Thursday, November 12, 2009

Panelists discuss energy issues for the Philadelphia region

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On Wednesday, November 11th, the Environmental Sustainability program hosted a panel discussion entitled "Green Power: Renewable Energy in Philadelphia's Sustainable Future." Our guest experts, Katherine Gajewski (Director, Mayor's Office for Sustainability), Kate Houstoun (Green Jobs Coordinator, Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia), and Eric Cheung (Clean Air Council), outlined the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy in the city's plans for the future. Over 80 people turned out for the event, which was moderated by Ned Rauch-Mannino (Temple University and the Urban Industry Initiative) and Tom Schrand (Chair, B.S. in Environmental Sustainability, Philadelphia University).