Celebrating the Planet
As we approach Earth Day 2023, we have been receiving many invitations to speak about the state of our planet, the state of Kentucky’s environment. We have several upcoming events as a result:
Join KCC tonight (6PM) along with our energy democracy partners for a legislative recap of energy-related bills this past session, along with our partner groups in the Kentuckians for Energy Democracy coalition, where we will go over the bills that were proposed this past session, as well as review what we all can do NOW to move towards a more democratic energy system for all Kentuckians.
Hosted by Kentuckians for Energy Democracy (K4ED), a network working towards a democratic, equitable and resilient energy system for all Kentuckians.
Other Upcoming Events:
April 18: KCC will be presenting at the Louisville Group Sierra Club Monthly Program 7PM, to talk about the most recent landscape for large-scale solar farms.
April 22: KCC will be on site at the Springfield Green Festival, Springfield KY. 9-2PM.
April 22: We will also be on site for the Earth Day Festival in Danville, at the U.K. Extension Office pavilion, 99 Corporate Drive, Danville, KY. 11AM-3PM.
April 30: Finally, we hope to see you at Party for the Planet at the Louisville Zoo
Solarize Programs throughout the state
We now have three cities engaging in “solarize” initiatives.
Solarize programs connect participants with pre-screened, vetted solar contractors, selected through a competitive price and performance bidding process. This saves participants the trouble of shopping around for contractors and provides discounts up to 15% off of typical prices.
These three Solarize campaigns build on the highly successful Solar Over Louisville campaign in 2022, in which 92 PV systems, totaling over 800 KW, were installed.
Enrollment deadlines vary with each city, so if you’re interested in applying, check out their program requirements at the following links:
Solarize Frankfort - Installation partners: Pure Power Solar & Wilderness Trace Solar
Solarize Lexington - Installation partner: Solar Energy Solutions
Solar Over Louisville - Installation partners: Icon Solar and Solar Energy Solutions
Other News: We're Hiring! Part Time Administrative Assistant
KCC is expanding! We are looking for part-time administrative support and talent to help us with outreach events to support KCC's mission and goals. This will be a 20-hr/week position and can be performed in part at our Frankfort office and telework from home. See details here.
Volunteers Needed for Earth Day Events (April 22 or April 30)
We would love to have a volunteer or two to help us with two tabling events— If you have a few hours to spare, we are looking for help to table this Saturday, April 22nd at the Earth Day festival in Danville and/or the Louisville Zoo's Party for the Planet event on April 30th. Email Lane Boldman at director@kyconservation.org or call our office at 502-209-9659 to volunteer! And thank you for your support.
Interim Session Legislative Meetings Begin June 5th
KCC monitors the interim committee meetings of the Kentucky Legislature. The 2023 Interim Session will begin on June 5th and will run through December. Full schedule here.
Watch for your 2023 Legislative Review and Conservation Brief
KCC members in good standing will receive in the mail our full recap of the recently-concluded 2023 General Assembly along with our detailed brief of continuing conservation issues. We expect this to be mailed out to members in mid-May. If you have not yet renewed your KCC membership, don't wait! You may renew or join here.