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If you have not attended a "Destination 2040" meeting "Round 1" yet and have not yet filled in the online survey at the links:
Online Survey1: Seven Vital Questions for Lexington-Fayette County’s Future
Online Survey2: Destination 2040 Focus Points Survey
Great News! GreenLex members are invited to join with LexCoolCity.org memebers to attend a meeting in person to influence our Green Future.
LexCoolCity.org Destination 2040 Round 1 Meeting:
Tuesday, March 25 6-8pm
Phoenix Bldg @ Lime and Vine
7th floor Division of Planning conference room
If you would like to attend this important meeting and have your voice be recoded for Lexington's future please RSVP to
Tom Webb tomw@lfucg.com
This is one of those rare opportunities when our Mayor Newberry and the Council Members want every Lexingtonian to take part in two guided conversations about our future. This is the first one. If you can not make it--please, please take the online survey linked above. This is one reason why GreenLex was started-to increase your voice. We have 128 registered members--I hope we get all 128 voices counted for a Green Future!!!
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Trinity Solar installs a total of 344 kW across three commercial systems located in New Jersey and New York
REC Solar Partners with MySpace to Recharge the Democratic National Convention
REC Solar (www.recsolar.com), an industry-leading provider of residential and commercial solar electric systems, has teamed up with MySpace.com (www.myspace.com) to acquaint Democratic convention participants with solar energy through a solar-powered recharging station fueled entirely by the sun. Home to the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado proudly boasts over 300 days of sunshine per year.
GreenHunter Wins Auction for WCI Transmission Line Capacity
GreenHunter Wind Energy LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GreenHunter Energy Inc. announced that it has won new power transmission capacity on the soon to be built Wyoming-Colorado Intertie (WCI) power transmission line through an auction. The WCI power transmission line will be the first transmission line built in this region of the U.S. in more than five years.
SolarGenerations Program Expands to Include Wind & Hydro
Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power Company have announced that they are expanding their SolarGenerations renewable energy programs to include cash incentives for wind and hydroelectric power systems as well as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Both Nevada utilities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sierra Pacific Resources.
Joint Venture To Deploy Compressed Air Energy Storage Plants
PSEG Global LLC and energy storage pioneer Dr. Michael Nakhamkin announced that they have formed Energy Storage and Power LLC (ES&P), a joint venture to exclusively market, license, support the development and supervise project execution of the second generation of Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) technology.
EGIA & CPF Announce Financing Partnership
The Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) and Clean Power Finance Inc. (CPF) announced their partnership to add business and residential energy efficiency and solar secured project financing to EGIA's GEOSmart Sustainable Financing Solutions.
REC Chooses Quebec For Silicon Expansion
Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) announced that is has chosen Becancour, Quebec as the site for its next phase of polysilicon production expansions. The site will be developed in stages and could potentially hold four production units similar in size to the factory that the company is currently finishing in Moses Lake, Washington State.
Algae: Biofuel of the Future?
In the world of alternative fuels, there may be nothing greener than pond scum. Algae are tiny biological factories that use photosynthesis to transform carbon dioxide and sunlight into energy so efficiently that they can double their weight several times a day.
SunWize Technologies Moves its Distributed Power Group Headquarters to San Jose, CA - Participates in San Jose's Green Vision
SunWize Technologies, Inc. has recently moved the headquarters for its Distributed Power Group to downtown San Jose. SunWize Technologies represents yet another leading Clean Tech company attracted to San Jose by the city's Green Vision initiative and downtown redevelopment incentives.
Solar Power Showcased at Democratic National Convention
An 18.2 kilowatt solar power system has been installed on the grounds of the Pepsi Center, home of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, it was announced today by AeonSolar, Evergreen Solar and PV Powered, each of which was involved in the system installation. The goal of incorporating solar energy into the DNC is to highlight the importance of solar energy and its potential to help meet the nation's energy needs while addressing concerns about the environment and global warming. The solar installation is part of the DNC's commitment to build the most environmentally sustainable Democratic Convention in history.
Grid Alternatives, BP Solar and Stellar Solar Partner Together to Donate Solar Systems for Two San Diego Habitat for Humanity Homes
Special guests NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and wife Chandra (cofounder of the Jimmie Johnson Foundation) will present the keys of homeownership to the first Habitat partner family for the Jimmie Johnson Foundation and San Diego Habitat for Humanity project in Jimmie's hometown of El Cajon.
LDK Reaches 1 GW of Wafer Production Capacity
LDK Solar Co., Ltd announced that its wafer plant has reached the milestone of 1 gigawatt (GW) of annualized production capacity.
Covanta Acquires Two Biomass Facilities in Maine
Covanta Holding Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase two biomass energy facilities from co-owners Ridgewood Maine L.L.C. and Indeck Energy Services Inc. The two nearly identical facilities, located in West Enfield and Jonesboro, Maine, will add a total of 49 megawatts (MW) to Covanta's renewable energy portfolio, which currently includes six biomass facilities and 38 waste-to-energy facilities.
Raser To Start Construction on Geothermal Project In New Mexico
Raser Technologies and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson have announced that phase one of construction is set to begin on the first commercial geothermal power project in New Mexico. The power plant will be one of the first in the country to use new low temperature geothermal power generation equipment in a modular power plant design by Raser Technologies.
Coalition Launches Clean Energy NOW Campaign
More than 175 companies and organizations from across the political spectrum have started the Clean Energy NOW campaign, which is calling for Congressional action to extend the federal investment and production tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency when the legislators return for the September session. The tax credits are currently set to expire at the end of this year.
Southridge Receives US $7.5 Million for Brazil Ethanol Plant
Southridge Enterprises Inc. announced that the company's subsidiary, Southridge Brasilia Corp. (SBC), has received a total of US $7.5 million from its project partners for the construction of the ethanol facility in Brazil.
1-MW Solar System Planned in South Australia
A one megawatt solar system will be installed on the roof of the new Goyder Pavilion, the centerpiece of the Adelaide Showgrounds upgrade in Adelaide, Australia, South Australian Premier Mike Rann has announced. According to Rann the AU $8 million [US $6.83 million] project would be the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic installation in Australia, five times the size of the next largest installation at Melbourne's Victoria Markets.
Mileage Costs of Plug-in Hybrids
I continue to read with optimism the PHEV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) concept, especially the Chevy Volt. TESLA also put out a paper a while back (July, 2006) regarding its entry. My question is this: At US $0.10-0.12 a kWh from my local utility, how much will it cost me to drive the Volt's fully charged 40 miles? Since I don't have any idea how many "miles per kWh" it takes, I can't make the calculation...and I've looked at BTU and megajoule equivalents and I now have a headache. -- Art F., Dallas, TX
Renewable Energy Collectors May Be Right Under Our Feet
Anyone who has walked barefoot across a parking lot on a hot summer day knows that blacktop is exceptionally good at soaking up the sun's warmth. Now, a research team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has found a way to use that heat-soaking property as a source of renewable energy. Through asphalt, the researchers are developing a solar collector that could turn roads and parking lots into ubiquitous -- and inexpensive -- sources of electricity and hot water.
SolarCraft Donates 3.7 kW Solar Electric System
SolarCraft of Novato will be donating a 3.7 kW Mitsubishi Electric Solar Energy System at the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction on August 31st. In addition, Cline Cellars, powered by 100% solar electricity, offers 8 magnums of Green String farmed Syrahs and Zinfandels, grown and produced by the sun. This package is valued at $31,500 and is auctioned in partnership between SolarCraft, Mitsubishi Electric & Cline Cellars to benefit local Sonoma charities.
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GreenLex News 6_6_08
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INVITE to Destination2040 Round 2 June 11th, 6:15-8:15pm: If you have not attended a "Destination 2040" meeting "Round 1" Great News! you can still tak e the online survey at the links:
Online Survey1: Seven Vital Questions for Lexington-Fayette County’s Future
Online Survey2: Destination 2040 Focus Points Survey
then join the Destination 2040 Round 2 Meeting:
We are scheduled to have the second round of the Destination 2040 strategizing meetings. Some details:
When: June 11th, 6:15-8:15pm
Where: The 7th Floor Planning Conference Room of the [newer] government building, Northeast corner of Vine and Limestone Sts Please visit the website for details and to fill in the survey, if you have not already attended a meeting:
http://www.lfucg.com/destination2040/BeAPart.asp
The meeting is open to all, we simply ask for an RSVP to:
arckitectonics@yahoo.com
This is one of those rare opportunities when our Mayor Newberry and the Council Members want every Lexingtonian to take part in two guided conversations about our future. If you can not make it--please, please take the online survey linked above. This is one reason why GreenLex was started-to increase your voice. We have 128 registered members--I hope we get all 128 voices counted for a cleaner smaller CO2 footprinted City!
LexCoolCity.org LFUCG voted to measure Lexington's CO2 footprint and plan to reduce it by joining Local Governments for Sustainability.
Please visit LexCoolCity.org for more info.
SisterCitiesParks2010: The LFUCG Sister Cities program has agreed to partner with GreenLex.org to help implement rain garden mini-parks with the Knight Foundation Legacy Project along the NS Bike Trail segment from the horse park to downtown.
BikeTrailMap2010: GreenLex plans to work with Google Maps, LFUCG and others to put the North-South, East -West and the Loop trails on a Google Bike Map Beta for Lexington site for 2010.
GreenLex: Thank you for being registered on GreenLex.org and taking time to read this information. Any friends want this newsletter can register on greenlex.org. It has been a bad wakeup call for Lexington to realize we are NOTa green city let alone a "model green city". We are the worst City in a 100 city survey. We have a long way to go...maybe with President Obama we can begin to get the Federal Regulatory Support and end to phoney "Gas Tax Holidays" to make some changes, end our use of coal without sequestering CO2 and look at new renewable sources of Energy as well reconsidering next generation Nuclear Power.
Any project you would like to help with please let me know by emailing: rick@greenlex.org
Regards,
Rick Gersony
GreenLex
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GreenLex: News 4_20_08
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Hope you have a great Earthday! We have been invited to an exciting event on Tuesday. I hope you can join us and spead the word to show our support. It will be fun to celebrate the postive changes with our Governor.
EARTH DAY INVITE!
Earthday @ Governor Beshear's Mansion
For: Press Conference about Initiatives in Greening state goverment
From: Greener Kentucky Government Workgroup
(Jonathan Miller and Gov. Steve Beshear)
When: Earth Day 2008, Tuesday April 22nd, 2008 ...more info to follow.
To: Bluegrass Green Groups ...including
Bluegrass Partnership for Green Community
The Fayette Alliance
Bluegrass Partnership for a Green Community
Bluegrass PRIDE
BikeLexington.com
Cumberland Chapter Sierra Club - Bluegrass Group
EarthSave Lexington
Good Foods Market & Café
Green Thumb Environmental Club - University of Kentucky
GreenLex.org
Healthways
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC)
Kentucky Heartwood
Kentucky Rails to Trails Council, Inc.
Kentucky Solar Partnership (KSP)
LexCoolCity.org
Lexington Environmental Commission
NorthEast Lexington Initiative (NELI)
Sustainable Communities
TERRA - Transylvania Environmental Rights & Responsibilities Alliance
Town Branch Trails
Tracy Farmer Center for the Environment at the University of Kentucky
Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington (UUCL)
April 22, 2008 Other Earth Day Events
INVITE to Destination2040 Round 2: If you have not attended a "Destination 2040" meeting "Round 1" Great News! you can still take the online survey at the links:
Online Survey1: Seven Vital Questions for Lexington-Fayette County’s Future
Online Survey2: Destination 2040 Focus Points Survey
then join the Destination 2040 Round 2 Meeting:
-Thursday, May 1st, 6-8pm
-Phoenix Bldg @ Lime and Vine
-7th floor conference room of LFUCG Division of Planning.
If you would like to attend this important meeting and have your voice be recoded for Lexington's future please RSVP to
Tom Webb tomw@lfucg.com
This is one of those rare opportunities when our Mayor Newberry and the Council Members want every Lexingtonian to take part in two guided conversations about our future. This is the first one. If you can not make it--please, please take the online survey linked above. This is one reason why GreenLex was started-to increase your voice. We have 128 registered members--I hope we get all 128 voices counted for a Green Future!!!
LexCoolCity.org LFUCG voted to measure Lexington's CO2 footprint and plan to reduce it by joining Local Governments for Sustainability.
Please visit LexCoolCity.org for more info.
Bluegrass Green Groups Quarterly Gathering: to participate in the
Bluegrass Green Groups Calendar that will be a syndicated to all local Green Group Websites.
When: Thurs. May 8th, 2008 - 12-1 PM Calender 1PM -2PM Other business.
Where: McConnell Springs - 416 Rebman Lane - Lexington
This is for all local Green Groups representatives or anyone interested in this effort.
The Bluegrass Green Group List will include the Lexington Green Group List we started at the EarthJam on the Bluegrass Green Directory.
Solar2010: GreenLex will partner with the proposed UK Solar Institute, local, state and federal officials to add Solar panels, an instillation training center and solar laboratory to the indoor and out door stadiums for the 2010 WEG. For more info.
SisterCitiesParks2010: The LFUCG Sister Cities program has agreed to partner with GreenLex.org to help implement rain garden mini-parks with the Knight Foundation Legacy Project along the NS Bike Trail segment from the horse park to downtown.
BikeTrailMap2010: GreenLex plans to work with Google Maps, LFUCG and others to put the North-South, East -West and the Loop trails on a Google Bike Map Beta for Lexington site for 2010.
LocalFood2010: GreenLex hopes to work with the Bluegrass Green Directory, Kentucky Proud, KYMarket Maker and others to help match buyers and sellers of local food and promote Local Food for 2010 WEG. We need grant writers to fund this effort.
GreenLex: Thank you for being registered on GreenLex.org and taking time to read this information. Any friends want this newsletter can register on greenlex.org. Any project you would like to help with please let me know by emailing: rick@greenlex.org
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GreenLex: News 3_15_08
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Destination2040: If you have not attended a "Destination 2040" meeting "Round 1" yet and have not yet filled in the online survey at the links:
Online Survey1: Seven Vital Questions for Lexington-Fayette County’s Future
Online Survey2: Destination 2040 Focus Points Survey
Great News! GreenLex members are invited to join with LexCoolCity.org memebers to attend a meeting in person to influence our Green Future.
-LexCoolCity.org Destination 2040 Round 1 Meeting:
-Tuesday, March 25 6-8pm
-Phoenix Bldg @ Lime and Vine
-7th floor Division of Planning conference room
If you would like to attend this important meeting and have your voice be recoded for Lexington's future please RSVP to
Tom Webb tomw@lfucg.com
This is one of those rare opportunities when our Mayor Newberry and the Council Members want every Lexingtonian to take part in two guided conversations about our future. This is the first one. If you can not make it--please, please take the online survey linked above. This is one reason why GreenLex was started-to increase your voice. We have 128 registered members--I hope we get all 128 voices counted for a Green Future!!!
EarthHour: On March 29th, 2008, millions of people in some of the world's biggest cities will unite and switch off for one hour - Earth Hour - sending a powerful national and global message that it's possible to take action on global warming. Worldwide effort: individuals, local businesses and corporations. Maybe we could even get the city government to join in.
For more information from World Wildlife Fund is www.earthhour.org.
You can plan a Lexington Event if you would like at the site.
LexCoolCity.org LFUCG voted to measure Lexington's CO2 footprint and plan to reduce it by joining Local Governments for Sustainability.
Please visit LexCoolCity.org for more info.
HB 2 Approved by House, Moves to Senate: On March 10, 2008, the Kentucky House of Representatives passed House Bill 2 by a vote of 97-0. This bill contains several provisions in support of energy efficiency in public buildings. The bill now goes to the Kentucky Senate for consideration, and GreenLex encourages you to voice your support for this legislation to your Senator. Link to Senators.
Bluegrass Green Groups Quarterly Gathering: to participate in the
Bluegrass Green Groups Calendar that will be a syndicated to all local Green Group Websites.
When: Thurs. May 8th, 2008 - 12-1 PM Calender 1PM -2PM Other business.
Where: McConnell Springs - 416 Rebman Lane - Lexington
This is for all local Green Groups representatives or anyone interested in this effort.
The Bluegrass Green Group List will include the Lexington Green Group List we started at the EarthJam on the Bluegrass Green Directory.
Solar2010: GreenLex will partner with the UK Solar Institute, local, state and federal officials to add Solar panels, an instillation training center and solar laboratory to the indoor and out door stadiums for the 2010 WEG. For more info.
SisterCitiesParks2010: The LFUCG Sister Cities program has agreed to partner with GreenLex.org to help implement rain garden mini-parks with the Knight Foundation Legacy Project along the NS Bike Trail segment from the horse park to downtown.
BikeTrailMap2010: GreenLex plans to work with Google Maps, LFUCG and others to put the North-South, East -West and the Loop trails on a Beta site for 2010.
LocalFood2010: GreenLex hopes to work with the Bluegrass Green Directory, Kentucky Proud, KY Market Maker and others to match buyers and sellers of local food and promote Local Food for 2010 WEG.
GreenLex: If all 129 of us in GreenLex fwd this email to to someonbe who would like the info in this Newsletter
; register on the email list on GreenLex.org we will double our numbers, our organization and our VOICE for lowering the CO2 footprint in Lexington! Thank you for being registered on GreenLex.org and taking time to read this information. Any project you would like to help with please let me know by emailing: rick@greenlex.org
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GreenLex News 2/15/08
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It is an exciting time for the Lexington climate change awareness and ACTION movement.
Locally, our Mayor Newberry and the full LFUCG City Council is supporting joining ICLEI.org Local Governments For Sustainability to get a clear measurement of Lexington's CO2 footprint and then reduce to 1990 levels. (see LexCoolCity.org: a GreenLex partner site for more info!) Gov. Beshear has a Green Working Group pushing for sustainable changes inside KY State Government and statewide.
Nationally, all the major candidates SUPPORT Cap and Trade. So, we need to prepare for the shift from Dirty Coal to clean energy in Kentucky. It is interesting to note that Barack Obama proposes investing $150 billion over 10 years in R&D for renewables, biofuels, efficiency, and other clean tech. Hilary Clinton proposes $50 billion and McCain does not have a target. See a candidate comparison on the Grist.org
For GreenLex.org Projects update please note:
Bluegrass Green Groups Quarterly Gathering: to participate in the NEW
Bluegrass Green Groups Calendar that will be RSS syndicated to all local Green Group Websites.
When: Thurs. May 8th, 2008 - 12-1 PM Calender 1PM -2PM Other business.
Where: McConnell Springs - 416 Rebman Lane - Lexington
This is for all local Green Groups representatives or anyone interested in this effort.
The Bluegrass Green Group List will include the Lexington Green Group List we started at the EarthJam on the Bluegrass Green Directory.
Solar2010: We have a $400,000 grant proposal pending with state and local officials to add Solar panels to the indoor and out door stadiums for the 2010 WEG
SisterCitiesParks2010: The LFUCG Sister Cities program has agreed to partner with GreenLex.org to help implement the Bike Trail from the horse park to downtown with rain garden international mini-parks with the $2,500,000 Grant from the Knight Foundation Legacy Project.
BikeTrailMap2010: The Bike Trail system (Healthways) is planning to work with Google Maps to put the North-South, East -West and the Loop trails on a Beta site for 20! 10.
Google Maps has responded favorably to the GreenLex proposal at this point.
LocalFoodB2B: GreenLex Plans to work with a pre-existing System with Kentucky Proud to push Local Food for 2010.
EarthJAM: No plans for 2008 at this time.
TownMeeting or RoundTable on KET: No plans for 2008 at this time.
GreenLex: If each of you who read this GreenLex Newsletter fwd this email and ask one friend to register on GreenLex.org we will double our numbers, our organization and our VOICE for lowering the CO2 footprint in Lexington! Thank you for being registered on GreenLex.org and taking time to read this information. Any project you would like to help with please let me know by emailing rick@greenlex.org
Warm Green Regards,
Rick
GreenLex.org
rick@greenlex.org
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Bike News
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Exciting Biking News!
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Lexington-Fayette County Urban Government's announced on November 21st 2007, that the top 2 out of 140 projects for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 Legacy Initiative are:
• A bike trail from downtown to the Kentucky Horse Park, with possible public art and mini-gardens along the way.
• The Revitalization of the Third Street Corridor, including the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden and other enhancements. See report in Kentucky Kernel article: "City picks 2 projects to pursue after games" Kelli Long 11/30/07
"The HealthWay Trail System is a proposed system of trails that will link important points throughout Fayette County, making the area more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly. Planners hope that the 35-mile north-south trail segment will be in place by the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park."
from LFUCG "City Source" July 07
The HealthWay trail is part of the new plan. It would ultimately take a person from the Kentucky Horse Park through downtown Lexington, into Jessamine County and to the Kentucky River through a combination of off- and on-road facilities.
"Bike trail advocacy in Lexington gets wheels " BizLex.com 3/07
"We are exited about this effort to improve the pedestrian and bicycle routes near campus. This is a perfect example of the community working cooperatively with state officials to accomplish a common goal that will ultimately benefit thousands of students and many others who use alternative transportation methods."
University of Kentucky President Lee Todd
KY Transportation Cabinet Press Release 5/8/07
(refering to Grant for 150k for improvements to Maxwell St.)
"Lexington leaders hope to eventually have two major trail arteries -- one running north-south, from Veterans Park to the Kentucky Horse Park, and the other running east-west, from Masterson Station Park to Deer Haven Lane -- to which neighborhood trailways would be connected."
"Happy Trails" Herald-Leader 4/20/07
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