Events

Monthly LCC Meeting   605 Russell Ave, 2010-05-19 07:30:00 - 2010-05-19 09:00:00

Regular monthly meeting.

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2009 National Conversation on Climate Action

Bluegrass Greenworks Calendar

 

Meeting Minutes

 

Mission

LexCoolCities' (LexCoolCity.org) purpose is to promote a sustainable community and reduce local greenhouse gas emissions to below 1990 levels by supporting development of a local action plan and its implementation.

History

get the idea

Process

you got it

Benefits

Cover page intro to why the city should listen

UK's Spring Sustainability Lecture   Memorial Hall, University of Kentucky, 2009-03-04 07:00:00 - 2009-03-04 08:30:00

Dr. Vandana Shiva will deliver the Spring Sustainability Lecture at 7pm in Memorial Hall at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Shiva is an internationally-renowned scientist, author and activist with strong interests in sustainable development, feminist theory, alternative globalization and bioengineering. She is widely regarded as one of the brightest minds working in the interdisciplinary field of sustainability. Dr. Shiva is also the founder of Navdanya, a participatory research initiative to provide direction and support to environmental activism. This is the second lecture in the President’s Sustainability Lecture Series and Dr. Shiva will be discussing the importance of higher education’s role in sustainable development. For more information about Vandana Shiva, go to http://www.rightlivelihood.org/v-shiva.html. There are many other sites as well.

Panel Discussion : Principles in Green Building   BCTC - Oswald Building Auditorium (Rm 230) - 470 Cooper Dr., Lexington, 2009-04-01 06:30:00 - 2009-04-01 08:30:00

In response to USGBC Webinars on policy in "green" building and carbon impact of existing buildings, a panel will discuss best practices in building design, renovation, and maintenance.

May 2009 Meeting   7th Floor Conference Room, northeast corner of Limestone and Vine (LFUCG Phoenix Bldg), 2009-05-06 07:00:00 - 2009-05-06 08:30:00

Monthly LexCoolCity meeting - Open to the public. Possible agenda: City progress on carbon/energy audit. Schedule meetings with Council members to discuss what the City does to reduce GHG emissions and LCC mission. State Energy Plan. Results of National Conversation on Climate Action. Website. Where's Facebook? etc.

USGBC Webinar : Leadership in Green Building Policy   BCTC - Oswald Building Auditorium (Rm 230) - 470 Cooper Dr., Lexington, 2009-03-11 06:30:00 - 2009-03-11 08:00:00

In today`s world, "green" is everywhere. But in a time where leadership and bold policy action is needed to combat human health issues, natural resource depletion and the effects of climate change, policy options that are effective, immediate and measurable may be difficult to find through the clutter. How can policy makers and advocates work together to create effective policies for green buildings and communities? State and local policy makers will share their stories of crafting effective green policies. Resources such as the Green Playbook (www.greenplaybook.org) will be discussed.

USGBC Webinar : Carbon Reduction -- Existing Buildings and Building Portfolios   BCTC - Oswald Building Auditorium (Rm 230) - 470 Cooper Dr., Lexington, 2009-03-25 06:30:00 - 2009-03-25 08:00:00

This session showcases innovative strategies to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in existing buildings and across building portfolios. Case studies and testimonials will provide best practices that participants can apply to their building projects. Who Should Participate: Building industry professionals, business and organizational leaders, and others interested in reducing the carbon footprint of their buildings Upon completing this webinar, you will be able to: 1. identify the top contributors to carbon emissions in existing buildings, and across building portfolios 2. implement strategies to reduce waste, energy, and water use to lower carbon emissions 3. describe the benefits of implementing these systems

National Conversation on Climate Action   TBD, 2009-04-22 01:00:00 - 2009-04-22 06:00:00

Lexington is one of ten cities in the country that will host an interactive dialog in the - National Conversation on Climate Action. More details on the time, location and points of discussion are forthcoming.

Earth Hour 2009   wherever you are, 2009-03-28 08:30:00 - 2009-03-28 09:30:00

Speak out by turning out. (See website) Sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund