency success story you’d like to share? Let us know!
