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The deadline for signing up for Solar Over Louisville is fast approaching! Signing up before August 14 means -
- You are expressing interest in exploring solar by having your property pre-screened and receiving a custom remote quote through Solar Over Louisville. (There will be more time to consider the proposal and sign a contract).
- You secure the opportunity to access a 12-19% discount on going solar through this program.
- In addition, you will have the opportunity to access the 26% federal tax credit this year, which will likely reduce to 22% in 2023, and might be phased out the following year.
- You are joining your neighbors in saving on energy costs, supporting local solar jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and helping Louisville reach it's 100% clean energy goals!
To date, over 1,250 individuals have signed-up for this program, over 50 have signed contracts (including 5 low-moderate income households through the Solar Grant Program), and installations have already begun.
Learn more and sign up for Solar Over Louisville at www.100PercentLou.com/2040.
You can also register for the final virtual Solar Over Louisville Workshop scheduled for Thursday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m.
 A recent install through Solar Over Louisville.
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The Louisville Energy Alliance (LEA) is excited offer the next round of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Training to assist local organizations starting their energy efficiency journey. In this three-part series, participants will learn everything from the basics of entering building and energy data into the software to the more advanced functions of setting goals and targets for their energy improvements. Technical experts will be on-site to assist.
Join this 3-part series at Jefferson County Technical College on August 4, August 18, and September 1 from 9:00 - 11:00 am each day! Register for FREE here: https://www.tinyurl.com/PMtraining2022
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 CycLOUvia returns to Frankfort Avenue for the second event of 2022! Louisville's popular open streets event will take place on Sunday, August 28 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Frankfort Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic between Pope Street and Stilz Avenue, with a facilitated crossing at Ewing Avenue.
CycLOUvia is your opportunity to experience Louisville as you never have before, by walking, cycling, skateboarding, or dancing in the street. Streets account for a massive amount of public land in all cities. CycLOUvia repurposes these public spaces by temporarily replacing traditional vehicular traffic with pedestrian traffic. Streets become paved parks where people of all ages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds can come to improve their mental, physical, and emotional health.
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The latest quarterly energy report for Louisville Metro Government (LMG) operations has been released. The report provides a high-level view of LMG energy usage, and quantifies utility savings that have been realized through energy management practices and reduced consumption.
The report is now available on the ww.100PercentLou.com website's Energy Dashboard, along with a live dashboard that can be used to see energy usage at various LMG properties.
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The Louisville Energy Alliance recognized nine local organizations for taking the Kilowatt Crackdown Challenge, awarding achievements in energy savings by building type. The winners are as follows:
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Kilowatt Cup – La Quinta del Sol of Louisville East
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K-12 Facility – Sacred Heart Model School
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Office Facility, Best Performance – Human 515 Market Building
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Office Facility, Most Improved – Kindred Health Corporate Headquarters Building
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Healthcare Facility – UofL Health Shelbyville
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Data Center – Humana Simpsonville Data Center
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Government Facility, Best Performance – LFPL Northeast Regional Library
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Government Facility, Most Improved – Louisville Metro Development Center
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Religious Facility – Walnut Street Baptist Church
Louisville Metro Government was recognized for energy efficiency efforts in two facilities. Read the press release for more.
 Zach Tyler, Louisville Metro's Energy Manager Received Kilowatt Crackdown Award
The Waste District Advisory Committee is currently updating the Solid Waste Management Five-Year Plan. Before the document is final, there will be a public hearing and a 30-day comment period. If anyone is interested in the process or providing input, all meetings are virtual and open to the public. Meeting links can be found at https://www.louisvillewastedistrict.org/district-meetings or if you’d like to be added to the email distribution, contact Karen Maynard at karen.maynard@louisvilleky.gov.
 
The Parkland Plaza, a vibrant public space in the Parkland Neighborhood that was transformed from a vacant Metro-owned lot, is now open, following a grand opening celebration on July 23.
This transformation was the combined effort of the Parkland neighborhood community members, Center for Neighborhoods, TreesLouisville, Louisville Metro Government, Gresham Smith, and others.
For more, read these stories by Courier Journal, WFPL, and WHAS.
 Parkland Plaza. Photo credit: Center For Neighborhoods.
Action Strategy for Public Parks: The Parks Alliance of Louisville has partnered with Louisville Metro Council and is currently gathering community feedback that will inform an action strategy for our public parks. The goal is to ensure the parks AND neighborhoods with the greatest need are prioritized for the earliest investment. Take the survey.
Mill Creek Greenway Master Plan: Louisville Parks and Recreation’s Natural Areas division invites community members from Southwest Louisville to participate in the creation of a conceptual master plan for the Mill Creek Greenway. This exciting project will transform about eight miles of Mill Creek and adjacent publicly owned land between Sylvania Park in PRP and the power plant south of Valley Station. Thanks to a grant from The Nature Conservancy, landscape architects/planners will work with residents and other stakeholders on a plan to bring this waterway to life. The result will be a roadmap for a new public greenway for outdoor recreation. Given its scope, the project has the potential to be one of the nation’s largest urban stream mitigation efforts. If you live in Southwest Louisville and would like to get involved, please fill out the interest form here.
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In order to combat urban heat island, Louisville Metro Government offers an incentive of $1 per square foot to any residential or non-residential property that has installed a certified Cool Roof within the last 3 years. Funds are now available for all districts across Louisville for this fiscal year. Louisville Metro encourages property owners to apply!
To date, Louisville Metro has incentivized over 1 million square feet of certified cool roofs. Learn more and apply for the Cool Roof Incentive Program.
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Sprouting Gardeners Club - A children's program (for ages 8-11 years old) by Louisville Grows, sponsored by Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness, on August 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Healthy House, 1641 Portland Ave. Register here.
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Louisville Sustainability Council's next Green Drinks will be on August 17 at 6 p.m.: at Waterfront Botanical Gardens.
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Brew at the Zoo and Wine Too hosted by the Louisville Zoo on August 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Buy tickets here.
- Innovative Partnerships Bring Community Solar to Low-income Households in the US (featuring a Kentucky story - via WRI)
- UofL Health Equity Innovation Hub lands $1M in research funding (featuring a study about Louisville's Solar Grant Program - via Business Journal)
- With Manchin’s support, Democrats unveil bill with $369B in energy, climate spending (via UtilityDive)
- 9 Hot Summer Tips to Save Energy (via EnergyEfficiencyDay.org)
- Louisville chemical company asks for permit allowing increased toxic air emissions (via WFPL)
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