Climate + Energy Project (CEP)

05/21/2026

Tuesday May 21, 2026, CEP was present at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meeting advocating for a proposed Branch Line solar project near Clearwater.

Program Director, Lindsay Hamilton, gave public comment speaking about how the future of solar panels if temporary and can return to agriculture use. She comes onto to talk about how solar is not only for the future of the community but contributed to the long-term health of the community.

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🔗 Read the article here or link in bio: https://www.ksn.com/news/local/commissioners-push-back-vote-on-solar-project-near-clearwater/

05/20/2026

CEP is recruiting for PAID mobilizers for our 2026 Primary Paid Relations Program. This program entails:

⚡️Program runs from June 23rd - August 4 *debrief call TBD
⚡️Talk to 50 of your family/friends who are eligible voters in Kansas about the August 4th Primary Election and urge them to vote!
⚡️Available for approximately 5 weekly group calls on Mondays 6-7 PM
⚡️1 training call over the week of June 23rd
⚡️5 weekly 1:1 check-in calls with your team captain in July,
debrief call after August 4th, all held on Zoom
⚡️Get paid $500 via direct deposit after the August 4th Primary Election

If you are interested, please fill out the interest form: https://forms.gle/qHfNBAEdnTGmvH1s6 or link in bio!

There is a referral incentive if you get others to fill out the form:
You can also qualify for referral bonuses by sharing this job opportunity with your friends and family - you’ll earn $25 extra for each referral who completes the program. Make sure your referrals credit you by name on their offer letter form! (Only applicable for referred participants who have not participated in this program in the past)

05/11/2026

📍Ellis County, Kansas

Register today for the Solar 101 webinar in partnership with ! Learn about what is solar, how it generates energy, and how you can support clean energy projects!

💻: Register at https://www.mobilize.us/greenlightaction/event/951577/

05/04/2026

Deadline is TOMORROW May 5th at 11:59pm CT!

🌟CEP Internship Application is OPEN🌟

🌱 25-weeks hybrid
🌱 Part-time of 12 hours/week
🌱 $4,500 stipend
🌱 Project - attend virtual trainings with partner Midwest nonprofits to build a climate movement in Kansas
🌱 Apply at bit.ly/cepinternship2026

Application closes on May 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm CT

This internship is targeted to Kansas based college/university students as CEP does community work (I.e. tabling and informative sessions) in the state of Kansas, though all applications will be considered. Please note in the application of any accommodations you may need.

CEP is a remote work place that works 32-hours a week with Fridays off.

Questions can be directed to Christina Haswood, [email protected]

04/28/2026

Check out this op-ed by Dorothy Barnett and Ty Gorman (KS Sierra Club) in the KS Reflector!

🔗: https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/24/storage-is-key-to-a-strong-healthy-energy-future-wyandotte-county-deserves-responsible-investment/

04/27/2026

🌟CEP Internship Application is OPEN🌟

🌱 25-weeks hybrid
🌱 Part-time of 12 hours/week
🌱 $4,500 stipend
🌱 Project - attend virtual trainings with partner Midwest nonprofits to build a climate movement in Kansas
🌱 Apply at bit.ly/cepinternship2026

Application closes on May 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm CT

This internship is targeted to Kansas based college/university students as CEP does community work (I.e. tabling and informative sessions) in the state of Kansas, though all applications will be considered. Please note in the application of any accommodations you may need.

CEP is a remote work place that works 32-hours a week with Fridays off.

Questions can be directed to Christina Haswood, [email protected]

04/23/2026

🔆 Sedgwick County Kansas 🔆

Maybe you’ve heard about large-scale solar projects and energy storage systems—but what do they actually mean for your neighborhood, your energy costs, and the people who live and work in Sedgwick County?

💻 Join us virtually on April 27th to find out! We’re hosting a fun, free crash course to break down what these systems are and how they work.

This is your chance to learn and have your questions answered in a welcoming, open forum. Together we’ll cover:

⚡️ How utility-scale solar and energy storage are working together to make our power grid more reliable and keep costs stable.

🔋 Local jobs and economic benefits, including tax revenue.

💵 How leasing for these projects can provide steady income for Sedgwick County farmers and landowners.

⛑️ Rigorous safety protocols, coordination with local first responders, and environmental considerations.
We’re here to share facts, answer questions, and help our community make sense of an important and evolving topic—so bring your curiosity and questions!

Register today to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!
https://www.mobilize.us/greenlightaction/event/941291/

04/22/2026

☀️Sedgwick County, Kansas⚡️

Sedgwick County is considering a 535 MW solar and battery energy storage project between Haysville and Clearwater, and your voice matters. This project would bring major economic benefits to the county—up to $82 million in tax revenue to support roads, schools, and emergency services—while creating local jobs and providing stable, homegrown energy.

Solar and storage also offer real benefits for farmers by providing reliable lease income, respecting private property rights, and keeping land in agricultural use with low-impact development.

Join us at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) hearing to show support for smart, responsible energy development that strengthens Sedgwick County’s economy and rural communities!

📫 RSVP to hearing (or just show up!) : https://www.mobilize.us/greenlightaction/event/887862/

📝 Letter writing tool: https://secure.ngpvan.com/vxPG7aOGm0q7u4HaG3IzUg2

04/22/2026

🔋Wyandotte, Kansas ⚡️

The Unified Government Commission is considering an exciting new energy storage project, and they need to hear from you about the benefits!

Saying yes to East Side Energy Storage will boost our economy through tax revenue, make Wyandotte County more energy independent, and support the clean energy transition, creating a healthier environment for our communities. Your voice can make a difference – use this form to urge the Commission to vote in favor of this opportunity for Wyandotte County.

We encourage you to personalize your message to discuss why you want this safe, responsible, and reliable energy storage project.

🔗: https://secure.ngpvan.com/CVzhZ_y9F0SJqvg5NIguuA2

04/22/2026

🌎 Earth Day is Here - Let’s Stand Together To Protect What Matters Most

With you by our side we have continued to stand up for climate action:

⚡️We let the Kansas Corporation Commission know how you felt about fossil gas plant expansion in Kansas, resulting in a plan with meaningful guardrails to protect consumers.

☀️We uplifted the voices of young people organizing against climate injustice.

🔋We connected our neighbors in Wyandotte County with resources to keep their power on while working on plans to make their homes more energy efficient.

💡We launched an energy siting collaborative that will provide elected officials with data to make informed decisions concerning solar siting.

🌻We gathered at the Kansas State Capitol along with hundreds of our fellow citizens on the 10th annual WEALTH Day to tell our elected officials that NOW is the time to uphold responsible water, energy, air, land, transportation, and health policies.

Now is not the time to let up or step back. We need to stand firm. We need to keep speaking up and keep doing the work, together. We need to keep pushing forward.

In this spirit, please consider an Earth Day gift to the Climate + Energy Project. In return, we promise to keep fighting for the things you care about - our Earth and our fellow humans.

🔗: https://climateenergyproject.networkforgood.com/projects/45927-climate-energy-project?hid=NDgzMzE0ODg=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4606872

03/27/2026

Thank you all who attended WEALTH Day 2026! We had over 100+ Kansans who helped make this day special. We meet with legislators, learned about WEALTH policies that we could educate law makers on, and represented environmental issues through our own unique lenses.

Thank you to our WEALTH sponsors and partners who helped made this day possible.

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