Climate + Energy Project

2021 Community Wind Workshops
2021-07-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Wind Energy is an economic driver in Kansas. Currently, over 40% of our power is generated from wind energy, and there is a lot of potential for growth. Climate + Energy Project welcomes community members to hear from Kansas subject matter experts and landowners on common misconceptions related to wind energy. You’ll also have an opportunity to debrief with your neighbors about what this means for your community and get all your questions answered. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the impact of wind development, as well as ideas on how to talk to members in your community about wind energy. We encourage you to sign up for the location that is closest to you, but are welcome to attend any of the meetings that work for your schedule:

PAST WORKSHOP RECORDINGS

Session 1 Presentation Slides

Join Dorothy Barnett and Josh Svaty as we kick off this summer long workshop series with an overview of the wind energy economy in Kansas. Currently, over 40% of our power is generated from wind energy. How did we get here? Where do we go from here? Dorothy and Josh will reflect on the history and the role they’ve played in growing the wind energy economy in Kansas and discuss what lies ahead for the state. They will also touch on the remainder of the workshops, which will include property values, health and safety, wildlife, and more.

Session 2 Presentation Slides

Wind Energy brings many opportunities to local communities. Join two economic development professionals, Randi Tveitaraas-Jack and Joann Knight, to learn about these benefits in more detail. Randi will be providing a deeper overview of the economic development impacts of Wind Energy in Kansas, and Joann will be discussing how her community has been impacted by wind development. Together, Randi and Joann will discuss the various components of community benefits from wind development, including local jobs, increased support for local businesses, and support for local schools.

Session 3 Presentation Slides

Join Amanda Miller and Pete Ferrell to discuss issues around health and safety for wind development. Amanda will provide overview of health & safety from her professional experience at Olsson, working with renewable energy clients throughout the continental U.S. Pete will join Amanda in this discussion and add his perspective as the initiator of and primary landholding member in the development of the Elk River Wind Farm constructed on the Ferrell Ranch in 2005.

Session 4 Presentation Slides

Mike Busch will be presenting his research study: Wind Power Effects on Residential Property Values. He will be joined by Mary Fund, to add her perspective as a landowner with wind turbines.

Session 5 Presentation Slides

Zac Eddy, with the Kansas Department of Parks, Wildlife, & Tourism, will share information about wind development and wildlife. He will be joined by Pete Ferrell to add his perspective as a landowner with wind turbines.

KDPWT Presentation Handout

Utility Scale Solar & Storage Webinar
2021-09-30 11:30 - 13:00 | KS
The Clean Energy Business Council, a project of the Climate + Energy Project, is hosting a webinar with special guests Robert Wright, Renewable Energy Development Manager at Burns & McDonnell and Frank Jakob, Energy Storage Technology Manager at Black & Veatch to discuss utility-scale solar and storage.

Panelists include Dorothy Barnett, Executive Director of the Climate + Energy Project, as host; Bill Roush, CEP Board Member, as moderator; Robert Wright, Renewable Energy Development Manager at Burns & McDonnell, as a presenter; and Frank Jakob, Energy Storage Technology Manager at Black & Veatch, as a presenter.

Recording Available Now

Presentation Slides

Presenters

Robert Wright, Burns & McDonnell

Mr. Robert Wright is the Renewable Energy Development Manager for the technical development and implementation of new renewable generation for Burns & McDonnell’s Energy Division. His duties include technology comparisons, cost estimating, performance optimization, economic analysis, conceptual design, siting studies, and project coordination. Additionally, Mr. Wright helps clients determine overarching project strategies to go from conception through regulatory approval focusing on competitive and winning approaches.

Mr. Wright incorporates current market conditions, policies, and tax benefits into his analyses. He has his professional engineering license in mechanical engineering as well as a master’s degree in Engineering Management and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, both from the Colorado School of Mines.

Frank Jakob, Black & Veatch

Mr. Frank Jakob, P.E., PMP, is the Energy Storage Technology Manager at Black & Veatch. He leads the design of energy storage systems that improve and enhance renewable and conventional electricity generation. He has over 30 years of experience with developing new applications for products. Now his focus is on electrochemical devices (batteries and fuel cells) and bulk storage technology (pumped hydro, compressed air, and sensible & latent thermal heat storage technologies) in short- and mid- and long-term energy storage applications for renewable energy (solar photovoltaic and wind turbine systems) and for conventional generation (turbines, engines; hydroelectric generation, and thermal power plants.) Frank adds energy storage to improve operations, extend life, increase responsiveness, and decrease emissions — including carbon footprints and greenhouse gasses.

Most recently Frank has been growing Black & Veatch’s energy storage EPC practice and Owners’ Engineering services.

Visions of a Resilient Kansas: Energy Justice for All
2021-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | KS
The Climate + Energy Project’s Annual Fundraiser and Awards Celebration

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.

Join the Celebration! Tickets Now Available

Featuring Keynote Speaker, Shalanda Baker

Shalanda H. Baker is the Secretarial Advisor on Equity and the Deputy Director for Energy Justice in the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the U.S. Department of Energy. Prior to her appointment, she was a Professor of Law, Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University. She has spent over a decade conducting research on the equity dimensions of the global transition away from fossil fuel energy to cleaner energy resources.

She is the author of over a dozen articles, book chapters, and essays on renewable energy law, energy justice, energy policy, and renewable energy development.

In 2016, she received a Fulbright-Garcia-Robles research fellowship to study climate change, energy policy, and indigenous rights in Mexico. She is the Co-Founder and former Co-Director of the Initiative for Energy Justice, an organization committed to providing technical law and policy support to communities on the frontlines of climate change.

Note: In order to ensure that everyone can hear Shalanda Baker’s message, we have adopted a Pay As You Can sliding scale for tickets this year. While this is a fundraising event, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for any community organizers or activists to be able to attend.

Bid Now!

Here are just a few of our silent auction items that will be up for grabs Tuesday evening: a Culinaria gift certificate, a cordless lawn mower, a Jungle House Goods gift certificate, and a signed Kelce jersey!

Check out all of our Silent Auction items and start bidding!

Our virtual silent auction is live until 9PM Tuesday, October 19.

The Climate + Energy Project and our supporters build resilience in Kansas through equitable clean energy solutions and climate action. Energy justice is a critical piece of this work. The pandemic highlighted how energy insecurity exacerbates existing inequalities. Shalanda Baker’s work inspires advocates to integrate energy justice frameworks. Bring your friends to learn more about the importance of energy justice in climate action and help lead the way to an equitable clean energy future in Kansas.

Share your Vision of a Resilient Kansas

What would Energy Justice for all Kansans mean for your community? Share your vision!

Share Your Vision of a Resilient Kansas

Your investment in the Climate + Energy Project (CEP) builds resilience in Kansas through equitable clean energy solutions and climate action. We support clean energy solutions for Kansas by working with our neighbors.

Become an Event Sponsor

CEP is offering business and non-profit tax-deductible sponsorships. It is great exposure with clean energy supporters across the state!

Business sponsorships include two tickets, and receive recognition (a one minute commercial) at the event and in our online promotions. A nonprofit partner sponsorship includes 2 event tickets, mention in program, small ad space, and your logo on all communication & promotions.

Become a Sponsor

Donate to our Silent Auction

Help make our event extra spectacular by donating to the Silent Auction. Physical items are great, but we also welcome services, experiences, and classes. All donations are tax deductible and proceeds go to the CEP Action Fund.

Donate to the Silent Auction

“I can’t attend the virtual celebration, but I still want to participate. What are my options?”

If you are unable to attend our virtual celebration, you can always make a donation at any time. Thank you for building a healthy and resilient future for Kansas through your continued support of the Climate + Energy Project!

Make a Donation Today!

To purchase tickets or make a donation by check, please mail to CEP, PO Box 1858, Hutchinson, KS 67504

Our Energy Horizon: A Solar, Storage, Electric Vehicle, & Transmission Event
2021-10-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Thompson Barn, 11184 Lackman Road, Lenexa, Kansas, 66219
Join the Clean Energy Business Council and Kansas Advanced Power Alliance for an in-depth afternoon discussing the state’s energy future for utility-scale solar, storage, electric vehicle, and transmission expansion.

RSVP Today!

The Our Energy Horizon Forum will include a robust dialogue about our rapidly changing energy economy from clean energy experts, policymakers, and industry leaders. How will Kansas navigate the implementation of renewable technology, specifically around utility-scale solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, and transmission? What are the economic benefits of these technologies for the region? What’s happening to enable greater adoption of electric vehicles across the state? All of this and more in a dynamic conversation that looks at what’s happening and how Kansas can capture the benefits of these opportunities and embrace a changing energy future.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021

1:00-5:00 PM

NOTE: The event will follow general COVID-19 protocol, including social distancing and masks.

Agenda

Link to Speaker Bios

Discussion 1 – Moderated by Mark Walter, Savion

How Utility-Scale Solar & Battery Storage Technologies Work

Speakers:

Robert Wright, Burns & McDonald (Utility-Scale Solar)

Frank Jakob, Black & Veatch (Battery Storage)

Discussion 2 – Moderated by Jessica Lucas, Clean Energy Business Council

Economic Benefits of Solar & Storage

Speakers:

Jeremy Hill, Wichita State University (Property Value Impacts)

Michelle Milburn, Stanion (Local Supply Chain Opportunities)

Industry Growth, Jobs (Speaker TBA)

Discussion 3: Moderated by Josh Svaty, Kansas Power Alliance

Solar & Storage Implementation Considerations

Speakers:

William Wilkins, NextEra Energy Resources (Land Use, Environmental Impacts, Decommissioning)

Luke Hagedorn, Polsinelli (Siting Regulations)

Kansas Supply Chain opportunities and Global Trade Impacts (Speaker TBA)

Discussion 4: Moderated by Kelly Gilbert, Metropolitan Energy Center

Transportation Electrification & Transmission

Speakers:

Jason Dake, Orange EV (Heavy-Duty EVs)

Tami Alexander, Central Kansas Clean Cities Coalition

Mark Augustine, Triplett, Inc. 3rd Party Charging Infrastructure

Brett Leopold, ITC Transmission (Transmission as a Lynchpin)

Interested in joining our sponsors, Kansas Power Alliance, Clean Energy Business Council, Kansans for Wind Energy, NextEra Energy, Evergy, Climate Action KC, Savion, Black & Veatch, Burns & McDonnell, Polsinelli, Ecofin, KS Dept. of Commerce, ITC Holdings, and Foley Power Solutions? Purchase one of our Sponsorship Tickets which includes 4 RSVPS, 2 lunch reservations, and advertisements!

Sponsor Today!

Kansas Climate Leaders Solar Briefing
2022-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | KS
Join CEP, KIFA, and the Kansas Chapter of the Sierra Club to learn more about the current state of solar in Douglas and Johnson Counties so your voice is heard at commission meetings.

Thursday, January 20 | 7-8 PM

Douglas County briefing in preparation for public DGCO Planning Commission meetings.

Register on Zoom for January 20 DGCO Briefing Today!

Thursday, January 27 | 7-8 PM

Johnson County briefing in preparation for public JOCO County Commission meetings.

Register on Zoom for January 27 JOCO Briefing Today!

Slidedecks Available

Visions of a Resilient Kansas: Energized for a Just Future
2022-11-14 17:00 - 20:00 | The Foundry Event Center, 400 SW 33rd St #2209, Topeka, Kansas, 66611, United States
The Climate + Energy Project’s Annual Fundraiser and Awards Celebration

Our “Visions of a Resilient Kansas: Energized for a Just Future” annual fundraiser and awards celebration will be held November 14, 2022, starting at 5:00 pm at The Foundry Event Center in Topeka, Kansas.

Join the Celebration! Tickets Now Available

2023 WEALTH WEDNESDAYS AND ADVOCACY THURSDAYS - ENERGY
2023-03-01 18:00 - 19:00 | KS
*Energy* Advocacy Thursday is March 2, 2023; 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

As part of WEALTH 2023, join us in March for a series of three WEALTH Wednesday and Advocacy Thursday events leading up to WEALTH Day on April 4th.

WEALTH Wednesdays (virtual, from 6-7 pm): A legislative expert will be joined by legislators and advocates for an hour long deep dive on Energy, Community Resilience, or Water.

Advocacy Thursdays (in-person, KS State Capitol Building): Join the expert and a small group of other advocates to meet with relevant legislators about that topic.

**Note: Registration for the Advocacy Thursdays closes one week in advance of the date. If attending, please attend the corresponding WEALTH Wednesday.

REGISTER NOW!

Energy – Jessica Lucas

3/1 WEALTH Wednesday

3/2 Advocacy Thursday (Register by Feb 24)

Community Resilience – Zack Pistora

3/8 WEALTH Wednesday

3/9 Advocacy Thursday (Register by Mar 2)

Water – Moti Rieber

3/22 WEALTH Wednesday

3/23 Advocacy Thursday (Register by Mar 16)

And get your ticket now for 2023 WEALTH Day and learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

Contact Julie Jones with questions at jjones@climateandenergy.org.

2023 WEALTH WEDNESDAYS AND ADVOCACY THURSDAYS - COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | KS
*Community Resilience* Advocacy Thursday is March 9, 2023; 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

As part of WEALTH 2023, join us in March for a series of three WEALTH Wednesday and Advocacy Thursday events leading up to WEALTH Day on April 4th.

WEALTH Wednesdays (virtual, from 6-7 pm): A legislative expert will be joined by legislators and advocates for an hour long deep dive on Energy, Community Resilience, or Water.

Advocacy Thursdays (in-person, KS State Capitol Building): Join the expert and a small group of other advocates to meet with relevant legislators about that topic.

**Note: Registration for the Advocacy Thursdays closes one week in advance of the date. If attending, please attend the corresponding WEALTH Wednesday.

REGISTER NOW!

Energy – Jessica Lucas

3/1 WEALTH Wednesday

3/2 Advocacy Thursday (Register by Feb 24)

Community Resilience – Zack Pistora

3/8 WEALTH Wednesday

3/9 Advocacy Thursday (Register by Mar 2)

Water – Moti Rieber

3/22 WEALTH Wednesday

3/23 Advocacy Thursday (Register by Mar 16)

And get your ticket now for 2023 WEALTH Day and learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

Contact Julie Jones with questions at jjones@climateandenergy.org.

2023 WEALTH WEDNESDAYS AND ADVOCACY THURSDAYS - WATER
2023-03-22 18:00 - 19:00 | KS
*Water* Advocacy Thursday is March 23, 2023; 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

As part of WEALTH 2023, join us in March for a series of three WEALTH Wednesday and Advocacy Thursday events leading up to WEALTH Day on April 4th.

WEALTH Wednesdays (virtual, from 6-7 pm): A legislative expert will be joined by legislators and advocates for an hour long deep dive on Energy, Community Resilience, or Water.

Advocacy Thursdays (in-person, KS State Capitol Building): Join the expert and a small group of other advocates to meet with relevant legislators about that topic.

**Note: Registration for the Advocacy Thursdays closes one week in advance of the date. If attending, please attend the corresponding WEALTH Wednesday.

REGISTER NOW!

Energy – Jessica Lucas

3/1 WEALTH Wednesday

3/2 Advocacy Thursday (Register by Feb 24)

Community Resilience – Zack Pistora

3/8 WEALTH Wednesday

3/9 Advocacy Thursday (Register by Mar 2)

Water – Moti Rieber

3/22 WEALTH Wednesday

3/23 Advocacy Thursday (Register by Mar 16)

And get your ticket now for 2023 WEALTH Day and learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

Contact Julie Jones with questions at jjones@climateandenergy.org.

WEALTH Day 2023
2023-04-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Kansas State Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Topeka, Kansas, 66612, United States
Join Kansans to learn about and advocate for Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health in Kansas

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 have our first in-person WEALTH Day at the Capitol since 2020! ​

In addition to WEALTH Day on April 4th, we’re hosting a kickoff event on 2/15 and a series of virtual panel discussions paired with in-person visits to the Capitol for a limited number of advocates the following day.

The 2023 WEALTH Day schedule is forthcoming and will include the following opportunities! Check back in periodically for details. ​

Join the Interfaith Climate Prayer Vigil

Get up-to-date on current climate-related legislation

Visit the Solutions Showcase featuring WEALTH Day hosts and other environmentally-focused partners

Enjoy the local foods luncheon

Meet with your legislators

Click here to read about our last in-person WEALTH Day in 2020!

WEALTH 2023 is made possible by our event partners, sponsors, and donors.

Register today to Sponsor 2023 WEALTH Day!

Please direct questions to Julie Jones at jjones@climateandenergy.org

WEALTH Kick-Off Event – Wednesday, February 15

Register here our 2/15 WEALTH Kickoff Event with legislative experts!

Following this kickoff event, we will be hosting a series of three WEALTH Wednesdays, virtual evening panel discussions that center around a topic particularly relevant this legislative session, including energy, community resilience, and water.

WEALTH Wednesdays will be followed by Advocacy Thursdays, in-person advocacy at the Capitol! One of our lobbyists will accompany a small group of advocates to meet face-to-face with relevant legislators on that week’s topic, putting to use the information they received from the Wednesday evening panel discussion.

Register here for WEALTH Wednesdays and Advocacy Thursdays!

Topic: Energy

WEALTH Wednesday: March 1, 2023, on Zoom at 6 p.m.

Advocacy Thursday: March 2, 2023, in-person at the Capitol

Topic: Community Resilience

WEALTH Wednesday: March 8, 2023, on Zoom at 6 p.m.

Advocacy Thursday: March 9, 2023, in-person at the Capitol

Topic: Water

WEALTH Wednesday: March 22, 2023, on Zoom at 6 p.m.

Advocacy Thursday: March 23, 2023, in-person at the Capitol

Register here for WEALTH Wednesdays and Advocacy Thursdays

Register here for WEALTH Day on April 4th!

Please direct questions to Julie Jones at jjones@climateandenergy.org

reno county solar energy forum
2023-06-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 E 11th Ave., Hutchinson, Kansas, 67501, United States
What to Expect

The Climate + Energy Project invites you to an evening of utility-scale solar education. Doors will open at 6pm with presentations starting at 6:30pm. Grab a bite to eat, hear presentations from experts,and get your questions answered!

Discussion Topics

Solar Energy 101

Health and Safety

Development Process

Time

Venue

registration

Attendance is free of charge! We ask that you RSVP below:

SOLAR FORUM RSVP

https://bit.ly/renosolar

EVENT PAGE

Climate Rally & Documentary Screening of "Weathering The Future" at Liberty Hall
2023-09-12 17:45 - 20:30 | Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, 66044
Join Climate + Energy Project, Sierra Club Kansas, and Kansas Interfaith Action for a climate rally followed by a screening of “Weathering The Future”

The Climate + Energy Project invites you to a FREE screening of NOVA’s “Weathering the Future”. At the screening, enjoy FREE FOOD, visit sponsor booths, and submit a public comment around Evergy’s proposed rate hikes. The film will be followed with a discussion panel.

“Weathering the Future” examines the dramatic ways in which our weather is changing. From longer, hotter heat waves, to more intense rainstorms, to mega-fires and multi-year droughts, the U.S. is experiencing the full range of impacts from a changing global climate. At the same time, many on the front lines are fighting back—innovating solutions, marshaling ancient wisdom, and developing visionary ideas. The lessons they’re learning today can help all of us adapt in the years ahead, as the planet gets warmer and our weather gets more extreme.

Register Now

This screening immediately follows Sierra Club Kansas Chapter’s Climate Rally at 5 PM in front of Lawrence City Hall.

“The Lawrence City Commission voted to use clean energy only but Evergy broke its 2021 promise to stop burning coal in Lawrence.

Clean energy is more affordable but Evergy charged Lawrence customers higher bills,and wants a rate hike despite record profits.

Join us to tell the City of Lawrence to intervene in utility planning and demand that Evergy stop burning coal this year, as promised, in the Lawrence Power plant.”
https://www.sierraclub.org/kansas/blog/2023/09/lawrence-rally-9-12-2023-5-pm-lawrence-city-hall

We encourage folks to attend the rally before heading down the street for the documentary screening!

WEALTH DAY 2025
2025-02-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Kansas State Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Topeka, Kansas, 66612, United States
JOIN US AT THE CAPITOL FOR A DAY OF LEARNING AND ADVOCACY
On Monday, February 10th, 2025, WEALTH Day will unite once again with organizations, advocates, and lawmakers from across Kansas to collaborate on issues related to Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health. You can expect booths, panel discussions, legislator greetings and more! You can register here. For additional information or questions, please contact Christina Haswood at haswood@climateandenergy.org

Listening Session- Oaklawn Community in Wichita, KS
2025-02-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Oaklawn Activity Center, 4904 S Clifton Ave, Wichita, KS, 67216, United States
Join us for a listening session for the community of Oaklawn
Come learn how to reduce your energy bills and help us understand the community needs!
The event is free and we will have light snacks and refreshments.

Information on Job Training
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS, 67220, United States
Join us to learn about job opportunities in in home and commercial energy fields!
We will share information on different trainings that will be offered. We are starting with HERS training and registration ends 3/31. For more details or to register visit https://metroenergy.org/building-u/

Fossil Gas Plant Information Session
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Westlink Branch- Wichita Public Library, 8515 Bekemeyer St, Wichita, KS, 67212, United States
Join us and our partners to learn more about Evergy’s proposed fossil gas plants, how they affect you and what you can do!

Fossil Gas Plant Information Session
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Saint Andrew Christian Church – Olathe, 13890 W 127th St, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States

Listening Sessions (Spanish) – KS Forward Home Energy Navigation – Wyandotte County
2025-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | El Centro, Inc., 650 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
Facturas de biles altos? Acompañanos a conversar sobre tus experiencias con facturas de electricidad, problemas de energia, proveedores de utilidades, y tu hogar. Esta sesion en Español sera el 9 de Abril de 1pm – 3pm en las oficinas de El Centro, Inc (650 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101). Lonche sera proveido.

Listening Sessions (English) - KS Forward Home Energy Navigation - Wyandotte County
2025-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Community Health Council of Wyandotte County, 803 Armstrong Avenue, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
High energy bills? Join CEP and our partners to discuss your lived experiences regarding your electricity bills, energy troubles, utility providers, and housing. English Session will be held on April 9th, from 5pm – 7pm at the Community Health Council of Wyandotte (803 Armstrong Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101).

2025 Annual Fundraiser & Awards Ceremony
2025-06-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Fields & Ivy, 706 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS, 66046, United States
Join us for the Climate + Energy Project Annual Fundraiser and Awards Celebration, “Embracing Kansas Values: Building Resilience Through Community”

The Climate + Energy Project and our supporters build resilience in Kansas through equitable clean energy solutions and climate action. This year, we are celebrating the importance of coming together and building resilience through community.
The “Embracing Kansas Values: Building Resilience Through Community” Annual Fundraiser and Awards Celebration will take place on June 10, 2025, at Fields & Ivy Brewery in Lawrence, KS, beginning at 5:30 p.m. We will highlight the efforts of the following outstanding climate advocates and let you know how your support is contributing to climate action in 2025!

Changemaker Award
Courtney Masterson, Native Lands Restoration Collaborative

Mark Richardson Sustainer Award
Scott Allegrucci, Jogg, Inc.

Impact Award
Kevin Good, Good Energy Solutions

Join your friends at the Climate + Energy Project to celebrate Kansans driving the changes we need to secure a healthy and resilient Kansas. Cheers to Building Resilience Through Community!
Note: In order to ensure that everyone can celebrate, we have included Next Generation and Pay What You Can ticket options this year. While this is a fundraising event, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for any young people, community organizers or activists to be able to attend.
Register here!

Future Forward 2025: The Kansas Energy Economy
2025-10-08 08:00 - 2025-10-09 17:00 | Hotel Topeka at City Center, 1717 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS, 66612, United States
An Innovative Conference for Kansas’s Energy Future
​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.
REGISTER HERE
