The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability aims to meet Mayor Michael Nutter's challenge that Philadelphia be the “greenest city in America.”
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- Pier 11 Community Engagement M...
Columbus Boulevard & Spring Garden ...
Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30pm - Parks and Recreation Community...
One Parkway Building
Thursday, October 29 at 5:00pm - Parks and Recreation Community...
Northeast Older Adult Center
Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00pm - Parks and Recreation Community...
Simons Recreation Center
Thursday, October 22 at 7:00pm - 2009 Build Green Conference
Sheraton City Center
Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00am - Parks and Recreation Community...
Christy Recreation Center
Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00pm - Global Warming 2009: Taking Ac...
Temple Har Zion
Monday, October 12 at 7:30pm - Cohousing: Building Sustainabl...
Moore College of Art
Saturday, October 10 at 9:00am - Parks & Recreation Department ...
Horticultural Center
Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00pm - Zoning Code Commission Public ...
City Hall Room 400
Wednesday, October 7 at 6:00pm
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Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability urges you to check out Cut the Craft Nov 21-22 in Manayunk featuring upcycled, sustainable, and locally made crafts. Follow this link for more info!
These ain't your Grandma’s doilies! Discover one-of-a-kind, sustainable crafts from 30 local and regional artists. Unexpected finds, including reclaimed clothing, upcycled jewelry, eco-totes,plush toys, screen-printing and more! NOV 21-22 in Manayunk! Address; 376 Shurs Lane. Manayunk. 19128
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Meet the design team for Pier 11 from James Corner and tell them what you think.
This community meeting is sponsored by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation and Penn Praxis.
Time:6:30PM Wednesday, November 18th
Location:Columbus Boulevard & Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability applauds the students at West Philadelphia High School who are competing in the Progressive Automobile Insurance XPrize to design and build an affordable car that will get 100 miles per gallon. Out of 111 international entrants, they are one of only 43 teams to still be in the competition!
Ronnie Polaneczky: City high-school kids best MIT in $10M car contest | Philadelphia Daily News | 11
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As I wander among the West Philly High School students milling about a noisy garage a few blocks from their school, I can't help thinking, "MIT must be sick of these kids."
Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability invites you to join Young Involved Philadelphia and Young Friends of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for a conversation with Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Michael DiBerardinis. Find out how he plans to build the nation's premier Parks and Recreation system, exchange ideas, and discuss ways we can improve it. Th...ursday, November 12, 6 pm, Black Horse Pub, 247 South 17th Street.
Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability urges you to read Secretary of Energy Steven Chu's article about weatherization and saving money
www.huffingtonpost.com
Long before I learned about the risks of climate change, I was fanatical about energy efficiency because I'm cheap. We want to help millions of families seize the same opportunity to cut their utility bills.
Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability Mayor Nutter will be testifying about the Kerry-Boxer bill before the Senate Committee of the Environment and Public Works today
Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability is excited that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved an Energy Efficiency and Conservation plan for PECO. PECO's EE&C will help Philadelphians lower energy bills while promoting environmental responsibility.
www.puc.state.pa.us
HARRISBURG –The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved an energy efficiency and conservation plan (EE&C) for PECO Energy Co. (PECO) as required by Act 129 of 2008.
Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability
is excited that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the City of Philadelphia a $14.1 million Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to help implement some of Greenworks Philadelphia's key initiatives. http://cityofphiladelphia.wordpress.com/
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA RECEIVES $14.1 MILLION IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION RECOVERY FUNDING «
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Philadelphia, October 8 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced today that the City of Philadelphia will receive $14.1 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). ...
What's Your Vision for our Parks and Rec Centers?
Time:7:00PM Tuesday, October 13th
Location:Christy Recreation Center
Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability invites you to attend a meeting in your community and talk with Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mike DiBerardinis about your vision for the newly merged departments. How can we work to make our parks and rec system the best in the country? See the Facebook calendar for details on where and when the meetings will be held this month.
Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability applauds the Philadelphia Water Department for its innovative plan to better manage stormwater in the city using green infrastructure. Its efforts will transform Philadelphia with thousands of new trees, restored watersheds, pervious surfaces and green roofs. Read all about it in "Green City, Clean Waters."
www.phillywatersheds.org
Section 1 Introduction and Background Section 2 Public Participation Section 3 Characterization of Current Conditions Section 4 Problem ...
Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability reminds you that you can drop off your unwanted electronics tomorrow at the City's 22nd and York Street sanitation yard from 9 am to 3 pm. The yard will also collect hazardous materials like paint, fertilizer and pesticides.
Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability believes that it's good to be reminded why we are working to lower Philadelphia's carbon emissions.
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In a worse-case projection, a Vietnamese government report says that more than one-third of the Mekong Delta could be submerged if sea levels were to rise by three feet.
Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability is excited about the two Center City cross-town bike lanes that opened today on Spruce and Pine Streets. Mayor Nutter cut the ribbon this morning!
