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Stay up to date with clean energy trends, industry news, and local projects, all from MEC’s staff and connected experts.
Stay up to date with clean energy trends, industry news, and local projects, all from MEC’s staff and connected experts.
Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to create resource efficiency, environmental health, and economic vitality in the Kansas City region – and beyond. Learn more about us and our programs.
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Grant Workshop For New Federal Funding Opportunities
Educational, Events, Funding Opportunity, News, Opportunities, TransportationWed, May 23 | 2:30 pm | Project Living Proof | 917 Emmanuel Cleaver II Blvd, KCMO Kansas City Regional Clean Cities is hosting a grant workshop on three new […]
What are Biofuels?
Clean Cities, Educational, TransportationBy Tami Alexander, Central Kansas Clean Cities Coordinator According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s January 2018 Monthly Energy Review, CO2 emissions for the transportation sector have now surpassed emissions […]
EV Collaborative Enjoys Quiet Ride With Columbia’s Electric Buses
Clean Cities, News, TransportationThe Missouri EV Collaborative held its second spring meeting on April 17th at City Hall in Columbia, MO. There was plenty of discussion among municipal fleet and Clean Cities representatives […]
ESH Advisory Council Meeting
Buildings, Energy Efficient Building, EventsDate|Time: May 11th at 9:30 a.m. Location: Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd.
NAFA Mid-America Chapter Meeting – May 16, 2018 – Fleet Management Risks & Discoverable Vehicle Data
Clean Cities, Events, TransportationJoin the Mid-America NAFA chapter on May 16, 2018 for a very informative session that you won’t want to miss. As seen at the 2018 NTEA Work Truck Show Fleet […]