NYC to Explore Options for 100% Renewable Energy in City Buildings

(NEW YORK – July 10, 2015) New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced plans to explore options for using 100 percent renewable energy to power city government buildings. The City issued a Request for Information (RFI) asking companies involved in and supporting the renewable energy industry to provide creative solutions that will help the city meet its ambitious goal. The RFI aims to identify new, rather than existing, renewable energy sources.

“Environmental Defense Fund applauds the city for using its purchasing power to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy. Working with different stakeholders to identify unique solutions is the hallmark of effective, inclusive leadership. This effort is yet another great example of New York City’s continued leadership in seeking innovative solutions to help build a more sustainable and equitable city. Success will improve the environment for all New Yorkers and support the goals of New York state’s Reforming the Energy Vision initiative to help create a 21st-century energy system.”

• Rory Christian, Director, New York Clean Energy