A six-year, city-run program that is celebrating its first anniversary, also plans to cut city government energy consumption by 30 percent, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent and to double the number of green jobs.
“When I said that Philadelphia will be the number-one green city in America, I’m sure many felt the goal was too bold,” Mayor Michael Nutter said. “Now, looking back on the first year of Greenworks, I am more confident than ever that we will be successful.”
The city says there is evidence that the public is beginning to embrace environmental programs which are part of the program.
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