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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Welcome to SustainPVD’s brand new blog! In honor of National Recycling Day, we’ve focused our first post on diving into Providence’s very real recycling challenges. Learn about the people who […]
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How does our energy system impact you? The Office of Sustainability and the Racial and Environmental Justice Committee would like to understand how energy (heating, cooling, electricity, and transportation) affects […]
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September 6, 2018 Dockless, pedal-assist bikes will provide access to transit options for residents starting September 6 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza and Uber today announced that dockless, electric […]
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Residential recycling rate highest since 2013; City on track to meet zero rejected recycling loads by 2030 Wednesday, August 8, 2018 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced […]
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The Office of Sustainability published its third-annual municipal energy report, disclosing the City’s facility energy data in an effort to track progress towards the City’s energy goals, increase transparency, and lead […]
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City of Providence Launches Voluntary Energy Savings Program that Challenges Large Buildings to Increase Energy Efficiency April 30, 2018 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined Director of […]
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