Finance

A structured scoring framework to prioritize brownfield redevelopment by evaluating ownership, site use, land traits, community context, incentives, infrastructure, environmental risk, and building characteristics.

Delta Institute has identified three phases in the community revitalization process, which apply to redeveloping brownfield sites and broader initiatives. At each stage in the process different assets must be present and barriers overcome to avoid pitfalls and achieve community revitalization. Delta Institute has worked with many communities at each phase in the process to […]

In 2019, the Wallace Center – through its Pasture Project, part of the Resilient Agriculture & Ecosystems initiative of the Wallace Center at Winrock International – and Delta Institute conducted a preliminary analysis on Illinois grass-fed/finished beef supply and demand.1 The intent of this analysis was to determine the market pull that could be used […]

This project was focused on creating an innovation to spur adoption of soil conservation BMPs through a special round of GLRI funding. […] The program’s goals were to enroll soil conservation BMPs on up to 6,600 acres at target locations in the Kalamazoo River Watershed and reduce phosphorous load by 5,000 lbs. into the Great […]

Comprehensive guide by Climate Action KC helping tax-exempt organizations in the Kansas City region plan, finance, and implement solar projects through design, interconnection, and incentive guidance.

Data platform tracking clean economy investments and projects; provides state fact sheets.

Organization producing analysis on climate-related costs and accountability.

Consumer advocacy organization focused on utility affordability, energy policy, and electrification impacts.

Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) is a Minnesota-based partnership that connects individuals, local governments, utilities, and businesses with resources to advance clean energy projects. CERTs provides technical assistance, seed grants, policy education, and community engagement support.

Climate Action KC is a nonprofit regional collaborative bringing elected officials and community leaders together to reduce emissions, invigorate the economy, promote public health and improve the quality of life across the Kansas City region.