 On May 6, Mayor Greg Fischer signed an executive order directing all Louisville Metro Government (LMG) agencies and departments to prioritize the purchasing of electric and hybrid vehicles, green equipment and necessary infrastructure to support LMG’s transition to electric vehicles.
“Emissions from gas-powered vehicles are the second-largest source for greenhouse gas emissions in our city,” said Mayor Fischer. “We need to practice what we preach and lead by example. This executive order will move us toward electric vehicles, which will provide cost savings over time and improve environmental health.”
On-road transportation accounts for 12.8% of our greenhouse gas emissions in Louisville, or the equivalent of 2,749,767 tons of carbon dioxide. Reducing these emissions not only slows the impacts of climate change, but also reduces operating costs and other air pollutants, including ozone precursors, improves public health, and enhances the quality of life for residents. Read the press release here and watch the full press conference here.
Learn about Louisville Metro's Drive Clean Louisville Team here.
The Kilowatt Crackdown Awards will be presented May 19 at 12:00 PM. Join to hear how the local building industry has pushed the envelope in energy efficiency this year despite the challenges of COVID-19.
Hosted by the Louisville Energy Alliance (LEA) in partnership with IFMA Louisville, the event will celebrate organizations who have made significant achievements in energy efficiency in their buildings this past year, and will feature an expert panel on the topic Optimizing Energy Management During COVID-19.
You can join on Wednesday at noon: https://tinyurl.com/KilowattCrackdownLEA.
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 On May 19 at 12:00 PM, as part of the USGBC Live spring programming, leaders from Louisville, Cincinnati, and Miami Beach will gather to discuss how they are managing urban heat issues. They will share their local challenges, define what steps they are taking to mitigate and adapt to climate change and urban heat, and provide guidance for other cities on best practices and lessons learned along the way.
Julie Donna, Louisville Metro's Sustainability Coordinator, will be sharing information on LMG's Cool Roof Incentive Program and how equity is incorporated into LMG's urban heat management initiatives. Read more about the webinar here and register here.
 Celebrate Bike Month with a FREE Blue Grass Pass from Louisville's bikeshare operator, Louvelo! This pass will give you unlimited 60-minute rides for 24 hours. Just download the app using this link, and use the code BIKEMONTH2.
Louisville Metro needs your input on the future of our bikeshare system. Complete this survey for the chance to win a FREE E-Bike! Learn more about how to bike around Louisville here.
 The Parkland neighborhood is one step closer to making the sustainable, community-driven green space called Parkland Plaza a reality. This past Saturday, the project partners and residents came together to clean up the site, currently a vacant parking lot, to prepare it for the build out. The team filled more than 25 bags with refuse and brush!
This project is a partnership between the Parkland Business and Development Association (PBDA), Community Foundation of Louisville, Center for Neighborhoods, 1200 LLC, TreesLouisville, and Louisville Metro. Each organization has contributed their funds, time, and expertise to bring us closer to the community's vision, and our progress could not have been achieved so far without everyone's dedication and collaboration.
Keep up with project updates at ParklandPlaza.com and from the PBDA Facebook page.
May Virtual Green Drinks
Green Drinks Lou, hosted by the Louisville Sustainability Council (LSC), is a casual monthly meet-up of community members to discuss local sustainability projects and initiatives.
On May 19 at 6:00 PM, this month's Green Drinks will feature one of the LSC's Community Microgrant awardees, The Muse Farm, which will be maintained by Black Market KY. This project will teach horticulture to communities suffering from a food apartheid. Register here.
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Seeds & Starts Spring Close-Out Sale
Saturday, May 22 is the last opportunity to support Louisville Grows' Community Garden Grant program from the Seeds & Starts Sale. All plants and fruit trees will be buy one, get one FREE. View the full plant list at SeedsandStarts.org.
Louisville Grows' Community Garden Grant program provides funding and materials for new or expanding community gardens, as well as resources such as a Community Garden Toolkit.
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Park It Here Named "Top 10 Parks and Recreation Podcasts on the Web"
Stu's EV Universe: Adopt-a-Charger Tour
Stuart Ungar is the co-founder of Evolve KY, Kentucky's non-profit electric vehicle group and host of the podcast Stu's EV Universe. In this episode, Stu drives around Kentucky to a few of the chargers that Evolve KY has installed through the Adopt-a-Charger program, recounting the journey to 30 charger sites in the region.
Check it out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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