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2023 WEALTH WEDNESDAYS AND ADVOCACY THURSDAYS - COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Kansas
*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 | Kansas
*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

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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
