Metropolitan Energy Center

VW Settlement Regional Meeting - September 7th 2018 At MARC
2018-09-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Mid-America Regional Council, 600 Broadway Boulevard, Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri, 64105
The final VW Settlements for Kansas and Missouri have been announced, with over $56 million in funding available over the next ten years. This means new school buses, cleaner fleets, and expanded charging networks for electric cars.
So how does it work? Is your organization, company or school district eligible to apply for funding? What’s the timeline, anrd when will money be available?
For answers to these questions – and a whole lot more – join us on Friday morning, September 7th from 9:00 – 10:00. MEC and Mid-America Regional Council will provide experts, answers and your chance to meet with the agencies in both states that are managing the program.
What: VW Settlement Review
When: Friday September 7th 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Where: Mid-America Regional Council Boardroom, 600 Broadway, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64105 (Guest parking on the upper level at the Rivergate Center).

Northland School Districts Energy Efficiency Meeting
2018-09-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Public Schools Support Services Building – 801 Kent Street, Liberty, MO 64068, 801 Kent Street, Liberty, MO, 64068, United States
Come meet with fellow Northland Missouri school districts and learn what energy efficiency projects are being done in various school districts. Metropolitan Energy Center will be leading the discussion on what schools can do to be more energy efficient, leading to both energy cost savings and a lighter footprint on the environment.

Energy Solutions Hub: Speed Greening
2018-08-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Lifted Spirits Distillery, 1734 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
In the energy efficiency equivalent of speed dating, visit with your choice of energy solution vendors. How does it work? Choose several speed greening table hosts you want to meet. At each table of 6-8 people, your table host may give a short pitch or jump into round-table introductions. You’ll have about 30 seconds to introduce yourself and your problem statement, you’ll learn some things, then move on to the next table.
There will be plenty of time for general networking and refreshments to wet your whistle.
The Energy Solutions Hub works with small to medium sized business owners, manufacturers, municipals, and multi-family homes, and our goal is to cut energy use in KC by 4 percent in the next 2 years. This would save over $40 million annually in consumer energy costs, and offset the equivalent amount of CO2 to burning 37 million gallons of gasoline.
Come meet the team behind the program and and your fellow community members.
Questions: Sara@metroenergy.org

Dannar Mobile Power Station Demonstration
2018-08-24 11:00 - 14:00 | KCI Airport, 125 Paris Street, Kansas City, MO, 64153, United States
Please join us to view a demonstration of the first of its kind all electric, zero emission, off road, heavy duty work vehicle: The Mobile Power Station. In partnership with Metropolitan Energy Center and the Kansas City Airport, we will be presenting this revolutionary vehicle to end users from the airport, government and private markets. We will have light refreshments with a presentation followed by a demonstration of the vehicle where you can drive and work with the vehicle yourself.

Building Operator Certification Training
2018-08-07 - 2018-08-08 | One Kansas City Place, 1200 Main St, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
Building Operator Certification (BOC) is a nationally recognized, award-winning training program that offers facilities personnel the knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers.
The first round of training begins on August 7th.
With a combination of hands-on and classroom training, BOC delivers immediate results and long-term savings that benefit operators, owners and occupants.
• Capture proven energy savings through energy efficiency projects at your facility – an average 200,000 square feet facility can save around $16,000 annually.
• Improve the comfort and safety of your building occupants through increased communication and implementation of practical no–cost and low-cost solutions.
• Enhance your job skills and competitiveness—over 50% of BOC graduates report increases both in job responsibilities and compensation.
Register at the web link below:
WWW.BOCCENTRAL.ORG

Southland School District Meeting
2018-07-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Center High School, 8107 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64131, United States
At this networking event and roundtable, find out what Southland School District is doing to be more energy efficient, and how you can get involved in the effort.

Municipals and Energy Efficiency
2018-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Anita Gorman Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Hear from Seimens, KCMO, and other municipalities about their experiences with energy efficiency projects. Learn which projects generated the greatest return on investment, and some common pitfalls to avoid.

Online Course: Facility Management Professional (FMP) - Operations and Maintenance
2018-07-15
Course Description
Operations and Maintenance is one of the four courses required to earn the must-have Facility Management Professional (FMP®) credential. This course will help facility managers excel in their primary role of managing and overseeing an operating facility.

Workshop Series - Alternative Fuels in Mid-America: CNG in Western Kansas
2018-06-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Western Cooperative Electric, 635 S 13th Street, Wakeeney, KS, 67672, United States
Learn more about Energy Independence right before Independence Day! Celebrate Independence Day by showing your support for domestic and American fuel. Join Kansas City Regional Clean Cities Coalition and Sparq Natural Gas for a FREE educational lunch to learn how you can save costs and successfully implement Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel. You will have a chance to learn successful adoption practices from industry experts and network with industry professionals. Register by June 15th for a chance to win an Amazon Gift Card. Register through the website links. For any questions, contact Natalie at natalie@metroenergy.org.

MEEA 2018 Annual Meeting
2018-06-20 14:00 - 2018-06-21 15:00 | Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W Jefferson, Louisville, KY, 40202
Description
MEEA’s Annual Meeting is a free, member-only event that brings together MEEA members to review our accomplishments and discuss key issues impacting EE in the region.
Updated Agenda
Wednesday, June 20
Pre-Meeting Workshop: “To Efficiency and Beyond! Distributed Energy Resources for a Modern Grid” – 2-5 p.m.
Member Reception – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 21
Annual Meeting – 8 a.m.-2 p.m. See the full agenda for more details.
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience or Louisville Slugger Museum Tour – 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Please note, the Annual Meeting is for MEEA members only. To see if your organization is a MEEA member, please see our member list. Contact membership@mwalliance.org for information about joining.

Webinar: Portfolio Manager 301
2018-06-19 12:00 - 13:00
With a good background on the basic functionality of EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® tool, learn about some advanced features including: using spreadsheet upload templates to update property data; setting goals and targets to plan energy improvements for properties; creating custom reports; and using the Sustainable Buildings Checklist.

Webinar: Portfolio Manager 201
2018-06-12 12:00 - 13:00
Continue to learn about EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool, with a deeper dive into more advanced functionalities such as: editing property data; correcting and updating property use details; using the data quality checker; and sharing property data.

Plug Into Electric Vehicles
2018-06-08 08:00 - 10:30 | Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Union Station – Arthur Stillwell Room | Kansas City, MO
KCP&L, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Mid-America Regional Council, Kansas City Regional Clean Cities and the Green Business Network invite you to learn more about the benefits of electric vehicles for fleets and employees. This event is open to fleet and sustainability managers or VP level decision makers at corporations.
The Kansas City region is one of the fastest growing electric vehicle (EV) markets in the nation. Learn why – and how electric vehicles could make sense for your fleet or employees. Electric vehicles offer a host of benefits:

Cheaper to own and drive than gas-powered vehicles
Easy to maintain (no oil changes ever!)
Reliable, efficient and easy to drive
Federal tax incentives available
Boosts sustainability profile

Hear from electric vehicle experts, ask questions of long-time drivers and network with like-minded business representatives. Plus, you’ll get the chance to take a look at and test drive a range of EV models in one convenient location.

Webinar: Engaging Commercial Tenants and Occupants in Energy Efficiency
2018-06-06 12:00 - 13:00
The people who work in your office building, retail store, warehouse, or other commercial building can make or break your efficiency strategy – after all, they often consume most of the energy. How do you engage your tenants and occupants to start saving energy? Learn innovative strategies and proven approaches to effectively drive savings in tenant spaces and get occupants energized about efficiency.
Speakers:
• Daniel Egan, Vice President, Head of Sustainability and Utilities at Vornado Realty Trust
• Will Teichman, Senior Director of Strategic Operations at Kimco Realty Corp.

Webinar: Portfolio Manager 101
2018-06-05 12:00 - 13:30
Join us as we introduce and demonstrate the core functionality of EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool. Attendees will learn how to: navigate Portfolio Manager; add a property and enter details about it; enter energy and water consumption data; and generate template performance reports to assess progress.

Online Course: Facility Management Professional (FMP) - Leadership and Strategy
2018-06-01
Course Description:
Leadership and Strategy is one of the four courses required to earn the must-have Facility Management Professional (FMP®) credential. This course will help facility managers to develop and implement effective strategies that align with the corporate mission and integrate people, places, processes and technology.

Illuminated Waters
2018-05-25 18:00 - 2018-05-26 20:00 | Theis Park, Oak Street and West 47th STreet, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
Mark your calendar for this innovative artistic experience on MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! This unique, free, two-day water festival will combine everything we have all learned to love—StoneLion’s giant puppet play, food trucks from around Kansas City, interactive art, games and music.
Everything will be at Theis Park right next to Brush Creek. You’ll have the same fun you’ve always had, with Mother’s Day for Mother Earth—only this year experience new artists, strolling musicians and activities before the show, watch amazing giant puppets in a play, floating on the water, actually in the water and GLOWING.
But wait, that’s not all – after the show join in the fun with a family friendly glow party afterwards. Glowing art, glo performers, backlight fun, music and interactive games alongside illuminated puppets.

AEE May Meeting - Q&A with Ashok Gupta
2018-05-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Doubletree by Hilton Kansas City – Overland Park, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS, 66212
This meeting will be structured quite informally from our normal presentations. Ashok Gupta has been with NRDC since 1991 and is extremely knowledgeable in various areas of the Energy sector.
This will be a Q&A style presentation, and we need the audience to come armed with various questions to ask Mr. Gupta. The questions can range from Economy and Policy to Technology and Opinion
Here are some examples of topics:

Energy Policy at State, Local and/or National levels
Clean Energy Advancements in Kansas and/or Missouri
EV Vehicles or Self-driving Vehicles
Climate Change
Energy Efficiency
Nuclear vs. Natural Gas vs. Renewables

Presenter Bio:
Ashok Gupta is Senior Energy Economist at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a non-profit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists dedicated to protecting public health and the environment with more than two million members and on-line activists, where he works with his colleagues on global warming policies, electric utility regulation, energy efficiency, renewables, sustainable building design and transportation. He was previously Director of Programs at NRDC as well as the Director of the Air/Energy Program. He has been with NRDC since 1991. He lives in the Kansas City area.
Mr. Gupta served as NRDC’s representative on Mayor Bloomberg’s Sustainability Advisory Board and Energy Policy Task Force. He received the US Green Building Council’s 2007 Leadership Award for Advocacy, the Environmental Steward Award from Solar One in 2006, the Environmental Professional of the Year Award from the Association of Energy Engineers in 2003, and the Environmental Advocates’ 2001 Advocate Award for leadership in support of clean air and energy. Mr. Gupta also serves on the Boards of Directors of NYC Energy Efficiency Corporation, Building Energy Exchange, PACE Nation, Smart Growth America, and Bridging the Gap.
Mr. Gupta has a bachelor’s degree in physics and math from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in economics from American University.

Grant Workshop for New Federal Funding Opportunities
2018-05-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
Wed, May 23 | 2:30-3:30 pm | Project Living Proof | 917 Emmanuel Cleaver II Blvd, KCMO
Kansas City Regional Clean Cities is hosting a grant workshop on three new funding opportunities totaling more than $140 million nationwide. These programs cover diesel emissions reduction, low- and zero-emission transit fleets, and infrastructure and super-fast charging, plus other projects. We’ll cover eligibility, the application process, financial and cost-share requirements, and much more in this free workshop.
All interested potential grant applicants are cordially invited to participate. This includes state and local governments, transit agencies, MPOs, non-profit organizations and school districts. Although for-profit companies are not eligible to apply directly for these grants, Clean Cities routinely works with our corporate fleet members to administer grants for their projects. Interested businesses are welcome to attend.
Join us in person at Project Living Proof, or attend virtually via GoToMeeting or telephone at (646)749-3122, Access Code: 448-679-701. If attending in person, please park at the Anita Gorman Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO.
Whether attending virtually or in-person, please RSVP to David Albrecht. You can also reach out to David for questions regarding the event.

Webinar: Portfolio Manager 101 for Commercial New Construction Projects
2018-05-17 13:00 - 14:15
Join us as we demonstrate the ENERGY STAR Target Finder and Portfolio Manager tools, show how they can be used to meet industry initiatives, and discuss other industry software tools that connect to Portfolio Manager. Attendees will also learn the benefits of achieving ENERGY STAR on their building design projects, how to assess and improve the efficiency of their design’s intended energy use, and how to set and achieve design energy efficiency targets.

LED Lighting Workshop - K-State University
2018-05-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Kansas State University, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 300, Manhattan, KS
The Kansas Energy Program at Kansas State University, the Kansas Corporation Commission, and Stanion Electric are hosting an LED lighting workshop in Manhattan, Kansas on Thursday, May 17, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Topics will include a look at LED trends and common challenges one might encounter during a lighting retrofit. Come visit with vendors and experience hands-on demonstrations. There is a $25 registration fee to cover parking and food.
This workshop is perfect for superintendents, city managers, facility managers, and energy managers at K-12 schools, colleges, universities, municipal buildings, and commercial and industrial facilities. This workshop is intended for facilities considering a lighting retrofit to LED or those interested in the field of lighting. Professional development hours are available for professional engineers and certified energy managers.

NAFA Mid-America Chapter Meeting
2018-05-16 10:30 - 13:00 | Joe’s BBQ 180 Room, 11944 S Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
Join the Mid-America NAFA Chapter for a very informative session that you don’t want to miss. Our guest speaker is Mr. Jeff Burns, Attorney at Dollar Burns & Becker, LC. Mr. Burns is arguably one of the most respected truck crash litigators in the nation. When he is not litigating cases, he is actively educating the public and working for rule changes, stronger laws and stricter enforcement.

Online Course: Facility Management Professional (FMP) - Finance and Business
2018-05-14 08:00 - 17:00
Course Description
Finance and Business is one of the four courses required to earn the must-have Facility Management Professional (FMP®) credential. This course will help facility managers to understand the basics of finance and business and to utilize financial tools and reporting to effectively manage their business, evaluate performance and communicate with the C-Suite.

ESH Advisory Council Meeting
2018-05-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
Date|Time: May 11th at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd.

Sustainable Fleet Webinars: Best Practices of the 100 Best Fleets
2018-05-09 13:00 - 14:00
The winners of the 2018 edition of the 100 Best Fleets will be announced at NAFA I&E on April 27th in Anaheim CA. On May 9th, hear from three of these innovative fleets in one powerful presentation. These 100 Best Fleet Managers are experts who can provide valuable insights to use immediately in your own operation. Please join us on this free webinar to hear their best practices and other actions and initiatives to help your organization become better. Note: The 2018 edition of The Green Fleet Awards will open for nominations early next month. The winners will be announced on August 21, 2018 as a pre-conference event for the Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference in Durham NC.
