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Tag: Local Policy

‘Zero Fare, Zero Emissions’: First Two Electric Buses Unveiled For RideKC

04/17/2021 Don Wallace

Kansas City’s regional public transit took a step toward becoming emission-free Friday with the unveiling of two 40-foot electric buses…

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Posted in: Mass Transit, Policy Filed under: Electrification, Local Policy, Mass Transit

Guterres Urges Cities To Embrace ‘Generational Opportunity’ For Climate Action, Sustainable Development

Don Wallace

The UN Secretary-General, on Friday, called for a “revolution” in urban planning and urban transport to beat back impacts of…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: COP26, International Policy, Local Policy

McKibben: From NIMBY To Please In My Back Yard

03/05/2021 Don Wallace

If we’re going to build out renewable energy in the ways that the climate crisis requires, it’s going to require…

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

The 2021 Community Power Scorecard

02/10/2021 Don Wallace

Each year, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance tracks and scores states based on their energy policies and how these policies…

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Posted in: Climate, Energy, Policy Filed under: Energy Alternatives, Local Policy, State 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

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