This first-of-its-kind plan presents strategies aimed at creating an equitable, low-carbon, climate-resilient future for Providence October 25, 2019 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today unveiled Providence’s Climate Justice Plan, one of the first reports that analyze the root causes and effects of climate change through a justice lens. The plan was created in […]
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The City of Providence joins Cincinati, OH and Hartford, CT as one of three “Cities to Watch” thanks to its ranking on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) 2019 City Clean Energy Scorecard. Providence has jumped 6 spots since 2018 thanks to significant improvements in the categories of clean energy, energy efficiency […]
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RePowerPVD Report & Municipal Energy Report FY 2018 highlight energy savings in Providence buildings PROVIDENCE R.I.- Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and Director of Sustainability Leah Bamberger today announced the release of the City of Providence’s first annual RePowerPVD report that highlights the successes of a voluntary energy reduction program for large buildings throughout the capital […]
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On Wednesday, May 1st Mayor Jorge O. Elorza joined Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan, the Office of Sustainability and community leaders and advocates to sign the “Reduction of Single-Use Checkout Bags by Retail Establishments” ordinance. “This ordinance is a major step towards making the City of Providence a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable city for our residents and future generations […]
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It’s Saturday morning and time to make breakfast. You crack eggs, slice veggies, brew coffee and perhaps – if you’re really ambitious – squeeze oranges for the freshest of juices. You’re well on your way to enjoying a delicious omeletty meal with some refreshing beverages to boot, but what about the rest of the meal? […]
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Racial and Environmental Justice Committee Application 2019 The Racial and Environmental Justice Committee (REJC) is a critical part of the Equity in Sustainability Providence Initiative. The REJC is made up of community members and local government officials working together to integrate voices and concerns of our communities into City decision-making through the Office of Sustainability. This […]
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Where do the City’s greenhouse gas emissions come from and where are we headed? Think about your energy choices today. Did you crank the thermostat a few degrees to combat the morning chills? How did you get to work? Did you face the I-95 rush hour grind? When you left your home, did you leave […]
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City encourages residents to use bags for excess waste, invites local businesses to participate in contamination prevention program December 24, 2018 PROVIDENCE R.I.- Mayor Jorge Elorza, along with Waste Management and WasteZero, announced the launch of the Overflow Trash Bag Program, offering residents official excess trash bags for purchase at local businesses in the city. […]
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Why it’s more important than ever for cities to embrace transformative climate action The Cold, Hard Climate Change Truth On November 23, 2018, two major things happened. While Americans were busy spending an estimated $23 billion on Black Friday deals, the United States government quietly released a dire warning: climate change is happening now, it’s […]
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