Upper Arlington s wind-energy deal latest in series of environmental sustainability initiatives
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The city of Upper Arlington has completed the latest step in its effort to achieve zero waste, zero pollution and zero emissions by 2030.
City Manager Steve Schoeny authorized the city to enter into a three-year contract Jan. 13 with Baltimore-based Constellation NewEnergy Inc., a subsidiary of Exelon Corp., to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) to meet 100% of the city s annual energy supply.
The switch became effective Feb. 11.
RECs, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, are a market-based instrument that represents the property rights to the environmental, social and other non-power attributes of renewable electricity generation. RECs are issued when one megawatt-hour of electricity is generated and delivered to the electricity grid from a renewable energy resource an allow for the accounting, tracking, and assigning owne
Urbana recognized as Tree City for 19th year
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The city of Urbana again has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in recognition of the city’s continued commitment to its urban forest. This recognition marks the city’s 19th consecutive year of being recognized with this honor. Over 3,400 communities nationwide and over 200 communities in Ohio have been historically designated as Tree City USA communities.
In order to be named a Tree City USA, Urbana is required to have met the following standards each year: retention of an active tree board or department; establishment of a community tree ordinance; investment of at least $2 per capita into community forestry efforts, including volunteer time and donations; and the celebration and observance of Arbor Day. In 2020, an Arbor Day celebration and observance was not required and over 142 volunteer hours were committed to the program.
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Mayor Weinberger and partners plant trees in the Old North End
Vermont Business Magazine Mayor Miro Weinberger announced that the City of Burlington received a $20,000 TD Green Space Grant from TD Bank Group (TD) and the Arbor Day Foundation to support innovative urban greening and tree planting projects in Burlington.
The City of Burlington plans to use the grant to plant 210 trees the Old North End. Burlington was one of 20 U.S. and Canadian cities selected to receive a grant.
Today, Mayor Weinberger will joined City Arborist V.J. Comai, Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Director Cindi Wight, and members of Branch Out Burlington to plant trees at 711 Riverside Avenue.
Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews
Apr 30, 2021 12:32 PM
Today (April 30) is Arbor Day and when it comes to tree care and maintenance in Pierre, the town’s Arbor Board has a lot going on.
Chairman Art Smith, with East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center, says 2
nd graders received trees to plant this week.