Below is information about existing policies and programs you can use and support, as well as policy examples from other places that promote climate stability.

Register to Vote   (If you are a US citizen of legal voting age) so that any time you talk with elected officials, you are talking as a constituent.

Local programs and policies

Participate in Existing local government Programs

Celebrate EPA Best Practices Lexington has already implemented

Consider and advocate to adopt strong local policies from elsewhere

Work with Local Advocates 

For Local Goverments to Become "Cool Cities"

Other resources:

Green Government Initiative from the National Association of Counties (NACo)

        NACo Climate Protection Program

State-Level Policy

Building codes, economic policy investments, education and environmental regulation are generally legislated at the state level, except where policies and funding flow from federal programs.  Statewide coordination facilitates changes in these policy areas.

Take Advantage of Kentucky Statewide Programs

Programs in Other States

State Policy Research

Advocate for Good State Policies

Educate Yourself