Philly’s New Director of Sustainability
After announcing that both Andy Altman and Mark Allan Hughes were stepping down from their respective positions as Director of City Planning and Commerce and Director of Sustainability for Philadelphia, I have to admit that I was feeling a bit deserted. I had high hopes that both of these men would be leading this city into greener pastures. I realize, though, that it is not the individuals who will get us to the next phase, but the city working together as a team, led by our great Mayor and his team.
Mayor Nutter has appointed the next Director of Sustainability to replace Hughes. Click on the link to read more. My high hopes will be transferred to her!
http://greenworksphila.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/nutter-names-new-sustainability-director/
State Incentives for Greening your Property
It’s taken a while, but now there is a great source for finding state incentives, rebates, and grants for projects aimed at lowering the carbon footprint of a building. These are not just for individual residential renovation, but also for industrial, commercial, and educational institutions. The improvements that need to be made to qualify can be as small as buying a low energy consumption washer and dryer to building a factory that uses zero energy to maintain itself.
Check out the website http://www.dsireusa.org/ and click on your state to learn more about statewide and local programs!