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4.29.08

Submitted by GCBL staff on April 29, 2008 - 11:33am.
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  • Cleveland Botanical Garden and Kent State University will unveil a collaborative partnership exploring the potential of liquid crystal technology for creating more sustainable, energy-efficient greenhouses tomorrow at 10 am. Two greenhouses located in front of the Garden on Wade Oval will be used to begin the experiment. 
  • From Cleveland Restoration Society: Robert C. Gaede, FAIA, November 6, 1920 - April 16, 2008. Cleveland has lost its "senior statesman" for historic preservation with the death of Bob Gaede. He was a founding member and an Honorary Life Trustee of the Cleveland Restoration Society and served as editor of its publication, Facade, for nearly three decades. Bob saved many endangered landmarks through his engaging prose and kind demeanor, always backed by solid architectural ideas and hand-drawn illustrations. He built a successful practice in architecture, both new design and historic rehabilitation. He volunteered extensively at nonprofit organizations and under-funded preservation causes. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 at Church of the Western Reserve, 30500 Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike.
  • Addressing concerns that Ohio passed an Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard with a loophole for utilities—a cap not to exceed 3% cost to acquire or produce renewable energy—Jack Shaner, Ohio Environmental Council Director of Public Affairs, writes:

    "Be assured that we will go all out in the upcoming rule-making process at the PUCO to make sure that the rules enable the development of renewable energy in Ohio—and faithful application of the energy efficiency standard—while limiting as much as possible any new nuclear power projects as well as any new regressive coal projects that do not include the most advanced technologies for gasification and carbon capture and storage.

    The OEC will be an official intervenor in the rule-making docket at the PUCO and we already are lining up expert witnesses and special legal counsel to assist us in this effort. This will be an intense, high-stakes effort."

  • On March 14, Senator Debbie Stabenow successfully included a $2.7 billion Green Collar Jobs package in the Senate's 2009 Budget Resolution. "The House and Senate will now work to iron out differences in their respective budget bills. While many of the activities contained within the Green Collar Jobs Initiative were authorized in the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), full funding is essential to making these efforts a reality." Read full article.
  • Are you an experienced cyclist? Can you help others learn about cycling? Bike To Work Week is May 12-16 and ClevelandBikes is planning BTW events for each morning that week. We need your help as a Ride Leader to show new bicycle commuters how to get over their initial fear of riding in traffic. It would be simple and fun: we have a number of scheduled starting points and you would meet there. E-mail Kevin Cronin your name, where you live and the days you are available.