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Tag: Local Policy

Inside Clean Energy: Des Moines Just Set A New Bar For City Clean Energy Goals

01/14/2021 Don Wallace

Cities setting clean energy goals now have a new leader to emulate: Des Moines, Iowa. The Des Moines city council…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: Local Policy

Webinar: Reclaiming Our Power With Community Choice Energy

12/02/2020 Don Wallace

Electricity is often the second largest expense for households, and here in Kansas City power plants account for nearly half…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: activism, Climate Action, Local Policy, Utilities

Cities Are Pledging To Confront Climate Change, But Are Their Actions Working?

10/23/2020 Don Wallace

Since 1991, over 600 local governments in the United States have developed climate action plans that include greenhouse gas inventories and reduction…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: Local Policy

Evergy, Elliott Management Agree On A Renewable-Increasing Strategic Plan, Avert A Sale

08/05/2020 Don Wallace

Evergy Inc. announced on Wednesday a new five-year strategic plan designed to speed its transition to cleaner energy. The plan…

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Posted in: Climate, Energy Filed under: Coal, Local Policy, Renewable Energy

Washington University Climate Change Program: Missouri Climate Dialogues— Energy Efficiency in Buildings

08/04/2020 Don Wallace

After the Solve Climate by 2030 event, there was interest seen in a series that digs deeper into climate policy…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: Building Construction, Local Policy

KCMO City Council Passes Resolutions Setting Long-Term Goals For Climate Change Protection

07/04/2020 Don Wallace

The Kansas City City Council has taken an important step towards achieving our clean energy future. The Council passed Resolution 200005,…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: Building Construction, Local Policy

Houston Commits To 100% Renewable Energy In Step Toward Carbon Neutrality

05/20/2020 Don Wallace

The City of Houston has committed to 100 percent renewable energy. Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that the city has teamed…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: Local Policy, Renewables

Metro Leaders Seek Input For Kansas City Area’s First Climate Action Plan

05/16/2020 Don Wallace

Climate Action KC and the Mid-America Regional Council kicked off the public engagement process for a Kansas City-area climate action…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: Local Policy

KCMO City Council Passes Resolution 200005 To Update 2008 Climate Protection Plan

Don Wallace

Capping the week for Kansas City, Missouri, on May 14, 2020, the full City Council in a nearly unanimous vote,…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: Local Policy

St. Louis’ Building Efficiency Standards Pave Way For The Midwest

05/13/2020 Don Wallace

St. Louis last week became the first Midwest city to pass a Building Energy Performance Standard (BEPS) to advance the city’s goal…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: Building Construction, Local Policy

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