Panelists began by diving into Ithaca’s goals and tactics to reform society and energy, producing a blueprint for communities across the United States. In November 2021, Ithaca adopted a resolution to electrify and decarbonize the city’s buildings by the end of the decade. Dr. Luis Aguirre-Torres, director of sustainability for the City of Ithaca, leads the implementation of the Ithaca Green New Deal, including the city’s net-zero 2030 and climate justice strategies. (Jason Wu/Sun Assistant Photography Editor)In the efforts for equitable decarbonization, Airewele provides workforce training for marginalized Ithaca and Tompkins County residents. While other cities in the United States are looking at 2050 as a goal to meet carbon neutrality, Ithaca is working hard for 2030.

Source: Daily Sun October 04, 2022 17:54 UTC