Future Forward 2025: The Kansas Energy Economy
2025-10-08 08:00 - 2025-10-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hotel Topeka at City Center, 1717 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS
Future Forward: The Kansas Energy Economy will feature keynote speakers, robust panel discussions, and innovative micro sessions. Kansas – and its businesses – are paving the way for the next generation of energy technology. Whether you’re a leader in the clean energy industry or simply want to learn about the Kansas energy economy’s future, this conference should not be missed. This will be more than a networking opportunity; attendees will leave with new ideas about how they can embrace and play a role in the new energy future.

KU Medical Center 2025 Sustainability and Wellness Fair
2025-10-20 11:00 - 13:00 | KU Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas
Join us at the Sustainability and Wellness Fair at KU Medical Center! Discover innovative ways to live more sustainably while connecting with KU departments, local organizations and community leaders. Metropolitan Energy Center will be on site with resources to help you explore electric vehicles and make your home more energy efficient. Enjoy delicious food, fun trivia and exciting prizes while learning how small changes can make a big impact!

Bringing Purpose to Power: Community, Energy and Art
2025-10-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, Missouri, 64130, United States
Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) invites you to an evening of community, creativity and connection. Bringing Purpose to Power: Community, Energy and Art celebrates 40 years of MEC’s work by bringing neighbors, partners and supporters together for a night of learning and celebration.

What to Expect:

Community Voices – Hear from local leaders working at the intersection of energy efficiency, sustainability and equity.

Art and Music – Enjoy art and performances that highlight the theme Power in Community.

Practical Resources – Take home energy efficiency tips, tools and free efficiency kits to help save money and strengthen your home.

Food and Connection – Enjoy locally catered food, live music and the chance to meet neighbors, community advocates and like-minded people interested in sustainability and environmental equity.

Connecting sustainability with community creativity, attendees will walk away with new knowledge, new connections and inspiration to take action in their neighborhoods.

REGISTER NOW!

Marlbrough Homeowners Resource Fair
2025-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Marlbrough Community Center, 8200 The Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri, 64131
Discover tools, programs, and local resources to help you maintain and improve your home at the Marlborough Homeowners Resource Fair. This free community event will feature a variety of organizations offering information for homeowners.

Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) will be there sharing tips and resources on how to make your home healthier and more comfortable — including ways to improve indoor air quality, reduce allergens and create a safer living environment.

Fleet Hot Topics: NAFA and MEC Lunch & Learn
2025-11-12 10:30 - 13:00 | Evergy’s Cedar Point Office, 10056 Raytown Rd., Kansas City, Missouri, 64134, United States
Join Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) and the NAFA Kansas City chapter for an exciting Lunch and Learn event designed for fleet managers from municipal and private sectors. Network with peers, learn about alternative fuels and sustainable fleet solutions, and cap the afternoon with a Fleet Hot Topics Discussion covering all things fleet management.

Panelists include:

Dan Williams, Fleet Manager, City of Kansas City

Julie Dietrich, Evergy, Fleet Electrification Manager

Steven Rice, ChargePoint, Fleet Account Executive

Tentative Agenda:

10:30 a.m. – Check-in

10:45 a.m. – Welcome Remarks

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Session 1: Navigating Alternative Fuels

12:00–12:30 p.m. – Lunch

12:30–1:00 p.m. – Fleet Hot Topics Discussion

1:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks

Whether you manage municipal or private fleets, this event will give you practical knowledge and valuable connections to advance your sustainability goals.

Register today to secure your spot and join MEC and NAFA in driving the future of fleet management.

Contact: Drew Arends for questions.

Clean Fuels Conference
2026-01-19 08:00 - 2026-01-22 17:00 | Kansas
The Clean Fuels Conference in Orlando, Florida connects key players of the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industry for one can’t-miss event. Clean fuels for land, sea and sky come together for a week of expert sessions, exhibits and showcases. Attendees include clean fuels producers and marketers, distributors, feedstock providers, fleet managers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), ESG officers and members of the media. Our Metropolitan Energy Center team will be there in partnership with Kansas Soybean Commission.

Webinar: Electric School Bus 101
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Kansas
Electric School Buses (ESBs) are emerging as a cleaner, healthier and more cost-effective way to transport students. But what do they mean for school districts in practice?

In this first webinar of our ESB Training Series, Metropolitan Energy Center will explain what electric school buses are, how they work and how they differ from diesel buses. Attendees will learn about the environmental and health benefits of ESBs, potential cost savings, common operational questions, and available funding and support for Missouri districts interested in exploring adoption.

This session is ideal for transportation directors, superintendents, fleet managers, maintenance staff and community members looking to start the conversation about electric school buses.

2026 WEALTH Day at the Capitol
2026-03-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Kansas State Capitol, 300 SW Tenth Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66612
Join Kansans on Monday, March 23rd to learn about and advocate for Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health.

Kansas WEALTH Day of Advocacy and Education brings together organizations, advocates, and legislators to connect on Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health – Kansas WEALTH! We are excited to be back at the Capitol in-person for WEALTH Day in 2026!
