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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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Second Wind celebrates, collaborates at annual AWEA Wind Resource and Project Energy Assessment Workshop
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos//assets/logos/footers/2810_logo_175x100.gif" /> At the annual AWEA Wind Resource & Project Energy Assessment Workshop in Oklahoma City next week Second Wind, a developer of wind measurement systems, plans to celebrate with customers, colleagues and other wind experts as it takes its 30th birthday celebration on the road. The annual workshop is known to wind insiders as the place to gather for the latest discoveries about wind resource assessment, technology and what's in store for the future.

SMA America to Debut Innovative Commercial and Utility-Scale Products at Solar Power International 2010
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/9/9/2081-sma-america-to-debut-innovative-commercial-and-utility-scale-products-at-solar-power-international-2010.jpg" /> SMA America, the North American subsidiary of global solar technology leader SMA Solar Technology AG, will unveil new commercial and utility-scale solar inverters, as well as monitoring solutions and professional services at this year's Solar Power International, scheduled for Oct. 12-14, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

Growth Energy and Industry Groups Call on DOE to Restore Funding, Fix Energy Loan Program
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos//assets/logos/footers/9373-growth-energy.jpg" /> After lawmakers withdrew $1.5 billion from the Department of Energy's Renewable Energy Loan Guarantee Program (LGP) last month, Growth Energy, the coalition of U.S. ethanol supporters, and seven other industry groups today sent a letter to DOE Secretary Steven Chu urging him to restore the funding and address the shortcomings of the program.

Masdar PV To Deploy Thin Film in Indian Villages
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/9/9/1332-masdar-pv-to-deploy-thin-film-in-indian-villages.jpg" /> Masdar PV, the solar venture funded by the United Arab Emirates, will soon supply 1.5 MW of thin film panels to villages around India.

Advanced Energy Achieves #1 Market Position in North America
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos//assets/logos/footers/1877-pvpowered-inc-.jpg" /> Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NasdaqGM: AEIS) today announced that it has achieved the highest overall market share in North America at the end of the first half of 2010 for its solar PV inverter products. The data was made available by IMS Research, a leading supplier of market intelligence, and shows a dramatic increase in the Company's inverter shipments. The Company, including its Solaron and PV Powered inverter product lines, now holds 24% share, which marks a two-fold increase over the past two years.

Feds should boost solar demand
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/9/9/2328-feds-should-boost-solar-demand.jpg" />

Sizing up Ontario: Wind and Solar Core Component Manufacturers Assess the Market


Harnessing Renewable Energy in Electric Power Systems
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/9/9/8230-harnessing-renewable-energy-in-electric-power-systems.jpg" /> Drawing on both economic theory and the experiences of the United States and EU member states, Harnessing Renewable Energy addresses the key questions surrounding renewable energy policies.

Enerkem Building Trash-to-Fuels Plant
The Canadian biofuels company Enerkem has started construction on a facility in the province of Alberta that will turn 100,000 tons of municipal waste into biofuels each year.

450-MW Wind Farm Online in Oregon
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/9/9/1332-450-mw-wind-farm-online-in-oregon.jpg" /> Wind farms in Oregon are rapidly growing in size. Portland General Electric Company (PGE) just finished the final phase of a 450-MW wind farm in northern Oregon.

Solar Cell, Heal Thyself
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/9/9/1-1332-solar-cell-heal-thyself.jpg" /> Plants are good at doing what scientists and engineers have been struggling to do for decades: converting sunlight into stored energy, and doing so reliably day after day, year after year. Now some MIT scientists have succeeded in mimicking a key aspect of that process.

Venezuela, Dominican Republic Step into Wind
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/9/9/1332-venezuela-dominican-republic-step-into-wind.jpg" /> Venezuela's commissioner of national electricity announced last week that the country will work with developers to build 1,500 MW of wind farms over the next five years. The wind farms will be the first for the oil-rich nation.

EVENT: Save the World or Beat China? How to Increase Cleantech Adoption in the US


Taking Solar to the Next Level
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/9/9/1332-taking-solar-to-the-next-level.jpg" /> Creativity is the key to transformation. But creativity doesn't occur in a vacuum. Instead, creativity works best when people can pool their collective intellect and collaborate on game-changing ideas.

Oil Spill Contained, Energy Policy Dies, Status Quo Blissfully Restored
As the vein of black gold enriching the Gulf of Mexico finally, or temporarily, dwindles to a trickle, what passes for public debate on American television descends all too predictably into screeching about 'blame.' Everyone knows all good movies need a villain and despite a few quiet voices not-so-helpfully reminding us that accidents happen and we should remain stoic in the throes of fate, Americans crave the simplicity and uncomplicated drama of the white hat/black hat narrative.

How Does Solar Impact Home Value?


Back to (Green) School


CIGS Manufacturers Making Efficiency and Safety Gains
CIGS manufacturers made important announcements this week that may lead to further market penetration of their products.

History Doesn't Have to Rhyme -- IPP 2.0 in China and India

    

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GreenLex Email 8_10_10
It is wonderful to be able to tell you about the opening of the "Legacy Trail" an 8 mile bike route and trail from downtown Lexington to the Horse Park! There have been changes and this is the latest word up to today. The 1st Legacy Trail Ride will be:

Sunday, September 12th, 1:00PM
Participants will meet at Cheapside Park at 1 p.m.

This BIKE RIDE is part of the 2nd Sunday Lexington ongoing series of rides and is called: "2nd Sunday Legacy Trail bike ride".

Please see this link for more information:
http://www.2ndsundayky.com/2nd-sunday-lexington.htm

As one way to support this trail and its connection to the rest of the proposed routes in Lexington, GreenLex is organizing additional extended fun ride from locations South, West and East of the "Legacy Trail" that is north part of the Green North-South Route. Please see map attached that will also be posted and updated on GreenLex.org. (Some folks do not get the images sent from this newletter.)

More details will be sent in next GreenLex email closer to the event. Our current plan is to have 3 groups. One at Crestwood church, just north of the Arboretum @10AM. Rick Gersony will lead this ride. Two at Woodland Park Parking lot. Three is at Masterson Station Park. Leaders and details of these meeting places will be followed up on in the next email. The idea is to casually meet and make a bigger ride of from the 3 locations to Cheepside to the Horse park and back. These will be 26 mile rides. If this sounds too much for you or any children, you can start at Cheapside or look at the Legacy Trail Website:

http://legacycenter.ning.com/

...and choose to start from a alternative location such as Coldstream or the Northern YMCA for a shorter ride. Please note: these are planned as casual rides where everyone is bike riding at their own risk. I am also trying to get additional rides sponsored and lead by the Bluegrass Cycling Club (BCC) which I am a new member and any BCC members who want to lead rides within the BCC guidelines please let me know.

If you want to help organize any of these rides, make new rides for you and a few friends, help paint road blazes (Green or Blue) please call Rick  Cell (859) 494 7654 or email rick@greenlex.org

We will be discussing this effort at:
Lexington Green Drinks
Thursday, August 12 at 5:30pm
Location: Atomic Cafe
Please stop by to say hello, cry in our beer about the failure for the Congress to pass a Energy Bill, and plan for building Biking routes for the future.

Globally Warm Regards,
Rick
GreenLex.org
Local efforts to act for climate a


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GreenLex email 6_10_09
Yes Tomorrow 6_10_09...NEW Action for Sidewalks 6PM @ BP:

Walk-in for Sidewalks!
What? Walk-in for Sidewalks! (Flyer Attached) Meet at the BP on Tates Creek Landsdowne at 6 PM---We walk down Tates Creek to Alumni to show support for the NEEDED Sidewalks. Strollers and Joggers are welcome.

When? Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10th  6:00PM to 8:00PM

Where? Meet at the BP and walk to Alumni...but feel free to go the other way if easier.

What to bring?: Walkin Shoes and a home made sign like
"Vote Yes for Sidewalks"
or
Walking is Green
We Love Sidewalks
Sidewalks Unite Nieghbors

etc etc..

Also, PLEASE NOTE:
The Herald-Leader web site is conducting an on-line poll.  Please vote and forward this email to supporters:
 
http://www.kentucky.com/211/story/824223.html
 


GreenLex Email:Request to all Lexington green group leaders (see list of groups below), GreenLex members, and supporters of sidewalks in Lexington.

Please consider emailing your group list, facebook network, local friends and family and ask the recipients to email their support for the Tates Creek sidewalk project to LFUCG Council Members before the vote on Thursday June 11th, 2009.  Our goal is to send over 500 emails of support to the council.
  • "Yes" vote -- Lexington would receive $800,000 in Federal Funding for Tates Creek sidewalks.
  • "No" vote -- would block the project to prevent the investment in Lexington's public right-of-way.
To reach all of the council members with one email, please use the following email address:

councilmembers@lfucg.com 

Here is a sample email that you may want to refer to when composing your email:
_____
Dear Council Members,

Please vote to "YES" to proceed with the proposed Tates Creek sidewalk project. It is a much needed link in the city system. Given the availability of the existing right-of-way and funding, it would be irresponsible to miss out on this opportunity to upgrade the community infrastructure.  This project would facilitate walking, strolling and wheel chair access along a major traffic artery which provides access to the University of Kentucky, Lexington Bluegrass Technical College, the Arboretum, three medical centers, numerous churches, shopping centers and the downtown.

With a simple "google" search, the positive impacts of the addition of sidewalks within a community are found, such as:
  • Sidewalks enhance security by providing a "passive" patrol of the streets by your own neighbors using the sidewalks.
  • Sidewalks encourage a healthy lifestyle. Why not walk to Church on Sunday morning? Or take an evening stroll after dinner?
  • Sidewalks enhance property values of maturing neighborhoods and increase desirability to potential buyers. Consider the young family needing a place to stroll the baby, or take the toddler for a wagon ride.
  • Studies show that many homeowners who opposed sidewalks initially, reversed their opinions after the sidewalks were put in. The benefits out-weighing any negative preconceptions they may have had.

Lexington needs these sidewalks! Thank you for your support.
_____

Here are some additional facts about the Tates Creek Sidewalk Project:

The project sidewalks ARE operating within the "public right-of-way".
  • The City does NOT intend to buy private property, use eminent domain or go over budget moving utilities. They feel confident that it will be done within the budget.
  • Because the final scope of the project could change as other needs of the city are incorporated, it is possible that small adjustments are made and project managers do not want to rule out legal options to make the project successful. In other words a FEW FEET here or there may trigger need to compensate an owner--but this is NOT expected.
  • Reference to "eminent domain"is an attempt scare the public.
  • Supporters on the Council NEED 8 votes in Council on Thursday June 11th and it will be very close.

Local Green Groups:
Greenthumb,
Transy's TERRA,
BikeLexington.com,
The Healthways Trail System,
LexCoolCity.org,
SustainLex.org,
earthsave.org,
 Bluegrass PRIDE,
Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo,
KY Rails to Trails
Interfaith Alliance
Fayette Alliance
KY Heartwood
UU Environmental Task
 Sierra Club, Cumberland Chapter, Bluegrass Group
Bluegrass Partnership for Green Community
To see the beautiful New Bluegrass Green Directory with the
 "Lexington Green Group List" see link:

http://bluegrassgreenworks.org/bluegrass-greenguide/?catid=2930

If you are an owner of a small business on Tates Creek or member of one of the Churches on Tates Creek please reach out to see if the organization is in support of the sidewalks….and ask them to let the council know.

councilmembers@lfucg.com

Regards,
Rick
GreenLex
      

 GreenLex: Action 6_8_09 Minimize
Request to all Lexington green group leaders (see list of groups below), GreenLex members, and supporters of sidewalks in Lexington.

Please consider emailing your group list, facebook network, local friends and family and ask the recipients to email their support for the Tates Creek sidewalk project to LFUCG Council Members before the vote on Thursday June 11th, 2009.  Our goal is to send over 500 emails of support to the council.
  • "Yes" vote -- Lexington would receive $800,000 in Federal Funding for Tates Creek sidewalks.
  • "No" vote -- would block the project to prevent the investment in Lexington's public right-of-way.
To reach all of the council members with one email, please use the following email address:

councilmembers@lfucg.com 

Here is a sample email that you may want to refer to when composing your email:
_____
Dear Council Members,

Please vote to "YES" to proceed with the proposed Tates Creek sidewalk project. It is a much needed link in the city system. Given the availability of the existing right-of-way and funding, it would be irresponsible to miss out on this opportunity to upgrade the community infrastructure.  This project would facilitate walking, strolling and wheel chair access along a major traffic artery which provides access to the University of Kentucky, Lexington Bluegrass Technical College, the Arboretum, three medical centers, numerous churches, shopping centers and the downtown.

With a simple "google" search, the positive impacts of the addition of sidewalks within a community are found, such as:
  • Sidewalks enhance security by providing a "passive" patrol of the streets by your own neighbors using the sidewalks.
  • Sidewalks encourage a healthy lifestyle. Why not walk to Church on Sunday morning? Or take an evening stroll after dinner?
  • Sidewalks enhance property values of maturing neighborhoods and increase desirability to potential buyers. Consider the young family needing a place to stroll the baby, or take the toddler for a wagon ride.
  • Studies show that many homeowners who opposed sidewalks initially, reversed their opinions after the sidewalks were put in. The benefits out-weighing any negative preconceptions they may have had.

Lexington needs these sidewalks! Thank you for your support.
_____

Here are some additional facts about the Tates Creek Sidewalk Project:

The project sidewalks ARE operating within the "public right-of-way".
  • The City does NOT intend to buy private property, use eminent domain or go over budget moving utilities. They feel confident that it will be done within the budget.
  • Because the final scope of the project could change as other needs of the city are incorporated, it is possible that small adjustments are made and project managers do not want to rule out legal options to make the project successful. In other words a FEW FEET here or there may trigger need to compensate an owner--but this is NOT expected.
  • Reference to "eminent domain"is an attempt scare the public.
  • Supporters on the Council NEED 8 votes in Council on Thursday June 11th and it will be very close.

Local Green Groups:
Greenthumb,
Transy's TERRA,
BikeLexington.com,
The Healthways Trail System,
LexCoolCity.org,
SustainLex.org,
earthsave.org,
 Bluegrass PRIDE,
Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo,
KY Rails to Trails
Interfaith Alliance
Fayette Alliance
KY Heartwood
UU Environmental Task
 Sierra Club, Cumberland Chapter, Bluegrass Group
Bluegrass Partnership for Green Community
To see the beautiful New Bluegrass Green Directory with the
 "Lexington Green Group List" see link:

http://bluegrassgreenworks.org/bluegrass-greenguide/?catid=2930

If you are an owner of a small business on Tates Creek or member of one of the Churches on Tates Creek please reach out to see if the organization is in support of the sidewalks….and ask them to let the council know.

councilmembers@lfucg.com

Regards,
Rick
GreenLex
      

 GreenLex News 10_22_08 Minimize

GreenLex INVITE:
I have some exciting news about Lexington's North South and East West Trails from the new:

 "Legacy Center at Blue Grass Community Foundation" !

All of GreenLex members (registered for email and friends) have been invited to a special meeting called: Legacy Trail Stakeholder Meeting

Please Pick one (or you can choose to go to more) of the 8 time Slots:  

Thursday Oct 23rd, 2008
LFUCG 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Pheonix Building
Slot 1:  8:30 - 9:30 AM
Slot 2:  9:45 -10:45 AM
Slot 3: 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Slot 4: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Slot 5: 3:15 - 4:15 PM

Friday October 24th, 2008
Embassy Suites, 1801 Newtown Pike in Coldstream Park
Slot 6: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Slot 7 9:45 -10:45 AM
Slot 8: 11:00 -12:00 PM

You are also invited to an Event called: Party on the Trail
Saturday October 25 at 8:45am
in Coldstream Park on a portion of the trail.

There will be a police escorted bike ride along the trail route from downtown to the Party beginning at 8:00am in Cheapside Park. See Map

The link is  www.legacycenter.ning.com for more information and below is an excerpt:
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We are moving right along!
The big event, the Party on the Trail is scheduled for Saturday October 25 at 8:45am in Coldstream Park on a portion of the trail. There will be a police escorted bike ride along the trail route from downtown to the Party beginning at 8:00am in Cheapside Park.

The free event will feature food, family fun, music, prizes, a mini-trail walk and a chance to discuss the "legacy" of the Legacy Trail with the professionals.

We will also have any info booth at Thursday Night Live on October 23 to provide more details.

What we need is three-fold:
First, we would love it if you would tell us what kinds of attributes you think the Legacy Trail should have – the art, education, heritage, health, environmental qualities you’d like to see - write it down, take a picture, make a video – post it here, or on Facebook: Legacy Trail! we promise you we’re listening

Second, we need you to help us get the word out – we need more folks to join this website, or/and our facebook group – spread the joy of the Legacy Trail!

Finally, we need people to volunteer to help us prepare for this – distributing flyers, helping at our events, etc…all we can promise is that you will be doing something important and good for the future of Lexington – plus some food.

Let us hear from you – send us an email saustin@bgcf.org
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I will be able to go to the Thursday Session at 11AM but will be out of town for much of the rest...Please let me know if you were able to attend any of this.

Thank you,

Rick
GreenLex
      

 GreenLex News 6_6_08 Minimize
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
      

 GreenLex: News 4_20_08 Minimize
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
      

 GreenLex: News 3_15_08 Minimize
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
      

 GreenLex News 2/15/08 Minimize

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
      

 Bike News Minimize

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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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