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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...
Help shape the Kansas clean energy future . . . join the CEP Board!
CEP is looking for a few good Kansans to join our team! The Climate + Energy Project (CEP) is a Kansas-based, nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit driving practical solutions for an equitable transition to a clean energy future....
Solar Customers will get Refunds!
Yesterday during their regular business meeting, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) unanimously voted to require Evergy to refund solar customers for demand charges, stating in the order “upon further review of the legal authority cited by the Solar...
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...
Thank you so much for participating in our very first virtual WEALTH Day!
We were so fortunate to have 18 great sessions, around 60 amazing panelists, speakers, and moderators, 20 Solutions Showcase presenters, and close to 200 registered attendees. Some highlights of the event include: Our first ever WEALTH Youth...
CEP Monitor: Update on SB279, Upcoming Events, and More!
UPDATE on SB 279 Thank you for making your voices heard to Protect Kansas Wind. The Senate Utilities Committee heard supporting and opposing testimonies of SB279 on Monday and Tuesday but did not bring it up for a vote today as expected. It is unlikely that this bill...
Urgent! Take action to oppose anti-wind bill.
Action Alert! Tell your representatives you support Kansas Wind! VOTE NO on SB 279 To watch the hearing live visit the Senate Utilities YouTube Page. You can also listen to the hearing on Statehouse Live audio feed. Click the link, scroll down to find the...
WEALTH Day 2021: Event Highlights
2021 VIRTUAL WEALTH DAY HIGHLIGHTS DAY 1: Youth Advocacy Panel and Workshop March 16th at 3:00PM - 5:00PM WEALTH Day is hosting its first youth panel followed by an advocacy workshop. Join to learn how these youth leaders became advocates for the issues most...
WEALTH Day 2021: Build Your Agenda Today!
REGISTER FOR OUR 2021 VIRTUAL WEALTH DAY! WEALTH Day provides a unique opportunity to connect virtually on Kansas Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health issues with organizations, advocates, and legislators. Once you register, you can build your...
WEALTH Day 2021: Registration Now Open!
2021 VIRTUAL WEALTH DAYS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us virtually on March 16th, 17th, and 18th for our annual WEALTH Days of Advocacy and Education! Virtually join organizations, advocates, and legislators from across Kansas to connect on...
Tell your representatives you want a State Energy Plan
VOTE YES on HB 2381 Background and talking points below TAKE ACTIONIs your Kansas Representative on the Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee? If so, call or email them and ask them to support HB 2381, which creates a task force who...