Metropolitan Energy Center

ECOS Outdoor Nature Club At Project Living Proof
2019-04-23 14:00 - 18:00, 2019-04-09 14:00 - 18:00, 2019-04-02 14:00 - 18:00, 2019-03-12 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
MEC welcomes the students and instructors of the ECOS Outdoor Nature Club to Project Living Proof.

Advanced Clean Transportation Expo
2019-04-23 - 2019-04-26

MEC Earth Day Event
2019-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
For Earth Day 2019, join MEC to explore the everyday ways you can lead a more sustainable lifestyle and become a responsible steward of our earth. From the cars we drive, to the resources we use in our homes and gardens, to the food we eat – living sustainably is truly about making thoughtful choices in our daily lives. And MEC would like to showcase just how easy (and cheap) it can be!
Stop by our historic Project Living Proof eco-friendly demo home to:
-Learn more about cultivating sustainable fruit and vegetable gardens, and take a tour of the Project Living Proof grounds by Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City.
-Roam through Project Living Proof to chat with local organizations that will be tabling to provide education about ways you can make greener lifestyle choices.
-Enjoy delicious and sustainable plant-based burgers and brats, courtesy of VegLife KC.
-Discover the ease and affordability of switching to a hybrid or zero-emission electric car by test driving a LEAF or Tesla courtesy of Mid-America Electric Auto Association and area dealers.
-Hop next door to the Anita B Gorman Conservation Discovery Center for their Native Plant Day to pick up some seeds and flowers courtesy of Missouri Prairie Foundation, and learn more about how you can support our local ecosystems.
-Take a guided tour of our Project Living Proof space, a one-of-a-kind home that’s been upgraded for peak resource efficiency. Gain some exciting ideas for how you can make your home eco-friendly.
-Take part in the launch of a new MEC program designed to make the KC area greener (to be announced in the coming weeks!)
… And so much more! We’ve got some exciting sponsors and activities in the works – so stay tuned for more details! We can’t wait to see you there. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/564960977326992/

ECOS Outdoor Nature Club At Project Living Proof
2019-04-16 14:00 - 18:00
MEC welcomes the students and instructors of the ECOS Outdoor Nature Club to Project Living Proof. Weekly through May 2019.

Autogas Answers for Schools Workshop
2019-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Courtyard Marriott Kansas City East / Blue Springs, 1500 North East Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, MO, 64104
Join Grain Valley School District, Metropolitan Energy Center, Missouri Propane Gas Association, and Ferrellgas to learn more about how local schools can power their buses with propane to lower costs and promote cleaner communities. We’ll hear from bus and propane industry professionals, vendors/suppliers, and alternative fuel experts about funding and implementing propane in your school bus fleet.

Free lunch and a tour of Grain Valley’s propane fueling infrastructure will be provided. We can’t wait to see you there!

ECOS Outdoor Nature Club At Project Living Proof
2019-03-26 14:00 - 18:00
MEC welcomes the students and instructors of the ECOS Outdoor Nature Club to Project Living Proof

Energy Solutions Hub Advisory Committee
2019-03-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109
Date|Time: Mar 15 at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.
Program update, funding opportunities and status, partnerships, events and meetings

2019 WEALTH Day
2019-03-12 08:15 - 15:00 | Kansas Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66612
Join Kansans to learn about and advocate for Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health in Kansas.
Kansas WEALTH Day brings together organizations, advocates, and legislators to connect on environmental issues.
MEC will be acting as a sponsor, and speaking about clean transportation initiatives.
Get up-to-date on current WEALTH policy priorities in Kansas
Visit the Solutions Showcase to learn from leading Kansas organizations
Join the Interfaith Climate Vigil
Enjoy a local foods luncheon
Sample new ideas at the Cookies & Conservation Conversation
Meet with your legislators
AGENDA
8:15 – Welcome
8:30-9:00 – Interfaith Climate Vigil
9:00-10:00 – Advocate Training and Policy Briefing
10:00-2:00 – Solutions Showcase featuring environmental organizations
10:30-2:00 – WEALTH Dialogs with Legislators
12:00-12:30 – Local Foods Lunch with Legislators
2:00 – Cookies and Conservation Conversation
3:00 – WEALTH Day Adjourns
Legislative visits scheduled throughout the day
The Solutions Showcase features businesses and organizations working on WEALTH topics. Get connected to the best groups around!
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Advocate registration with lunch ($10 donation)
Advocate registration no lunch (free)
Legislator registration with complimentary lunch (free)
Legislator registration no lunch (free)
SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
Business Booth ($150) includes booth plus two lunch tickets
Nonprofit Booth ($100) includes booth plus two lunch tickets
Nonprofit Booth reduced rate ($50) – requires volunteer contribution at the event; includes booth plus two lunch tickets
Lunch Sponsor (minimum of $100)
Cookies and Conservation Sponsor (minimum of $50)
For more information and to register, visit http://climateandenergy.org/page.59.wealth-day

KC Mayoral Forum
2019-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO, 64111
Meet the mayoral candidates and see them address important climate, immigration and voter rights issues.
This event is being hosted by the Climate Council of Greater Kansas City, League of Women Voters, Deportation Defense Legal Network, KKFI 90.1 FM and All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church.

ECOS Outdoor Nature Club At Project Living Proof
2019-03-05 14:00 - 18:00 | Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64109

Green Truck Summit
2019-03-05 - 2019-03-08

MEC Open House
2019-02-07 16:30 - 18:30
As you all know, 2018 was a big year for MEC! Among the many exciting (but, in some ways, bittersweet) changes included moving locations to a nonprofit co-working space. Although we are sad to say goodbye to a building that gave us so many memories, we are proud to share a space with fellow nonprofits in the Kansas City community who are doing excellent work. Best of all, this allows us to take our sustainability mission to a whole new level by sharing energy use with our friendly new neighbors and reducing our overall carbon footprint.
We’ll provide light snacks, beer, and wine. We are excited to get the new year started and show you all where we will be working on our Clean Transportation and Energy Efficiency projects! The event is free, but please RSVP through our Eventbrite page. We can’t wait to see you all!

35th Anniversary Gala
2018-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Lifted Spirits Distillery, 1734 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Join us for our 35th anniversary gala!
Metropolitan Energy Center is celebrating 35 years of transforming energy use in the heartland, and 20 years of hosting the Kansas City Regional Clean Cities Coalition. We are hosting a celebration to show our deep appreciation to our stakeholders and members for the tremendous achievements in clean fuel adoption and energy efficiency practices at the local and regional levels. This celebration, as well as your ticket purchase, will include:

A live jazz band
A silent auction including pieces from local artists and much more
An awards ceremony recognizing companies and individuals who have contributed to our region’s achievements
Networking with industry professionals
Two drink tickets (followed by a cash bar!)
Small plates

This event will celebrate our accomplishments over the last 35 years, and will also serve as a launchpad to continue the critical environmental programs that keep our community green and livable for generations. We are deeply appreciative for all of those who have made our 35 years a success, and look forward to many more years of energy transformation. Lastly, this party will be followed by a Street Car bar crawl throughout the Crossroads!
For more information, to sponsor, donate an auction item, or to volunteer, please contact Beth Pauley.

FREE Training: Safe Gas Garage (safety, costs, codes, adjacent spaces, more)
2018-10-17 - 2018-10-18
Gaseous Fuels Garage Modifications Training
October 17-18, 2018 | 8 am – 4:45 pm | Kansas City, KS | FREE

Click here for more information on the training or to register

Marathon Technical Services is working with KC Regional Clean Cities coalition to provide FREE, hands-on educational training on the proper and safe way to design, build, and operate maintenance facilities for CNG, LNG, hydrogen, and propane vehicles. The training includes both in-classroom training (Oct 17) and tours of local facilities (Oct 18). Attendees must register for both days separately.
DAY 1: (register)
The in-class content will be offered at the Wyandotte County Fleet Services in Kansas City, KS. October 17 course topics will include:

Properties of gas
Safety issues and failure scenarios
Code overview and application
Best practices – Designing for certain building types
Best application of equipment options
Cold vs. warm weather garages
Special spaces (paint booth, adjacent spaces)
Cost data
Case studies/virtual tours

DAY 2 (register):
You must attend the training on October 17 to participate in the tours. On October 18, participants will tour gaseous fuel facilities at North Kansas City School District, KC Area Transportation Authority, and Lee’s Summit Schools.
Click here for more information on the training or to register

Alternative Fuels in Mid-America Workshop Series: CNG in Southwestern Kansas
2018-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Clarion Inn, 1911 East Kansas Avenue, Garden City, Kansas, 67846
Learn more about Energy Independence and alternative fuel adoption! Join us for a free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Workshop event and 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. This workshop will follow the Chamber breakfast earlier that morning, so you have the opportunity to “double up” your networking! The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please RSVP here.

This event is sponsored by Sparq Natural Gas, Black Hills Energy, The City of Garden City, and Kansas City Regional and Central Kansas Clean Cities Coalitions,

VW Settlement Regional Meeting - September 7th 2018 At MARC
2018-09-07 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.
