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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...
Let’s celebrate Dorothy’s TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
The Climate + Energy Project is celebrating ten years of outstanding leadership by our Executive Director, Dorothy Barnett. Help the CEP team celebrate Dorothy with a toast and a donation today!Dorothy is a dynamic leader and mentor whose leadership has shaped...
Climate Action Can’t Wait
Authored by: Dorothy Barnett, Executive Director27, 24 and 19. Those are the ages my three grandkids will be in 2040, when, according to more than 200 of the world’s leading climate scientists, we will pass the average 1.5°C temperature rise. It’s possible that if we...
What is Your Vision of an Equitable Clean Energy Future?
Authored By: Beth Pauley Your voice will shape a just transition in Kansas Use Our Form to Submit a Public Comment by July 4 How so? Weighing in on Evergy’s Sustainability Transformation Plan could shift the power dynamics from special interests to everyday Kansans...
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...
Take Action! Submit a Comment to Evergy’s Sustainability Transformation Plan
Take Action & Weigh in on Energy Policy to Help Kansas Equitably Transition to a Clean Energy Future Last Fall, Evergy submitted a Sustainability Transformation Plan (STP) that previews how they plan on transitioning to a more sustainable energy future. The Kansas...
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...