March 2009
March 12-13
Midwest Regional ENERGY STAR Conference
- Location: Lexington Convention Center
- Audience: Architects, builders, realtors, appraisers, HVAC contractors, insulation and other energy efficient products vendors, HERS raters, financial institutions, and code officials
- Topics: All aspects of the residential building market, marketing energy efficiency, tax credits, business models, science of energy efficient buildings, green buildings, and more...
- Agenda materials
- Sponsorship opportunities
- More information (will include registration soon)
February-March 2009
Energy Management Workshops for Schools
- Date/Location (with link to registration form):
- February 24 Thomas & King Conference Ctr. Georgetown, Kentucky
- February 26 Cave City Convention Center Cave City, Kentucky
- March 5 Morehead State University Morehead, Kentucky
- March 6 London Community Center London, Kentucky
- Audience: School district energy management teams and energy educators
- Topics: Assist schools in saving on utility bills and to meet requirement to enroll in the
Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools (KEEPS) on or before January 1, 2010
- Workshop brochure
- Sponsorship information
- More information on KEEPS
November 2008
November 10, 2008, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET
Electric Transportation for the Bluegrass Workshop
- Location: UK campus in Lexington and via teleconference (see registration link for details)
- Speakers: General Motors, UPS, Electric Drive Transportation Association from Washington D.C., KY Finance Secretary Jonathan Miller, KY Energy Secretary Dr. Len Peters, and more
- Hosted by: Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition, Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, KY Department of Energy Development & Independence, KY Finance Cabinet
- Registration and more information
September 2008
September 6
The "Going Green: Frankfort Climate Action Festival" 2:00 - 7:00 PM. Music, presenters, and other activities. Location: Old Capitol Lawn, downtown Frankfort.
August 2008
August 20-30
"Save Money on Energy with ENERGY STAR" at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville
April 2008
April 21
Earth Day celebration with Governor Beshear and Kickoff of Green Build Kentucky program. 4:30 Location: 3013 Blackford Parkway, off Man-o-War, Lexington, KY
April 21
Toyota to be recognized for ENERGY STAR plant and office buildings. 11:30 Location: Capital, Frankfort, KY
April 19
Good Foods Market Earth Day celebration. Store to be recognized for ENERGY STAR performance. 11:00 Location: Good Food Market, 455 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY
April 18
Earth Day Celebration and recognition of Caywood Elementary with ENERGY STAR plaque. First Lady Jane Beshear will be on hand to present plaque. 10:00 Location: Caywood Elementary, 3300 Turkeyfoot, Edgewood, KY
April 17
ENERGY STAR Buildings Recognition. Mayor Jerry Abramson will recognize the following buildings energy efficiency: CEMEX Cement Plant, Aegon Building, E-ON US Center, Courtyard Louisville Airport Hotel. 10:30 Location: Mayor's Gallery, Metro Hall, 527 West Jefferson St., Louisville, KY
January - October 2008
2008 Energy Star Exhibit Schedule - UK Cooperative Extension Service
March 2008
March 6
Illinois Basin Energy Conference (PDF - 302KB) Henderson Community College
- Illinois Basin Conference Final Agenda (PDF - 148KB)
- Presentations:
- Energy Efficiency Programs: Past, Present, Future (PDF - 303KB) Michael Core, Big Rivers Electric Cooperative
- Kentucky Consortium for Carbon Storage (PDF - 2002KB) Dave Harris, Kentucky Geological Survey
- Recycling Carbon from Power Plant Emissions (PDF - 3601KB) Raymond Hobbs, Arizona Public Service Company
- Coal Gasification Feasibility in Western Kentucky (PDF - 877KB) Mike Mujadin, Mujadin Consulting, Inc.
- CO2 Capture for Power Plant Applications (PDF - 787KB) Dr. Jim Neathery, Center for Applied Energy Research, University of Kentucky
- An Assessment of Geological Carbon Sequestration - Options in the Illinois Basin (PDF - 5884KB) Hannes Leetaru, Illinois Geological Survey
March 7
2008 Spring Change a Light Grant Applications Due
March 18-19
High Performance Sustainable Schools Workshop, Louisville Marriott East
January 2008
January 8
2008 Kentucky General Assembly Convenes
January 16-17 & 18
Solar Photovoltaic Workshops at the University of Louisville Shelby Campus
January 16 – 17: Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics
For Electrical Contractors, Solar Installers, and Building Design Professionals,
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, $170 (fee includes lunch)
January 18: Solar PV Electrical Code Primer
For Code Officials, Installers, Inspectors, and Building Professionals
8:00 am – 12:00 pm, $40
January 18: Introduction to Solar PV
For Consumers
1:30 pm – 5:30 pm, $25
November 2007
November 16
Second Annual Kentucky Energy Efficiency Conference
Location: Capital Plaza Hotel, Frankfort
Update Kentucky leadership and stakeholders on the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (NAPEE) focusing on national and state specific initiatives.
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