Josiah Frey
Tech Takes on Environmental Health
-June 3, 2013
For those of us who know the health hazards of asbestos all too well, the latest announcement out of England should be greeted with three cheers. Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire have designed a laser sensor that can detect asbestos in the air in real time. The device is intended to provide contractors and […]
Louisville Power Plant Unveils Coal By-Product Recycling Facility
-April 24, 2013
On Monday, April 22nd LG&E unveiled a recycling facility at their Mill Creek Generating Station that will turn coal byproducts into agricultural fertilizer. The move appears to capitalize on the use of coal fly ash as a soil amendment in agricultural systems. The Center for Applied Energy Research at the University of Kentucky currently conducts […]
Revision to KPDES Stormwater General Permit for Industrial Activities – How Does It Affect Me?
-March 26, 2013
The Kentucky Division of Water released the latest revision to the KPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit, making public comment available until April 1, 2013. This most recent permit draft is less rigorous in key aspects such as numerical water monitoring requirements than the proposal put out in September of 2012. However, this new permit proposal […]
SMG Boosts Fayette Sustainability Efforts, Helps Rosa Parks Elementary School Attain “Green Ribbon School” Status
-March 1, 2013
SMG works with Fayette County Public Schools on their sustainability initiatives. Rosa Parks Elementary School, one of SMG’s pilot energy efficiency schools, has been named as one of seventy-eight U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools. Honored schools exercise a comprehensive approach to creating “green” environments through reducing environmental impact, promoting health, and ensuring a […]
SMG Adds New Associates in Engineering, Water Resources and Industrial Hygiene
-January 15, 2013
Shri Vani Sripada brings a Masters in Environmental Engineering from the University of Louisville’s Speed School and experience within Kentucky’s Division of Water. Sarah Carty joins SMG with a Masters degree in Public Health from EKU. Sarah excelled in several internships during her masters program and has excellent training skills. Josiah Frey will focus on […]
Scott R. Smith Serves on Commerce Lexington Board of Directors
-January 15, 2013
Scott R. Smith has been confirmed as a member of the Commerce Lexington Board of Directors for 2013. Scott has served on the Public Policy Committee for several years and has assisted Commerce Lexington in understanding and commenting on numerous aspects of environmental and energy issues that may impact Central Kentucky businesses. His experience with […]