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SUMMARY:Energy Benchmarking 101 - Fifth Session
DESCRIPTION: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?\nJoin Metropolitan Energy Center for our upcoming webinar on the below dates to receive free training and support to submit your building’s 2021 energy and water data in order to comply with the City of Kansas City\, MO’s annual benchmarking requirements. During the webinar\, MEC’s Building Performance staff will give a tutorial on the basics of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager\, Evergy’s “BEAT” program\, instructions on how to submit your report\, and resources to navigate this process. The event is for anyone who is familiar with their respective building’s utility bill and facility upkeep. Roles may include property managers\, leasing management companies\, facility managers\, building owners\, etc. \n\nSeptember 14th – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM\nOctober 26th – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM\nNovember 16th – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM\n\n\n  \nMeet Your Presenters\n Mary English\, Program Manager\, Building Performance\nPrior to joining MEC in 2021\, Mary worked in the sustainable built environment industry conducting energy assessments\, testing\, consultation\, and overall experience in the field of building performance in both the residential and commercial sectors. \nMary founded Small Step Energy Solutions LLC which became a leading home energy assessment provider\, as well as a building consultant for sustainable new buildings and homes. During this time\, Small Step worked with municipalities – including the Kansas City\, MO codes department – to review and update building energy codes. She also worked closely with area developers to create sustainable developments and multi-family housing based on equity goals. Mary then moved into commercial-business sustainability\, helping start-up businesses in passive house panel construction; energy benchmarking; and efficiency upgrades in commercial HVAC systems. She currently serves on the Programs Committee for the USGBC Central Plains Community; and the Equity Committee for Climate Action Kansas City. \nBrittanie Giroux\, Building Performance Associate\nBrittanie joined MEC as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in October of 2020. She came to MEC after completing a previous AmeriCorps service year in the City of Evanston\, IL’s Office of Sustainability where she led climate education initiatives and was involved in energy and waste franchise agreement processes. \nIn October of 2021\, Brittanie came on board full time as MEC’s Building Performance Associate. In this role\, she manages the Healthy Housing Taskforce\, co-manages the Energy and Water Benchmarking program\, creates social content and newsletters\, and conducts community outreach and events. Brittanie received her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Vanderbilt University.
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SUMMARY:Energy Benchmarking 101 - Fourth Session
DESCRIPTION: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?\n\n\n\nJoin Metropolitan Energy Center for our upcoming webinar on August 10 (at 12:30pm CT) to receive free training and support to submit your building’s 2021 energy and water data in order to comply with the City of Kansas City\, MO’s annual benchmarking requirements. During the webinar\, MEC’s Building Performance staff will give a tutorial on the basics of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager\, Evergy’s “BEAT” program\, instructions on how to submit your report\, and resources to navigate this process. The event is for anyone who is familiar with their respective building’s utility bill and facility upkeep. Roles may include property managers\, leasing management companies\, facility managers\, building owners\, etc \n\n\n\n \n  \nMeet Your Presenters\n Mary English\, Program Manager\, Building Performance\nPrior to joining MEC in 2021\, Mary worked in the sustainable built environment industry conducting energy assessments\, testing\, consultation\, and overall experience in the field of building performance in both the residential and commercial sectors. \nMary founded Small Step Energy Solutions LLC which became a leading home energy assessment provider\, as well as a building consultant for sustainable new buildings and homes. During this time\, Small Step worked with municipalities – including the Kansas City\, MO codes department – to review and update building energy codes. She also worked closely with area developers to create sustainable developments and multi-family housing based on equity goals. Mary then moved into commercial-business sustainability\, helping start-up businesses in passive house panel construction; energy benchmarking; and efficiency upgrades in commercial HVAC systems. She currently serves on the Programs Committee for the USGBC Central Plains Community; and the Equity Committee for Climate Action Kansas City. \n  \nBrittanie Giroux\, Building Performance Associate\nBrittanie joined MEC as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in October of 2020. She came to MEC after completing a previous AmeriCorps service year in the City of Evanston\, IL’s Office of Sustainability where she led climate education initiatives and was involved in energy and waste franchise agreement processes. \nIn October of 2021\, Brittanie came on board full time as MEC’s Building Performance Associate. In this role\, she manages the Healthy Housing Taskforce\, co-manages the Energy and Water Benchmarking program\, creates social content and newsletters\, and conducts community outreach and events. Brittanie received her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Vanderbilt University. 
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CATEGORIES:Building Performance,Energy Benchmarking
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SUMMARY:Building Science: Energy Code Standards & Trends
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n Are you a local building official or work on building and energy codes? Want to understand the latest standards and trends? Join MEC for a FREE multi-day training course!\n \nCities in our region are in process of adopting more recent energy codes\, so MEC is hosting a FREE building science & energy codes training. The course is valued at $200+ and attendees are eligible for up to 8 Continuing Education Hours. \nThis course will provide an overview of the history of residential energy codes in the IRC and IECC and the development of multiple compliance paths. It provides a common understanding of the thermal envelope\, including the impact of windows\, doors\, and skylights\, what is included in insulation installation grading\, and advanced framing techniques. Heating\, cooling\, and mechanical ventilation systems are also covered along with a discussion of the importance of duct tightness. Lighting\, appliance\, and clean energy contributions are discussed. The role of a HERS Rater as a third-party verifier and the verifications they perform\, as well as what to look for in their reporting is included. Index scores and what they mean\, along with similarities and differences between the HERS Index and the ERI are discussed. \nWhen: June 15 & 16\, 8am-12pmWhere: Plexpod Westport Commons – 300 East 39th Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64111 \n \nIn July there will be a one-day training session on the commercial energy code. Stay tuned for additional details.\nMeet Your Instructor\nSharla Riead\, Hathmore Technologies LLC\, EnergySmart Institute\nSharla’s energy and environmental experience began with her first energy audit in 1979 and spans years of progression from working as an energy auditor through construction and installation of solar panels to directorships and management of energy conservation and consulting companies and culminates in her leadership of Hathmore Technologies\, LLC. For over five decades she has performed heat load calculations\, residential energy diagnostics\, solar and alternate energy design\, energy conservation instruction\, contracting\, and consulting. As a Certified Building Analyst and Envelope Specialist\, Sharla assisted hundreds of homeowners with energy retrofit improvement analysis and design. As a Certified Home Energy Rater\, Sharla and her team provide testing\, certification\, and program compliance services for national energy and environmental programs such as ENERGYSTAR\, NAHB Green Build\, US Green Building Council’s LEED® for Homes Program and Federal Energy Tax Credits. Sharla and her company have supported several hundred builders with their Green Building goals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Earth Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate nature\, energy efficiency & clean transportation all in one place: Metropolitan Energy Center’s Project Living Proof\nWe’re marking Earth Day 2022 with a special celebration! Visit Project Living Proof\, our 108-year-old home retrofitted with multiple comprehensive energy-saving systems. Check out the latest in electric cars and talk with their owners. Tour natural wildflower and vegetable gardens with the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City. Or learn how you can save money for years to come on home energy expenses with cost-effective rebates\, incentives\, and upgrades. There’s something Earthy for everyone\, and it’s all in one place on April 30. \nWith energy prices spiking\, there’s never been a better time to consider home energy upgrades. These can be as simple as a weekend DIY project or as ambitious as large-scale whole-house renovations. And if you’re dealing with sticker shock at the gas pump\, you’ll want to check the advantages of leaving petroleum wholly (or at least partially) behind. Whether your interests are fixed or mobile\, MEC staff and event volunteers will be happy to answer your questions\, suggest additional information and show you around the property. Project Living Proof is a unique regional resource and we hope you’ll be able celebrate Earth Day with us. \nProject Living Proof is located at 917 East Cleaver II Boulevard\, Kansas City\, MO 64110\, just east of the Nelson-Atkins Gallery and west of Troost on the south side of the street. Parking is available just south of the house at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center at 4750 Troost (which is also the location of the electric car showcase). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Project Living Proof\, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109
CATEGORIES:Building Performance,Electrify Heartland,Energy Efficiency,EV,Project Living Proof
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SUMMARY:Energy Benchmarking Training 101
DESCRIPTION: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?\n\nJoin Metropolitan Energy Center for our upcoming webinars on Thursday\, March 31 or Thursday\, April 28 (both at 11:30am CT) to receive free training and support to submit your building’s 2021 energy and water data in order to comply with the City of Kansas City\, MO’s annual benchmarking requirements. During the webinar\, MEC’s Building Performance staff will give a tutorial on the basics of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager\, instructions on how to submit your report\, and resources to navigate this process. The event is for anyone who is familiar with their respective building’s utility bill and facility upkeep. Roles may include property managers\, leasing management companies\, facility managers\, building owners\, etc.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nMeet Your Presenters\n Mary English\, Program Manager\, Building Performance\nPrior to joining MEC in 2021\, Mary worked in the sustainable built environment industry conducting energy assessments\, testing\, consultation\, and overall experience in the field of building performance in both the residential and commercial sectors. \nMary founded Small Step Energy Solutions LLC which became a leading home energy assessment provider\, as well as a building consultant for sustainable new buildings and homes. During this time\, Small Step worked with municipalities – including the Kansas City\, MO codes department – to review and update building energy codes. She also worked closely with area developers to create sustainable developments and multi-family housing based on equity goals. Mary then moved into commercial-business sustainability\, helping start-up businesses in passive house panel construction; energy benchmarking; and efficiency upgrades in commercial HVAC systems. She currently serves on the Programs Committee for the USGBC Central Plains Community; and the Equity Committee for Climate Action Kansas City. \n  \nBrittanie Giroux\, Building Performance Associate\nBrittanie joined MEC as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in October of 2020. She came to MEC after completing a previous AmeriCorps service year in the City of Evanston\, IL’s Office of Sustainability where she led climate education initiatives and was involved in energy and waste franchise agreement processes. \nIn October of 2021\, Brittanie came on board full time as MEC’s Building Performance Associate. In this role\, she manages the Healthy Housing Taskforce\, co-manages the Energy and Water Benchmarking program\, creates social content and newsletters\, and conducts community outreach and events. Brittanie received her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Vanderbilt University. 
URL:https://mec.bluesymstage1.work/event/energy-benchmarking-training-101-march/
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CATEGORIES:Building Performance,Energy Benchmarking,Energy Efficiency,Energy Solutions Hub
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SUMMARY:Join MEC to Celebrate Energy Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:October is annually designated as National Energy Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of Energy (US DOE) participates annually with the intent to draw attention to our nation’s electrical grid system and “to highlight the importance of energy to our national prosperity and security.” As the US DOE states\, “Energy\, our most critical infrastructure\, is all but invisible to most\, but our focus on continued innovation protects American lives today and ensures better lives tomorrow.” \nThis year\, Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) will use this truth to draw attention to energy efficiency and how it relates to our infrastructure\, including our transportation systems and the built environment. There is indeed innovation happening on a national scale\, and it’s occurring quickly. MEC is either hosting\, co-hosting\, or cross-promoting a number of in-person and virtual events this October to highlight all the ways our nation can modernize the way it uses energy to create a prosperous future for our youth and future generations. Click the links below to learn more about each event and how to participate (more links to come as the suite of events is finalized). \nWhether an industry professional or policy maker or technician or a member of the general public\, we have at least one event for you. Join us and our members\, volunteers and friends during Energy Awareness Month. We’ll celebrate recent achievements and foster accelerated adoptions of energy conservation\, renewables and cleaner fuels. \nEnergy Awareness 2021 Event List: \n\n\n\nNative Plant Sale & Drive Electric Week Event at Project Living Proof with Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City\nSept. 25\n\n\nNational Drive Electric Week: South Park in Lawrence\nSept 25\n\n\nLion Electric School Bus Ride and Drive: Lee’s Summit Schools\nSept 28\n\n\nNational Drive Electric Week: Driving Electric: Black & Veatch EV Drivers Tell All (Virtual)\nSept 29\n\n\nNational Drive Electric Week: Prairie Village Presbyterian Church\nSept 29\n\n\nNational Drive Electric Week: Independence Chamber of Commerce    CANCELED\nOct. 2\n\n\nNational Drive Electric Week: ICT (Wichita Towne East Square)\nOct. 2\n\n\nNational Energy Efficiency Day (Ask Emily for a model Proclamation for your city\, business or organization)\nOct. 6\n\n\nMarquee Event: Our Best Buildings Yet: A Forum on Energy Efficiency in the Kansas City Region and Beyond\nOct. 7\n\n\nVirtual Workshop on Diesel Emissions Reduction Funding Opportunities: Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative\nOct. 12-14\n\n\nWebinar: EV Fleet Trends: Advice from the Experts (hosted by Louisiana Clean Fuels Coalition)\nOct. 13\n\n\nMarquee Event Day of EVs (In-Person): Exploring EVs in Municipal Fleets with City of Olathe\, Indian Creek Library in Olathe\, KS\nOct. 19\n\n\nMarquee Event Day of EVs (Virtual): Electrifying Terminal Trucks: Best Practices and Lessons Learned from Deployments in the Kansas City Region and Beyond\nOct. 19\n\n\nOur Energy Horizon: A Solar\, Storage\, Electric Vehicle & Transmission Event\, Thompson Barn in Lenexa\, KS (hosted by Clean Energy Business Council)\nOct. 25\n\n\nWeatherization Day 2021\nOct. 30
URL:https://mec.bluesymstage1.work/event/energy-awareness-month-2021/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Building Performance,Central Kansas Clean Cities,Clean Transportation,Electrify Heartland,Energy Codes,Energy Efficiency,Energy Solutions Hub,EV,Kansas City Clean Cities,Project Living Proof
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SUMMARY:Our Best Buildings Yet: A Forum on Energy Efficiency in the Kansas City Region & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Energy Awareness Month is right around the corner\, but why is it important?\n\nAs nationwide awareness grows over the connection between indoor air quality and extreme weather\, the Kansas City region is feeling the heat due to its aging building stock. Luckily\, there are code manuals to guide prudent action — roadmaps for new construction and adapting existing buildings.\n\nJoin Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC)\, KCMO Councilwoman Andrea Bough\, The Builders’ Association\, and a panel of buildings experts on Thursday\, October 7 at 10:30 am CDT as we discuss best building practices\, the International Energy Conservation Code\, and what can be done to clean up the interior air of our buildings. The event will be relevant to codes departments\, policymakers\, builders\, contractors\, and anyone who is motivated to create a brighter\, cleaner\, & healthier future for all.\n*Visit the Speakers & Panelists page to learn more about our experts!\n\n\n\n\n\nWe want to hear from YOU.\nComplete this quick survey to tell us what topics you would like discussed during the event.\n 
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CATEGORIES:Building Performance,Energy Codes,Energy Efficiency,Energy Solutions Hub
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