Ithaca News
Ithaca 2030 District Annual Progress Report for 2020 Released
We are pleased to present the 2020 Progress Report for the Ithaca 2030 District. Part of a broader 2030 District Network involving 23 cities in the U.S. and Canada, the Ithaca 2030 District is a voluntary effort on the part of property owners and
Community Solar Focus of March 18th Quarterly Meeting
What is Community Solar and Can It Work for You? With spring just around the corner, it's a time of renewal and fresh opportunity. The snow is finally melting and the days are getting longer. Keeping the seasonal transition in mind, the upcoming
John Ciovacco Featured Speaker at December 16th Meeting
Geothermal District Systems as Alternative to Fossil Fuels John Ciovacco, the president of Aztech Geothermal, LLC, will discuss geothermal district systems, one of the newest trends in the electrification of commercial buildings, at our upcoming
Ithaca 2030 District Statement on Social Justice and the Built Environment
The Ithaca 2030 District firmly stands with the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)* communities against systemic racism and the countless racial injustices they have faced for many years. The building industry is not free from
Ithaca 2030 District Release 2019 Annual Progress Report
We are pleased to present the 2019 Progress Report for the Ithaca 2030 District. Part of a broader 2030 District Network involving 22 cities in the U.S. and Canada, the Ithaca 2030 District is a voluntary effort on the part of property owners and
Area Businesses Join Ithaca Sustainability District
On Nov. 8, the Ithaca 2030 District announced the addition of six new properties to its membership, expanding the number of properties seeking to improve their environmental sustainability. The Ithaca 2030 District is “an interdisciplinary public-
New businesses added to Ithaca's 2030 District
Ithaca 2030 District announced Friday that six new properties had been added to its membership, and that its borders had been expanded to include new members. The new members were listed as 104 East State Street, Autumn Leaves Used Books, Finger
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