Former Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge Talks About The Importance Of Cities Going Green
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Former Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge Talks About The Importance Of Cities Going Green
Riverside, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2013
After 32 years of public service, Loveridge recently retired from being mayor of a city that was once known for its “smog alerts” to a city that is now known as an Emerald City. In a recent interview with Energy Independence Magazine Loveridge said, “Riverside takes great pride in being one of the greenest cities in the country.”
Last year Riverside was a finalist in The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center and Siemens Corporations’ Sustainable Community Awards. The city’s Green Fleet was also named the “best” in North America at the fifth annual Government Green Fleet Awards and Expo. “We’ve come a long distance and have a way to go but I’ve often thought that Riverside needs to take leadership in being a green place.”
Incentives the city offers to support its green efforts include the WRCOG HERO program, a partnership between Western Riverside Council of Governments and renovate America, Inc. to provide low interest rate financing for a variety of energy and water efficient products and renewable energy systems. Riverside also offers incentives on electric cars. Loveridge says, “It used to be that electric vehicles were in the laboratory, now they’ve gone to the storefront and we’re trying to get them from the storefront to the streets. For plug-in vehicles we provide incentives of $ 2,500 if you buy your plug-in car from a Riverside dealer.”
Solar energy is another way Riverside has gone green and the mayor sees great potential in the labor market for installation of renewable energy, like solar panels. The city is home to Sullivan Solar, Inc., a solar system integrator and NECA contractor that has an office, and renewable energy center. The company worked closely with the IBEW to ensure; one that the solar energy systems are installed correctly by professional certified electricians, and two; that these electricians come from the local labor market to help boost the local economy.
One of California’s goals is to reduce the state carbon footprint by becoming more environmentally sound and preserving our natural resources. Going grid neutral isn’t a challenge, it’s an opportunity! It’s an opportunity to lock in electricity costs providing financial predictability saving millions, and if structured properly it can all be done with little or no capital costs.
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Exergy Tour Unveils Names of Host Cities for Inaugural Ladies Pro Cycling Race
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Exergy Tour Unveils Names of Host Cities for Inaugural Ladies Pro Cycling Race
Boise, Idaho (PRWEB) February 13, 2012
The Exergy Tour international ladies pro cycling race today revealed the selected host cities for the 2012 inaugural race, which will be held May 24 – 28. The five day stage race will begin and end in Boise, and will travel through alpine, high desert and sprint stages in the cities of Nampa, Kuna, Crouch/Garden Valley and Idaho City, covering an estimated 200-plus miles.
Between 10 and 15 of the top ladies pro cycling teams from around the world are expected to participate in the inaugural race, which was founded by Boise-based Exergy Development Group. The race will be one of the last races to provide international ranking points crucial to qualifying for the upcoming Olympic Games in London. It is sanctioned by USA Cycling and is the only ladies race in North America in 2012 with a 2.1 designation by the International Cycling Union (UCI).
“The Exergy Tour will showcase the power and excitement of women’s professional cycling and its growing global influence, while engaging our communities in teaching young girls the benefits gained through individual and team sports,” said James Carkulis, CEO of Exergy Development Group. “Our vision with the Exergy Tour is to communicate this global message and work with organizations who also are dedicated to advancing the self-confidence, self-esteem and overall well-being of girls and women through physical activity.”
Day one of the race will take place near Boise. Day two will take place in and around Nampa. From there, teams will race through the high desert of Kuna, then on to the alpine stage of Crouch/Garden Valley and Idaho City, and back to Boise on the final day. Because the host cities are all within an hour’s drive of each other, the course enables volunteers and spectators to easily travel to each leg of the race throughout the long weekend.
“I’m thrilled to see such a world-class cycling competition emerge in our community,” said Boise Mayor David Bieter. “Boise has long been a training ground for many local Olympians, and it’s wonderful to see it become a major hub for premier athletic events. The Exergy Tour will shine the spotlight of international cycling on our city as it attracts some of the best athletes in the world to compete prior to the 2012 Olympics. I encourage all Boise residents to come out and see what promises to be an exciting and inspirational event.”
Official race announcements including the Exergy Tour’s list of participating teams, charitable partner, prize money and individual stage details will be released over the next 4-6 weeks.
“The Exergy Tour will be an opportunity for spectators in local Idaho communities to see many of the same athletes who will be competing just two months later at the London Olympic Games,” said Heather Hill, marketing, communications and events director for the Exergy Tour. “Idaho and our host cities will be on the world’s cycling stage for five days over the Memorial Day weekend, and through our selection of host cities this year, spectators and volunteers are able to show support and participate within easy driving distance every day of the Tour.”
Medalist Sports will oversee the competition and technical production of the Exergy Tour, as well as the development of the local organizing committees in each start and finish venue. Medalist also is the event management arm for the Amgen Tour of California, USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Colorado and the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah.
For more information contact Heather Hill, 208-559-1203 or heather(dot)hill(at)exergytour(dot)com.
About Exergy Development Group
Exergy Development Group is one of the major independent renewable energy developers in the USA. Exergy’s focus is on deploying commercially successful, socially beneficial and environmentally responsible renewable energy projects. A vertically integrated company, Exergy moves its projects from conception through construction and commercial operation.
Exergy believes that sustainable economic prosperity is inextricably tied to the well-being of our communities and natural environment. In support of that philosophy, Exergy founded the Exergy Tour ladies pro cycling race, designed to showcase the power of women’s professional cycling, engage communities, and provide a vehicle to teach young girls about the benefits gained through sports.
For more information, http://www.exergydevelopment.com
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