Climate Action KC

Solar Workshop Follow-Up: Office Hours
2026-01-13 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | MO
Join Building Energy Exchange Kansas City and Climate Action KC for another solar project office hours!
Solar projects can be tricky – often the person managing the installation is doing it for the first time and a solar project isn’t prat of their regular job duties! That’s where office hours come in.
Join a team of experts on an informal call to discuss the ins and outs of successful commercial solar projects. We’ll talked to those who have managed projects in the past, those who are in the middle of working out the details, and we welcome those who are just getting started or are only “solar curious!” All questions are welcome – come and learn and let’s get more solar on more rooftops!
Register for the Zoom link here
Feel free to share with others considering solar, especially those overseeing government buildings, nonprofit facilities and houses of worship.
Resources to use ahead of the office hours session:

Updated Solar Resource Guide – shared at the solar project workshop in August, to explain terms and factors to consider for your project and a few points about the Direct Pay incentive

Evergy Energy Solutions Solar Opportunity Evaluation Form – a tool to prompt discussion for your internal team before contacting your solar contractor for bids

Event Recording – available on Climate Action KC’s YouTube page

Regional Sustainability Commission Meetup
2026-01-15 17:15 - 18:45 | Johnson County Library Merriam Plaza, 6120 Slater St, Merriam, KS, 66202
Climate Action KC will host a gathering of our regional government sustainability advisory boards. Representatives from each community will be invited to share about current activities and opportunities for collaboration.
Proposed Agenda:

I. Welcome and Rapid Introductions (5 minutes)
II. CAKC Background, Regional Activity and Meeting Intentions (5 minutes)
II. Community Updates – 5 min. each (60 minutes)
a. Work groups are most proud of
b. Projects coming up
c. Areas they could use support or challenges
III. Reflections or questions on Community Updates and areas for collaboration (15 minutes)
IV. Next steps (Intentions for future meetings, communication or other) (5 minutes)

Plug-In KC Webinar: Powering the Future
2026-01-26 11:00 - 12:00 | MO
Powering the Future: How EVs + the Grid Work Together
Electric vehicles don’t just draw power—they can help strengthen the electric grid. In this webinar, we’ll explore how EV adoption, smart charging, and emerging technologies are creating new opportunities to improve grid reliability, flexibility, and long-term resilience. Join Plug-In KC for a clear, fact-based conversation about the real relationship between EVs and the grid, and what an electrified future means for communities and consumers.
Panelists Include:

Nick Voris, Director of Electrification at Evergy
Dan Bowermaster, Sr. Program/Area Manager, Electric Transportation, EPRI
Moderated by Jamie Green with Plug-in KC.

Plug-In KC Luncheon
2026-02-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Evergy Event Space, 1200 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
The 2026 State of EV Charging in Kansas City
A Regional Conversation about Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Progress, Plans & What’s Next

Join Plug-In KC for an in-person regional conversation on the current state (and future) of EV charging in Kansas City.
This panel brings together representatives from both public and private sectors to share updates on charging projects underway, investments being made, and what to expect as the regional EV network continues to grow in 2026 and beyond.
Drivers who live, work, and visit the Kansas City region are seeing more charging options come online each month — supported by a mix of private investment and state, local, and federal programs. This event will explore how those efforts are shaping access to EV charging on both sides of the state line.

Considering an EV, or already drive electric?
This discussion will help you better understand:

How to get a rebate for installing EV charging at home
Where new public charging stations are being installed
How charging access is expanding across the metro and along major travel corridors
What these investments mean for everyday driving, commuting, and regional travel

Work in the commercial, infrastructure, government, or the EV industry?
You’ll hear updates on:

State and local charging initiatives and project highlights
Private-sector charging investments across the region
Recent trends in vehicle adoption and permitting
Progress and planning related to funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program

Summit Salon
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company, 2129 Washington St., Kansas City, MO, 64108
In history, “salons” played a vital role in fostering intellectual and cultural exchange, particularly during the Enlightenment. Salons are a chance to give a platform for the ideas that will inform significant market transformation and to keep the energy that fuels it percolating. We need these ideas top-of-mind as we do our daily work, as we talk with friends and family, and as we support other decision makers as they work to advance climate action strategies. Join us!
Thursday, February 12, 5-6:30 p.m.
The program will include networking, short remarks and then table top workshopping around specific themes that build on the topics explored at the last Summit Salon held on September 11.
Climate Action KC will treat for the first round from Rochester’s extensive drink menu including beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic options.
** The event is free, but please let us know you’re coming: info@climateactionkc.com**
Transportation: The venue is .5 miles from the Crossroads streetcar stop and fairly close to bus service. There is a parking lot behind the venue accessed from an alleyway off of Washington Street, north of Rochester as well as street parking and there is a garage a couple blocks east on 22nd St. near SafetyCulture Americas, 2114 Central St.
The friendly folks at Rochester have also said they don’t mind at all if someone would like to park their bike inside!
