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Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Governor Beshear Announces Website Detailing State Government’s Many “Green” Initiatives
Visit http://greeningkentucky.ky.gov to learn more about earth friendly practices and programs
FRANKFORT, Ky.–In conjunction with Earth Day, Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Commonwealth of Kentucky has launched a new website of “all things green” in state government.
Gov. Beshear said the website, called Greening Kentucky, offers visitors a look at how Kentucky state government is saving money while implementing processes and programs that are environmentally sustainable. “This resource provides citizens with an opportunity to review the choices state government makes that support the health of our environment, reduce harm to the planet and save tax dollars.”
Website users can select a cabinet within state government to view both completed and ongoing green initiatives. For example, the Finance and Administration Cabinet is using a $3.6 million grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to reduce state buildings’ energy consumption through new energy management software and controls.
Visitors may also find information on efforts they can join, such as the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection’s 10-10-10-Challenge. Individuals and industries across the Commonwealth are challenged to reduce their waste and conserve water and energy, each by 10 percent over the next three years.
“This website contains a wealth of information that can be a valuable tool to inform citizens of how state government is ‘greening’ and how Kentuckians can also take the lead in becoming more aware of how all of our choices at home and at work affect the environment,” said Gov. Beshear.
The new website can be found at http://greeningkentucky.ky.gov.
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