Why did you join KySEA?
Mountain Association for Community Economic Development Mountain Association for Community Economic Development

MACED understands that systemic change in eastern Kentucky requires the government to be an effective partner in the development of the region. State government has the power to create the conditions needed for positive economic development to happen, turn demonstrations and local strategies into scaled programs, and remove barriers to social, economic and environmental progress. MACED seeks to advance a state policy agenda that supports green job creation, poverty alleviation and improved environmental and health conditions through investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

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2011 Conference 

Kentucky Clean Energy Summit
A day that explored effective clean energy policies and their benefits for Kentuckians. 
Sponsored by the Kentucky Sustainable Energy Alliance

 

Thanks to all who attended and helped plan the Kentucky Clean Energy Summit on January 31st, 2011! If you attended the summit and would like a list of contact information for other participants, email nancy@kysea.org.

Below are the PDFs of the day's presentations:

Welcome and Introduction to KySEA by Mary Love

 

Panel: The Case for Clean Energy Policies in Kentucky

   Trends Facing Kentucky's Utility Sector - Jason Bailey, MACED

   The Case in terms of Job Opportunities - Kristin Tracz, MACED

   The Case in terms of Environmental Quality - Doug Doerrfeld, KFTC

 

Panel: Policy Overview and Lessons from Neighboring States

   The Big Ideas in the Clean Energy Opportunity Act:

         Bill overview and REPS - Jason Bailey, MACED

         Feed in Tariffs - Andy McDonald, APSI

   The Ohio Example - Amanda Woodrum, Policy Matters Ohio

   The North Carolina Example - Ivan Urlaub, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association

 

Keynote Address

Making the Case for State-Based Clean Energy Policies - Ben Taube, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance

Afternoon Workshops

   What's the Potential for Energy Efficiency and Renewables in Kentucky?

   Effective Communication about Clean Energy Solutions

   Healthy Energy Choices

   Making Kentuckians' Homes More Affordable

       Introduction

       Presentation by Metropolitan Housing Coalition

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To address climate change, nine Frankfort and Franklin County organizations partnered this fall on a household greenhouse gas reduction project called “Lighten Up, Frankfort!” 32 of 61 participating households reported cuts in their annual greenhouse gas emissions totaling 317,700 pounds in December 12, 2009.

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