On Monday February 5th, 2024, WEALTH Day will bring together organizations, advocates, and legislators from across Kansas to connect on Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health – WEALTH. The Climate + Energy Project has been hosting a collaborative event around climate issues for over a decade.
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Climate + Energy Project awarded $400,000 as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildings UP Program
The Climate + Energy Project is pleased to announce that its program, Energy Navigators, has been awarded $400,000 in Phase 1 funding to build community-driven pathways to upgrading homes, improving home energy efficiency, reducing energy burden, and improving health of Kansans experiencing energy insecurity.
CEP Joins 60+ Organizations in Joint Statement
Today CEP along with 60+ other climate, building decarbonization, energy, & affordable housing groups have issued a joint statement calling for swift passage of the Inflation Reduction Act set to reduce carbon emissions by roughly 40% by 2030 and provide much...
Utility Scale Solar & Storage Event Announced
Utility Scale Solar & Storage Event Announced Opportunity for Kansans to learn about clean energy technology advancements Battery storage and utility-scale solar are the focus of an educational webinar hosted by the Kansas Clean Energy Business Council on...
You’re Invited! Visions of a Resilient Kansas: Energy Justice for All
Our “Visions of a Resilient Kansas: Energy Justice for All” annual fundraiser and awards celebration will be held virtually on October 19, 2021, starting at 6:00 pm. We hope you can participate in any of the ways listed below. Featuring Keynote Speaker, Shalanda...
Climate + Energy Project Launches Kansas Climate CORE and Partnership with Environmental Voter Project
The Climate + Energy Project (CEP) is partnering with the Environmental Voter Project (EVP) to increase voter participation in climate related policies to build long-term climate resilience in Kansas. The Climate + Energy Project is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit...
Staff & Board Updates
CEP Staff & Board Updates New staff! New board! New interns! Within the last month, many new faces have joined CEP. We confirmed six new board members, hired two new staff members, and brought on five summer interns. Meet them below! We also said goodbye to...
Media Monitor: CEP in the News, Earth Day, Upcoming Events, and More!
CEP IN THE NEWS End of Kansas coal plants could be sooner rather than later April 13, 2021-- Some environmental advocates worry that the tool won’t be used to replace aging coal with renewable energy. They wanted rules demanding...
Media Monitor – Register Today: Solve Climate by 2030 by Developing a Kansas Climate and Energy Plan
Upcoming Events Tomorrow, April 7th, 2021, don't miss it! Solve Climate by 2030 by Developing a Kansas Climate and Energy Plan REGISTGER TODAY Hosted by Larry E. Erickson of Kansas State University and sponsored by Bard College and Open Society University...
Kansas-Based Clean Energy Business Council Participates in National Clean Energy Week
Recognizes need for increased investments in clean energy jobs NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY WEEK SEPTEMBER 23 – 27, 2019 Hutchinson, KS – As the country recognizes National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) and the positive economic impact new energy technologies are making, the...
Announcing the 2020 Climate + Energy Award Winners
ANNOUNCING THE 2020 CLIMATE + ENERGY AWARD WINNERS PDF Version HUTCHINSON, KS - Since 2017, the Climate + Energy Project has recognized individuals and organizations who are leading the way to a clean energy future. The 2020 Award winners include: Bill Dorsett,...
WEALTH Day of Environmental Advocacy and Education at the Capitol
On Monday February 10th, 2020, WEALTH Day will bring together organizations, advocates, and legislators from across Kansas to connect on Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health – WEALTH. The Climate + Energy Project has been hosting a collaborative event around climate issues for over a decade. In 2019, WEALTH Day convened 250 Kansans, 60 legislators, and 40 organizations. You won’t want to miss WEALTH Day 2020!