Energy

Overview

MARC works to create a cleaner, healthier region through programs and partnerships that make high-impact energy efficiency improvements. 

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Renew America's Nonprofits

MARC is a recipient of the Renew America’s Nonprofits grant to implement energy efficiency building upgrades for nonprofit organizations in the Kansas City region. The grant provides $4.7 million over three years to support projects that reduce energy use and costs in buildings owned and operated by nonprofits. 

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Insights from the Field

The Building Performance Standard (BPS) Pathway Alternatives and Training Hubs (PATH) grant seeks to understand the trends, barriers, and opportunities to advance the energy performance of commercial buildings across the Kansas City region. The attached analysis evaluates workforce skill gaps, limitations in technical knowledge among building decision-makers, and financial constraints that impede market innovation. Click to see the process and key insights from field experts.

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