In 2020, three fleets deployed all-electric terminal trucks in the Kansas City and Chicago metropolitan areas under Metropolitan Energy Center’s (MEC) grant project, Electrifying Terminal Trucks in Unincentivized Markets.  On Tuesday, October 19 at 12pm CT, MEC will host a virtual roundtable with the project fleets as they share their real-world experiences with zero-emission freight handling. During an engaging Q&A session, they will discuss project costs, implementing the required charging infrastructure, […]

  During the cold snap in 2021 and record-breaking temperatures this past summer, communities across the Kansas City area continue to experience firsthand the detrimental impacts of living in inefficient homes. Luckily, there are model building codes to guide prudent action — roadmaps for new construction and updating existing buildings. Included in the suite of […]

  Join MEC on April 20 at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, KS for Drive Electric Earth Day. Owners and electric vehicles will be present! Feel free to stop by and talk to owners about their experiences driving cleaner, more efficient vehicles. For a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card (provided by […]

Are you a building owner or property manager of a building larger than 50,000 sq. ft. who wants to understand how to benchmark your building's energy and water use? Join Metropolitan Energy Center for our upcoming webinars on May 25, June 15, or July 13 (all begin at 11:30am CT) to receive free training and […]