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Significant progress is being made to decarbonize the electricity sector by closing coal plants and adding more renewables like wind and solar. In fact, Fresh Energy has an entire team and strategic imperative to support this work. As a result, our electricity is growing cleaner and cleaner, and we must also shift our “end use” […]

The Great Lakes Data Center Resource Hub is a living, searchable collection of relevant tools, reports, policy examples, and technical assistance providers organized to be useful to state and local government officials in the Great Lakes Region and beyond. As new research, policy developments, and technical assistance programs emerge, we will continue to update and […]

The Joyce Foundation seeks to understand and share insights on the challenges and opportunities posed by the expansion of data centers in the Great Lakes region. How can we maximize the economic benefits of data centers, while simultaneously avoiding negative impacts to communities and the environment? This page includes links to information we have developed […]

What happens to stormwater after it falls from the sky, and why is green stormwater infrastructure an integral part of the cities of tomorrow? Find these answers and more by exploring the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Story Map. You’ll also find a Kansas City watershed look-up tool and a tour of highlighted green infrastructure sites.

By utilizing this toolkit, Lake County communities can actively contribute to the realization of co-benefits associated with urban forestry, promoting the overall quality and health of their local tree stock. This resource empowers communities to maximize the positive impact of their urban forestry initiatives, creating more sustainable and resilient environments.

Confronting environmental change through research, education, and community collaboration

Academic institution producing campus sustainability/utility planning documents.

Renew Missouri was founded in 2006 to advance renewable energy and energy efficiency in the state of Missouri.

This film address a wide range of topics: emissions, historical climate trends, future changes, and their impacts on infrastructure, water resources, air quality, health, tourism, energy, ecosystems, agriculture, and long-range planning.

Dedicated to advancing energy performance for our regional community and planet