BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Metropolitan Energy Center - ECPv6.15.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Metropolitan Energy Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://metroenergy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Metropolitan Energy Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180605T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081500 CREATED:20180514T192937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T193834Z UID:5197-1528200000-1528205400@metroenergy.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Portfolio Manager 101 DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://metroenergy.org/event/portfolio-manager-101/ CATEGORIES:Energy Solutions Hub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180602 DTSTAMP:20260404T081500 CREATED:20180514T184857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T185455Z UID:5170-1527811200-1527897599@metroenergy.org SUMMARY:Online Course: Facility Management Professional (FMP) - Leadership and Strategy DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nLeadership 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. URL:https://metroenergy.org/event/online-course-facility-management-professional-fmp-leadership-and-strategy/ CATEGORIES:Energy Solutions Hub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180525T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180526T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081500 CREATED:20180508T205609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T185540Z UID:5102-1527271200-1527364800@metroenergy.org SUMMARY:Illuminated Waters DESCRIPTION: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. \nEverything 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. \nBut 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. URL:https://metroenergy.org/event/illuminated-waters/ LOCATION:Theis Park\, Oak Street and West 47th STreet\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180525T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180525T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081500 CREATED:20180514T191254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T191312Z UID:5188-1527247800-1527253200@metroenergy.org SUMMARY:AEE May Meeting - Q&A with Ashok Gupta DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 \nHere are some examples of topics: \n\nEnergy Policy at State\, Local and/or National levels\nClean Energy Advancements in Kansas and/or Missouri\nEV Vehicles or Self-driving Vehicles\nClimate Change\nEnergy Efficiency\nNuclear vs. Natural Gas vs. Renewables\n\nPresenter Bio: \nAshok 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. \nMr. 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. \nMr. Gupta has a bachelor’s degree in physics and math from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in economics from American University. URL:https://metroenergy.org/event/may-meeting-qa-with-ashok-gupta/ LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Kansas City – Overland Park\, 10100 College Blvd.\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66212 CATEGORIES:Energy Solutions Hub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180523T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180523T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081500 CREATED:20180515T203701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T222605Z UID:5234-1527085800-1527089400@metroenergy.org SUMMARY:Grant Workshop for New Federal Funding Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Wed\, May 23 | 2:30-3:30 pm | Project Living Proof | 917 Emmanuel Cleaver II Blvd\, KCMO \nKansas 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. \nAll 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. \nJoin 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. \nWhether attending virtually or in-person\, please RSVP to David Albrecht. You can also reach out to David for questions regarding the event. URL:https://metroenergy.org/event/grant-workshop-for-new-federal-funding-opportunities/ LOCATION:Project Living Proof\, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109 CATEGORIES:Grant Workshop,Kansas City Clean Cities,Project Living Proof ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas City Clean Cities":MAILTO:david@metroenergy.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T141500 DTSTAMP:20260404T081500 CREATED:20180514T192736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T192736Z UID:5193-1526562000-1526566500@metroenergy.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Portfolio Manager 101 for Commercial New Construction Projects DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://metroenergy.org/event/webinar-portfolio-manager-101-for-commercial-new-construction-projects/ CATEGORIES:Energy Solutions Hub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081500 CREATED:20180514T190853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T190853Z UID:5182-1526547600-1526572800@metroenergy.org SUMMARY:LED Lighting Workshop - K-State University DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. URL:https://metroenergy.org/event/led-lighting-workshop-k-state-university/ LOCATION:Kansas State University\, 2323 Anderson Avenue\, Suite 300\, Manhattan\, KS CATEGORIES:Energy Solutions Hub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081500 CREATED:20180508T204920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T185156Z UID:5096-1526466600-1526475600@metroenergy.org SUMMARY:NAFA Mid-America Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://metroenergy.org/event/nafa-mid-america-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Joe’s BBQ 180 Room\, 11944 S Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180514T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081500 CREATED:20180514T190017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T190017Z UID:5179-1526284800-1526317200@metroenergy.org SUMMARY:Online Course: Facility Management Professional (FMP) - Finance and Business DESCRIPTION:Course Description \nFinance 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. URL:https://metroenergy.org/event/online-course-facility-management-professional-fmp-finance-and-business/ CATEGORIES:Energy Solutions Hub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180511T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180511T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081500 CREATED:20180510T185007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T211856Z UID:5128-1526031000-1526034600@metroenergy.org SUMMARY:ESH Advisory Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:Date|Time: May 11th at 9:30 a.m. \nLocation: Project Living Proof\, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd. URL:https://metroenergy.org/event/esh-advisory-council-meeting/ LOCATION:Project Living Proof\, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109 CATEGORIES:Energy Solutions Hub,Project Living Proof ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Energy-Solutions-Hub-Logo-e1534363658723.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081500 CREATED:20180508T203800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T185305Z UID:5093-1525870800-1525874400@metroenergy.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Fleet Webinars: Best Practices of the 100 Best Fleets DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://metroenergy.org/event/sustainable-fleet-webinars-best-practices-of-the-100-best-fleets/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/freightliner.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR