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Concerned Citizens of Platte County, Inc. (CCPC)

July, 2007 Newsletter

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2007 Trivia Challenge - July 14 - 6pm - Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Weston. If you mentioned you would like to play, be sure to send me your payment - we are getting full. Susan Brown, 14 Mill St., Dearborn, MO 64439. Make a weekend getaway out of the event - Come early to shop - stores open late that evening and contact the Inn at Weston Landing at 816-640-5788 or The Murphy House at 816-640-5577 to stay.

The Green Show - July 20-22 – Overland Park, KS - - www.thegreenshow.com .

KCPT Channel 19 - The Heat is On: The Warming of KC, - Thursday, August 2, 7:30pm. Hosted by Nick Haines. Scientists, business leaders, citizens and policy makers evaluate the metro's response to global warming and take a critical look at some of the solutions being considered.

The Burning Question: Solving Our Energy Problem, Community Discussion Forum, - Thursday, August 9, 6pm, Johnson County Central Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS 66212, Register: 913-495-2497 or kcscienceinc.org.

Concerned Citizens of Platte County Meeting - Sept.16 - 6pm - Location/Guest TBD


KCP&L Update



Our agreement with KCP&L (view at www.ccpcmo.org) contained many areas where we committed to work together in order to reduce global warming gas emissions from their system by 20% by 2020. We have been meeting with KCP&L staff to discuss each of these areas - landfill, energy efficiency, wind, net metering, and legislation. These meetings have been surprisingly constructive. More updates to come.


KC Breaks Federal Ozone Standards



June 15's heat and humidity pushed Kansas City over its pollution limit, an event that will have long-reaching and potentially very costly effects. Officials had feared for more than three years that the area was on the verge of violating the federal Clean Air Act, which triggers a series of events including possible fines and strictures on businesses and industry, and to a lesser extent on individuals. Complying with the law will most likely cost the area billions of dollars, officials have said. 6/15/07, Karen Dillon, KC Star.




KC Business Magazine Highlights our Agreement



Our agreement with KCP&L concerning the Iatan 2 Power Plant made the cover of the June issue of Kansas City Business Magazine. You can find it at - http://www.kcbcentral.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=328&Itemid=103 .


Platte County Update



Platte Profile - Platte County has started the process to update the long-range plan for the county. The team will meet over the next 6 months with adoption by the commission slated for early 2008. Last month we decided on the 8 goal areas – New this year is an Environment goal area! I urge you to join a focus group at www.platteprofile.com under Announcements (Deadline moved to July 20). These groups will meet twice between Aug. and Sept.

Green Build - The Platte County Green Build committee continues to meet monthly with a goal of a final ordinance proposal this fall. The meetings are open to the public. Contact me if you would like to attend - sbrown816@gmail.com.

Energy Conservation Codes - Platte County adopted in July the 2006 ICC Energy Conservation Codes for county homebuilders!


Headlines



Be sure to respond to Jay Nixon's web survey about the environment at http://www.ago.mo.gov/Agriculture-Environment.htm. - http://www.ago.mo.gov/Agriculture-Environment.htm.


Headlines



Coal Plant plans in Florida suspended, Plans for the Taylor Energy Center in Tallahassee have been put on hold. Decision praised by Florida Gov. Crist. In June, plans for another new coal plant near the Everglades were voted down by the Florida Public Service Commission. 7/3/07, Sierra Club Press Release.

Ameren Launches Green Pricing Program, Customers of St. Louis based Ameren Electric can now purchase green power at a premium of 1.5 cents/kWh. 6/07, Green Power Network.

Key US Senators Reach Deal on CO2 Emissions, A US Senate panel began drawing up a sweeping law that would put mandatory caps on Greenhouse gas emissions after a key Republican endorsed the idea. 6/27/07, NY Times.

Empire District Electric signs energy contract with Horizon Wind Energy, The Joplin based utility has agreed to purchase 100 MW from a farm near Concordia, KS, 6/26/07,Empire Press Release

Oregon Lawmakers approve bill with greenhouse gas targets, 6/25/907, AP.

US EPA proposes stronger standards for smog. Kansas City just violated current standards and would find more stringent rules difficult to follow. 6/21/07, EPA Press Release.


Join Missouri Energy Advocates



Join the new listserv of Missouri Energy Advocates. This list grew out of a statewide meeting of clean energy advocates this June. Send an e-mail request to mail@mosefeenergy.org.


New Green Magazine in KC



Check out www.greenabilitymagazine.com.


Federal Legislation



The U.S. Senate has passed an energy bill that includes an increase in fuel economy standards but no renewable energy standard. The House of Representatives is expected to pass energy legislation in July. The House energy bill must establish a national Renewable Energy Standard and require higher fuel economy standards. Let your representatives know how you feel.


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