Events

November General Meeting   7th Floor, LFUCG Pheonix Building (northeast corner of Vine and Limestone), 2008-11-13 07:00:00 - 2008-11-13 08:30:00

Similar agenda to last month's meeting, except election results will be in, there may be lots of news on efforts of the city, possible development of LFUCG Green Ribbon Committee on Carbon Reductions, reports from awards ceremonies, contacts made at the 2008 Green Expo... Lots of work to do and lots of exciting things going on.

October 2008 Meeting   7th Floor Planning Room, LFUCG Phoenix Building, NE corner Limstone and Vine, 2008-10-09 07:00:00 - 2008-10-09 08:30:00

Monthly LexCoolCity meeting. Agenda will include reviewing Cincinnati's climate protection plan, connections with other organizations and events, progress on the GHG/energy audit of the city, bylaws...

The Daily Green

As Green abounds, so does internet news. Here's another green news source.

Holiday gift ideas from the Sierra Club

 

Federal Trade Commission - Environmental Marketing Guides

The FTC will make green-washing illegal.

Power from the Sun: An Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics   Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office, 101 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY (basement mtg room), 2008-10-14 07:00:00 - 2008-10-14 08:30:00

FREE. Come learn about the basic principles of solar photovoltaic systems, which use sunlight to generate electricity. Topics will include net metering and off-grid systems, choosing the right applications and systems, energy efficiency and load management, and basic components. Participants will learn about trends in the solar PV industry and how to combine energy efficiency and conservation efforts with PV system design, to achieve the most economical and effective PV installation. PV equipment will be on-hand.

2008 Bluegrass Green Expo   Lexington Civic Center (Vine St. & Broadway), 2008-10-25 10:00:00 - 2008-10-26 06:00:00

The who's who and what's what for Green in this region. Two days of workshops, networking with organizations and businesses from throughout the state, and if you have time, volunteering. We're excited for this sixth annual event!

Fayette County Green Breakfast   Patterson Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, 2008-10-24 08:00:00 - 2008-10-24 10:30:00

LFUCG hosts its first Environmental Commission Awards Ceremony. RSVP required.

LFUCG Climate Protection Meeting   9th Floor Conference Room, Gov't Center, Main St & MLK, 2008-11-17 12:00:00 - 2008-11-18 02:00:00

Monday Nov 17 - Two-hour meeting of local organization representatives are invited to discuss future City plans and possible participants in an possible LFUCG Green Ribbon Committee.

How "Being More Green" can bring "More Green" to the Bluegrass   Embassy Suites Hotel (Newtown Pike), 2008-11-13 07:30:00 - 2008-11-13 09:00:00

Hosted by Commerce Lexington -- What kinds of things can you, your family and your business or organization do to help Lexington make the Top 25 Green Cities in America list in the future? During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. Good Morning Bluegrass event presented by Fifth Third Bank , experts in the field of "green" initiatives will explain efforts on a local, state, and federal level that can help turn the country and our area more "green," and all the while having an enormous impact on central Kentucky. Join us for an interactive discussion featuring the following panelists moderated by Phil Osborne (Preston-Osborne): Dr. Len Peters from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet to speak on Governor Beshear's Energy Agenda. Dr. Rodney Andrews, Director of UK's Center for Applied Energy Research will discuss Kentucky's role in alternative fuel research and production. Scott Smith of Smith Management Group will highlight the E.P.A. Consent Decree and how it relates to your driveway, parking lot, and roof. David Freibert of Kentucky Utilities Co. - An E.ON Company and Barry Mayfield from East Kentucky Power to discuss energy legislation and the impact on your wallet. The cost to attend is $25 per person for Commerce Lexington Inc. members, $35 for potential members.

December Monthly Meeting   Nina's home, 2008-12-10 07:00:00 - 2008-12-10 09:00:00

Monthly meeting, similar agenda, different format and location. This month will be a potluck! We will discuss the book 'Plan B 3.0' in some detail, and LFUCG's developing Green Ribbon Committee. Please bring a small dish to share.

Meeting Minutes Archive

 

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

General Meeting January 2009   LFUCG Phoenix Building, 2009-01-14 07:00:00 - 2009-01-14 08:30:00

Seventh floor Planning Room, LFUCG Building on the northeast corner. Similar agenda. Open to all. Please join.