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Destination2040 LexCoolCity
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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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VC Investment in Green Tech Up to US $1.2B in Q2
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2009/7/3/1332-vc-investment-in-green-tech-up-to-us-1-2b-in-q2.jpg" /> Greentech Media Inc. this week released quarterly data showing that venture capital investment in green technologies totaled US $1.2 billion in 85 deals in the second quarter of 2009. This is up from $836 million in 59 deals in the first quarter of 2009.
Riverstone Acquires Babcock & Brown's North American Wind Holdings
Riverstone Holdings LLC and the management team of Babcock & Brown's North American Energy Group confirmed the purchase of the wind development portfolio from Babcock & Brown LP to form Pattern Energy Group LP. Pattern Energy will be an independent, fully integrated energy company that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable energy and transmission assets across North America and parts of Latin America.
DOE Offers US $43M Loan Guarantee to Beacon Power
Beacon Power Corporation has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a loan guarantee of approximately US $43 million. The DOE's offer outlines terms for a loan that would finance more than 60% of Beacon's planned 20-megawatt (MW) flywheel-based energy storage plant to be located in Stephentown, New York. The plant, which will provide frequency regulation services, will help stabilize and enhance the performance of the grid.
Yingli To Supply SDIC Huajing with 10 MW of Solar PV Panels
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has been selected by SDIC Huajing Power Holding Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the State Development and Investment Corp. (SDIC), to supply solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for a 10-megawatt (MW) on-grid solar plant in Dunhuang, Gansu Province.
New Gamesa Prototype Unveiled
Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica has revealed the first prototype of its G10x - 4.5 MW product platform at the Cabezo Negro R&D wind farm located in the Jaulín local authority in the Spanish province of Saragossa.
Nominations Open for Lifetime Leadership Awards
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/6397-johnson-controls--inc-.jpg" /> People who know worthy nominees for the Building Efficiency Lifetime Leadership (BELL) award are encouraged to visit http://bit.ly/BELLdoc to review the nomination criteria and download the award nomination form.
PVResources publishes Extended Version of global PV Market Review
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2009/7/2/6355-pvresources-publishes-extended-version-of-global-pv-market-review.jpg" /> PVResources releases the Extended Version (100 pages) of its global market review on large-scale photovoltaic power plants. The pdf file on CD is now available for purchase.
Video: Marketing Solar Energy to the Public Remains a Challenge
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2009/7/2/1332-video-marketing-solar-energy-to-the-public-remains-a-challenge.jpg" /> As the solar industry grows, marketing and public outreach are set to become a larger part of the day-to-day operations of installers, integrators, manufacturers and trade associations. Solar Energy Industries Association president Rhone Resch identified it as a major hurdle moving forward.
Ox Mountain Landfill Gas Project Begins Operation
One of the San Francisco Bay Area's largest renewable energy projects, a landfill gas-to-energy station at Republic Services' Ox Mountain Landfill in Half Moon Bay, began operation this week. Owned and operated by a subsidiary of Ameresco Inc., the landfill gas to energy plant will supply enough renewable energy to customers in Alameda and Palo Alto.
Perpetual Power Completes 1-MW Solar-Powered Water Pumping Systems
Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA Inc. and Perpetual Power (P2) have completed the installation of four solar-powered deep water wells at Limoneira Company's Ducor Ranch in California. The four 250-kilowatt (kW) solar arrays that make up the proejct include single-axis tracking systems which are expected increase power output of each array by 15%.
Nacel Energy To Build 20-MW Texas Wind Project
Nacel Energy Corporation has entered into four long term wind development rights agreements covering 1025 acres in Donley County, Texas. The rights include access to the area where the company plans to develop Leila Lakes, its fifth wind energy project in the state. At project build-out, Nacel Energy anticipates 20 megawatts (MW), or more, of installed capacity at Leila Lakes.
Solar Liberty To Install 1.1-MW System in Buffalo
New York Power Authority (NYPA) president and CEO Richard Kessel said that he will be seeking approval of a US $7.5 million contract for the installation of a 1.1-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the University at Buffalo (UB). According to the plan, the bulk of the work to be undertaken by Western New York firm Solar Liberty.
Federal Efforts a Travesty
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/authors/32-tam-hunt.jpg" /> "'We've ensured a role for coal," said Rick Boucher, Democratic Congressman from West Virginia, regarding the federal climate change "mitigation" bill that recently passed the House. I'm forced to use quotation marks around "mitigation" because this "deal with the devil," as Ted Nordhaus, of the Breakthrough Institute, described it, confirmed my worst suspicions: even under a progressive and popular President the chance of an effective federal climate change mitigation bill passing through Congress is minimal to none.
Iberdrola Sells Chilean Hydro Stakes
Chilean energy company CGE, through its CGE Generación subsidiary, is to acquire stakes in two hydroelectricity companies in Chile as part of an asset divestment programme by Spanish group Iberdrola.
Thornton Bank Offshore Project Officially Commissioned
Thornton Bank, Belgium's first offshore wind farm, has been officially inaugurated.
Washington Releases Summary of State and Federal Bioenergy Incentives
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/6442_stoelriveslogo.gif" /> The Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development ("CTED") yesterday released a summary of legislative actions from 2003 to 2009 that provide state bioenergy incentives. The summary covers production and tax incentives, public sector production, financial assistance, expedited permitting, and distribution and use incentives.
Show Me the Money: Allocations of $42.5 Million to Solid-State Lighting
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/6442_stoelriveslogo.gif" /> On June 29, 2009, the Department of Energy ("DOE") issued three Funding Opportunity Announcements ("FOAs") to deploy over $41.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to be used to fund solid-state lighting1 ("SSL") product development, manufacturing, and innovation. These funds are being deployed through three FOAs. The first FOA provides $11.5 million to support research in the SSL Product Development Program. The second FOA provides $22 million to support applied research in the SSL U.S. Manufacturing Program. The third FOA provides approximately $8 million to support applied research in the Lighting Research and Development Program.
SolarCraft Donates Solar Electric System
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/3088-solarcraft.jpg" /> SolarCraft of Novato donated a SunPower Electric Solar Energy System at the fifth Annual Sonoma Valley Muse Auction and Benefit on May 30, 2009. The winning bid was the highest of the night, at $8,000 and all proceeds will benefit cultural education programs. The auction package includes SolarCraft's professional installation by solar energy experts that have been serving the North Bay for 25 years.
Funding for a wide range of energy related projects
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US DOI Fast-Tracking Initiatives for Solar Energy on Federal Lands
Under initiatives announced by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), federal agencies will work with western leaders to designate tracts of U.S. public lands in the West as prime zones for utility-scale solar energy development, fund environmental studies, open new solar energy permitting offices and speed reviews of industry proposals.
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Walk-in For Sidewalks
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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:
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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.
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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
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GreenLex: Action 6_8_09
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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
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GreenLex News 10_22_08
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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
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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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