To support the work of Regional Climate Action, CAKC hosts an annual Clilmate Summit to celebrate success, vision towards the future, and prioritize regional opportunities wih the Kansas City metro area community. The 2023 Climate Summit will focus on what lies ahead in the next 10, 20, 30 years – as Kansas City aims to […]
Join USGBC for an overview of the new LEED v5 rating system and what that means for state and local governments. Senior USGBC staff will share highlights from the draft of LEED v5 and address potential impacts and opportunities for policies leveraging LEED. For government agencies using or considering LEED for public buildings, learn about […]
Join us to learn and connect with local real estate and construction leaders! As new incentives and regulations drive higher performing buildings, Kansas City construction firms are stepping up. Our Rising Trades business leaders will speak about their experiences in growing their firm to meet market demands and how they are installing energy efficient technologies, […]
Over the past decade, U.S. paint extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs have performed extremely well – collecting more than 70 million gallons of leftover paint with over 2,400 year-round locations currently (two-thirds of which are paint and hardware stores that have volunteered to serve as drop-off locations). The programs save governments millions of dollars each […]
Climate Action KC will be convening local government professionals to discover and discuss promising opportunities for collaboration. Attendees will discuss upcoming projects happening within their communities as well as longer term projects that could benefit from cost sharing, resource sharing or other coordination. We aim to maximize community benefit, stretch funding resources and accomplish more, […]
USGBC Central Plains and BE-Ex KC are collaborating to host a half day forum where industry leaders from all sectors unravel the intricacies of various financial mechanisms available for sustainable development, and how to tap into as many of them as possible. Are you aware of the potential funds available through IRA tax incentives, PACE […]
Learn the basics on electric vehicles and their infrastructure in a panel discussion and Q&A with speakers from Plug-In KC, an initiative of Climate Action KC and Evergy. Panelists: Jamie Green, Plug-in KC, Jasmine Moore, PIKC Board Member and Senior Director of Sustainability and Impact at Earthjustice Julie Dietrich, Lead Program Manager at Evergy/Fleet Electrification […]
The switch to electric vehicles means more for our region than just lower emissions and environmental benefits. Hear directly from top leadership at Ford, Panasonic and others about how Kansas City is stepping up to this moment and what that means for local jobs, new investment, and growth in the Kansas City economy.
This FREE family-friendly environmental fair will show you how taking small steps to reduce your carbon footprint at home, school and work will help the environment and save money. Local businesses and nonprofits will provide information and items to help you live a more sustainable life. EXHIBITORS Exhibitors will educate attendees on the environmental impact […]
Are you a building owner, facilities manager or HR individual who wants to hear about the potential benefits of adding EV charging at your business? Join Plug-In KC for a webinar that will walk you through all the steps on how and why it makes sense to add EV charging at your business. Panelists: Jamie Green, PIKC; […]
Join Plug-In KC at Olathe Ford for a new twist on some college tailgating - EV style! Wear the gear from your favorite college team, test drive electric vehicles, and have your questions answered about making the switch. Enter to win a giveaway, receive information on rebates, tax credits and more.
