We are… Going Green! 
Last week, my alma mater Penn State announced an Energy Conservation Policy to go green and save money this fall by limiting energy use.
Penn State’s energy consumption is 83% of greenhouse gas emissions at the university – which isn’t cheap. PSU’s cumulative electric bill has doubled to apprx. $2 million per month since rate caps were lifted earlier this year. To combat a $25 increase per semester for students, Penn State is campaigning to cut energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Guidelines for this plan include staff and students actions including:
Exciting green advancements have been happening in Philadelphia.
As many have likely heard, there’s been an increase in tree-planting efforts in Northern Liberties and greening Philly. Greenworks Philadelphia has been unveiled!
Recently, Mayor Michael Nutter announced that he’s going to make Philadelphia the Greenest city in America by 2015 – a very admirable goal. “E” Goals in 5 areas – Energy, Environment, Equity, Economy and Engagement have over 100 initiatives for Philadelphia’s well being.
Some of the initiatives include:
Green Philly Blog
What Readers Are Saying
- Lauren on Happy Tu B’Shevat! Celebrate Trees Today.
- Happy Tu B’Shevat! Celebrate Trees Today. on Plant 1 Million Trees & Happy 400th GPB!
- computer recycling on Friday Quickie: Take a Little Less
- Local CSA Looking for CSA Pickup Hosts – Info Session 2/15 on My CSA Adventure: Farm Fresh & De-lish! (Photo Friday Fun)
- Julie on Half-Assed Recipe: “Feef” Stroganoff (aka Fake Beef)
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