2010-2020 Mayor's Press Releases: on Energy & Oil
Bill de Blasio:
40% reduction in emissions by 2030
The policies laid out in "OneNYC 2050: Building a Strong and Fair City," will achieve a 40% reduction in emissions from a 2005 baseline by 2030--the breaking point to turn back the most irreversible consequences of climate change. The announcements
today will reduce our emissions by the following percentages from a 2005 baseline:- 10%: Mandating that all large, existing buildings implement retrofits to be more efficient and lower emissions--a global first.
- 6%: OneNYC initiatives to
further reduce emissions including more renewable energy, expanded energy efficiency in buildings & reduced reliance on fossil fuel vehicles.
- 5%: Pursuing a deal to power 100% of City operations with clean electricity sources like Canadian hydropower.
- 2%: Cleaning up vehicle fleet and implementing congestion pricing.
The above actions will account for a 23% reduction in emissions. Previous actions taken by the de Blasio administration have already resulted in a 5% reduction, totaling 28%.
Source: Mayoral press release, "Green New Deal," NYC.gov
Apr 22, 2019
Tom Menino:
Aggressively pursuing solar energy opportunities for city
Boston was awarded $90,000 from the Department of Energy's Rooftop Solar Challenge. "I want to thank Secretary Chu for recognizing the unique partnership we have developed with the Commonwealth to bring clean energy opportunities to every doorstep in
Boston. We've streamlined permitting and reduced costs for solar making this clean energy technology a smart choice for both home owners and businesses." Boston is one of the first cities recognized by US DOE as a Solar America City.
Source: 2011 Boston Mayoral press release, "Solar Challenge"
Dec 2, 2011
Antonio Villaraigosa:
More energy efficiency to spur green economy in LA
The LA Commercial Building Performance Partnership will help owners of commercial properties make their buildings more energy and water efficient. Building owners can access free energy assessments, as well as competitive financing rates to cover up to
100% of the cost of their energy upgrades. With commercial buildings accounting for 57% of energy consumption, LA has a large built-in market for retrofits. LA is leading the way in promoting environmental stewardship that also benefits our local economy
Source: 2011 L.A. Mayoral press release #015724
Oct 14, 2011
Antonio Villaraigosa:
Solar power good for environment AND businesses
The Walter J Towers project represents how investing in solar is good for the environment, and good for a business' bottom line. We are providing incentives for more innovative and forward-thinking companies to invest in
LA's most abundant natural resource and in the process build a local 21st century green workforce.This announcement is another step in Los Angeles' efforts to become an environmentally-friendly, green city.
Source: 2011 L.A. Mayoral press release #015449
Aug 26, 2011
Annise Parker:
Room for clean technology alongside fossil fuel jobs
Houston's "clean" or "green" economy is ranked 9th among the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas, according to a new report from the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program. "There is room for clean technology in a city with the largest
number of fossil fuel jobs in the country and where oil is still king," said Mayor Annise Parker. "In fact, many of our local energy companies are also at the forefront of research and production on environmentally-friendly alternatives.
Going green is creating good paying jobs for Houstonians and growing our economy."Houston boasts an impressive list of green accomplishments. For three years in a row, it has appeared on the Environmental Protection Agency's annual "top 10 list" of
US cities with the most Energy Star certified buildings. In addition, Houston has been selected as the site for Total Energy USA, an annual trade event that will assemble renewable energy, clean energy and energy-efficiency sectors in one place.
Source: City of Houston Mayoral press release, "Green Jobs"
Jul 13, 2011
Jerry Sanders:
Purchase no-emission electric vehicles for city
Last month, Mayor Sanders stood before the first public electric-vehicle charging station in the nation, and vowed San Diego would lead the way to making the purchase and use of no-emission electric vehicles a practical choice for everyday
San Diegans--not just hobbyists and environmentalists.To that end, Mayor Sanders announced with Car2Go CEO Nicholas Cole that they will deploy the first all-electric fleet of shared vehicles in San Diego this fall.
The choice by Car2Go validates the city's commitment to being one of the first cities in the nation to provide a charging network that can support the widespread use of electric vehicles.
For those who've chosen a more walkable, urban lifestyle--but still need a vehicle for errands--this is an ideal solution.
Source: San Diego Mayoral press release, "Car2Car"
Jul 13, 2011
Jerry Sanders:
Harvest methane from the Miramar landfill
San Diego is committed to creative thinking on energy and environmental issues--and today's groundbreaking at the Miramar landfill provides the perfect example. This project calls for a private company--Fortistar LLC--to install dozens of wells
that will capture methane gas from the landfill. The new power plant will use the captured methane gas to generate almost half of MCAS Miramar's energy needs.
Everyone wins. The military reduces both its electricity costs and its environmental
footprint by tapping into a renewable energy source. And the city makes money--an estimated $200,000 a year--by receiving a share of Fortistar's revenue from the sale of this converted methane.
The city will also save up to
$2 million in capital costs because Fortistar will install the wells at its own expense. These are wells the city would have needed to install on its own to prevent too much methane from seeping into the atmosphere.
Source: San Diego Mayoral press release, "Methane Miramar"
Jul 12, 2011
Phil Gordon:
Solar energy important for Phoenix
Every Phoenix resident knows well the power of the desert sun.
As our solar industry grows in Arizona, we want to take a chance to celebrate how this new frontier creates jobs and affirms our commitment to living green.
Source: 2011 Phoenix Mayoral press release, "Solar Day"
Jun 15, 2011
Michael Nutter:
Supports solar projects in the city
By installing one of the first large-scale solar projects in Philadelphia, the City is demonstrating that alternative generation is both feasible and beneficial. Water treatment uses large amounts of electricity.
Philadelphia Water Department is proud to use clean, sustainable power generated on-site. Because this project was so successful, we're planning to replicate it at other treatment plants.
Source: City of Philadelphia Mayoral press release, "Clean Energy"
Apr 25, 2011
Julian Castro:
Federal funding to jumpstart green jobs
What businesses and sectors seem poised to rebound?- Financial Services and Insurance
- Residential homebuilding
- Green Industries and Technologies
- Green jobs: Jobs in weatherization and retrofitting, energy conservation, and renewable energy
technologies.
Federal Policy Implications:- Federal policies need to provide increased funding for targeted training programs (e.g. for green jobs).
- Increased federal investment in transportation infrastructure projects.
Weatherization
and Green Jobs: San Antonio's municipally-owned utility, City Public Service (CPS) Energy, recently announced that it will invest $850 million as part of a comprehensive citywide weatherization, energy efficiency and conservation program: the Save for
Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP). STEP will help spur the creation new green markets and green jobs, and participants agreed that the City of San Antonio must expand and develop new green jobs training programs to align with this significant investment.
Source: City of San Antonio Mayoral press release, "Job Summit"
Jan 8, 2010
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