Ithaca News
Real Climate Action in Ithaca & Tompkins
Climate change might be the most significant issue facing the human race going forward, with new studies coming out seemingly every day that claim humans have an ever shortening amount of time on this planet. As those studies have increased, the
Ithaca Leads in NY for Net Zero Energy Building Standards
The energy use in buildings across the town and city of Ithaca is responsible for nearly 75% of carbon emissions, according to the local sustainability officials. To reduce its carbon footprint, the two jurisdictions are taking important steps to
Ithaca Green Building Policy Report Approved by City and Town
The Ithaca Green Building Policy report was adopted by the City of Ithaca Common Council on May 2 and accepted by the Town Board on May 7. Both municipalities have directed staff to codify the policy recommendations contained in the report. The
NYSDEC Designates City of Ithaca as a Certified Climate Smart Community
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation designated the City of Ithaca as a Certified Climate Smart Community on Wednesday because of its efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building climate resiliency. According to
City of Ithaca Moves Towards Adoption of Green Building Policy
Ithaca’s development boom has so far been mostly free of sustainability requirements, relying on the good will of developers – or the promise of tax abatements – to incorporate green goals into new construction. But that may change soon as the city
A Glimpse of My Future: Networking in Toronto at the 2030 Districts Summit
by Aurora Namnum, Ithaca 2030 District Intern The 4th annual 2030 Districts Network Summit was held in Toronto on September 21-22. As a college student, I had no idea what to expect. All I knew was that I would be the youngest one
Ithaca Establishes First 2030 District in New York
By Peter Bardaglio, Executive Director, Ithaca 2030 District This is the latest installment in our Signs of Sustainability series organized by Sustainable Tompkins. Visit them online at www.sustainabletompkins.org. Earlier this summer 17 local
How Closely Should Voluntary and Mandatory Efficiency Programs Be Coordinated?
July 11, 2016 By Carl Weinschenk, Energy Manager Today The 2030 Districts program is gaining steam. The latest district is in Ithaca and Tomkins County, New York. Late last month, it became the thirteenth district — and a fourteenth may be on the
Ithaca Becomes First City in NY to Welcome Sustainable 2030 District
June 29, 2016 By Michael Smith, Ithaca Voice ITHACA, NY - On Tuesday, Ithaca became the first city in New York, and the thirteenth worldwide, to join the 2030 District network. The 2030 District model provides a framework for improving urban
Ithaca Launches First 2030 District in New York
Ithaca, NY; June 28, 2016 – On Tuesday, June 28th, 17 local building owners, community partners, and professional stakeholders came together to launch the Ithaca 2030 District. Ithaca now joins the ranks of 12 other forward-thinking cities in the U.