Cities Building their Futures; Planet Philadelphia

September 6, 2024

Planet Philadelphia

Most cities in the US are grappling with our rapidly changing climate. Here are two examples other municipalities could emulate to reduce emissions, make buildings more resilient, and perhaps bring down costs for their citizens.

Jessyn Farrell, J.D.

Rajiv Ravulapati

Jessyn Farrell, J.D., Seattle’s Sustainability Director, and Rajiv Ravulapati, IMT’s Associate Director of Government Engagement: They will be discussing Seattle’s new building emissions performance standards. These standards represent a new approach to reducing a city’s carbon footprint.

Nidhi Krishen

Nidhi Krishen, Deputy Director for Climate Solutions, Philadelphia Office of Sustainability; Director Krishen will talk about the city’s new Energy Poverty Alleviation Strategy. Because Philadelphia has a high poverty rate, a large number of people are burdened with energy costs. The city’s newly released plan aims for an equitable and just clean energy transition which helps those most in need.