Philadelphia has made significant progress toward its goal of becoming one of the nation’s greenest cities. We have taken initial steps to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We have also begun to implement the most ambitious stormwater management plan in the country. However, given the level of […]
EPA’s Data Trends for Property Trends EPA has released DataTrends for 16 property types, including a first-ever look at 12 new property types. The DataTrends series is intended to give you a sneak peek inside ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, EPA’s database of hundreds of thousands of commercial buildings that are benchmarking and tracking energy use. […]
Haunted by an Industrial Future Is a proposed petrochemical hub a devil’s bargain? The CEO Council for Growth says it is an opportunity for economic revitalization, while organized opposition throughout the city says it will drag us into our past. Must we choose between prosperity and pollution?
2015 Tri-State Sustainability Symposium Now in its fifth year, this day-long symposium brings together industry, university and community leaders to share best practices, ask challenging questions, and provide cutting edge information about sustainability in the PA/DE/NJ Tri-State region. This event, to be held at Temple University, will draw over 800 attendees and will feature sessions […]
Job Opening: Building Performance Program Associate Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) seeks a dynamic, impact-oriented Program Associate to work with the City of Philadelphia Mayor’s Office and other city agencies to assist with the implementation of policies designed to advance energy efficiency in large buildings throughout the city.