By Stu Johnson/KPR
Lexington, KY – Kentucky officials continue to promote the use of the state's "Green Bank" as a way to finance energy saving projects. The Governor's Conference on Energy and the Environment concluded today in Lexington. Karen Wilson, who's with the state energy and environment cabinet, says the state's green bank lends money to public agencies.
"It's still open though for projects down the road. So we wanted to have a session to kind of educate people so they would be aware of it especially school districts and local and county governments because they can apply for funding," said Wilson.
Wilson says such agencies can then use their energy savings to pay off the loans.
Capturing and controlling carbon dioxide was a topic of discussion at the Governor's Conference on Energy and the Environment. Government officials, representatives from power providers and environmental organizations are in Lexington for the Conference. Karen Wilson with the Energy and Environment Cabinet says university professors were also present talking about ways to control green house gases.
"The University of Kentucky was recently awarded funding the Center for Applied Energy Research to look at carbon capture from existing utilities, coal fired utilities," added Wilson.
Wilson says the conference always offers an opportunity for interaction between energy providers and government regulators.