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PCFO Supports Climate Pollution Reduction Project Awarded $129 Million
The US EPA announced that 25 projects have been selected to receive over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) awards, with $129 million awarded to an application led by Cuyahoga County, in partnership with the cities of Cleveland and Painesville.
City of Stow Joins Power a Clean Future Ohio, Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability
Stow City Council recently approved a resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) as the organization’s 51st member community. In joining PCFO, Stow aligns itself with a diverse network of municipalities across the state committed to reducing carbon emissions.
City of Akron Joins Power a Clean Future Ohio, Signifying its Commitment to Climate Action and Clean, Renewable Energy
With the adoption of a resolution by the City Council on March 25, 2024, the City of Akron has officially joined Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), furthering its commitment to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. Akron is committed to leveraging available resources through its partnership with PCFO to identify and implement sustainability goals that further its ambition to build a healthy, prosperous, and resilient community for its residents.
Summit County joins Power A Clean Future, commits to sustainable practices
County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council affirmed the County’s ongoing commitment to carbon reduction and sustainable practices on Monday night with passage of a resolution authorizing the County to join Power A Clean Future Ohio (PCFO).
Geneva joins Power a Clean Future Ohio, becoming 42nd community in Ohio and 1st in Ashtabula County
City of Geneva Councilmembers recently voted to unanimously adopt a resolution joining Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), furthering the community’s commitment to improving sustainability and becoming the first community in Ashtabula County to join. PCFO will work with local leaders to provide technical assistance and partnerships to help staff as they work toward the goal of adopting clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in ways that also save local tax payers money.
Garfield Heights joins Power A Clean Future Ohio, becoming 41st community
Garfield Heights councilmembers recently voted to unanimously adopt a resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), furthering the community’s commitment to improving sustainability and reducing emissions. PCFO will work with local leaders to provide technical assistance and partnerships to help staff as they work toward the goal of adopting clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to continuing carbon reduction efforts, initiatives may include improved management of garbage dump sites, attracting federal grants to help with the weatherization of homes, particularly those built before 1950, and exploring electric vehicle (EV) deployment on city corridors.
City of Green joins Power A Clean Future Ohio
At the September 13, 2022, Green City Council meeting, council members voted unanimously to adopt a resolution joining Power a Clean Future Ohio. Power A Clean Future Ohio is a nonpartisan coalition and campaign dedicated to working with local communities to develop equitable clean energy solutions to benefit the well-being of residents, the environment, and the economy. PCFO will work with local leaders and the city’s Living Green Task Force by providing technical assistance and a network of partnerships to implement best practices in buildings and facilities management, land use and transportation planning, and economic and community development in the City of Green.
City of Maple Heights joins Power A Clean Future Ohio, Becoming 38th Community
At a recent Maple Heights City Council meeting, the council members unanimously adopted an emergency resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio, underscoring the community’s commitment to craft a comprehensive sustainability plan that will help take advantage of upcoming opportunities and grants, leverage the city sustainability efforts as a tool to attract younger residents to call Maple Heights home, and work with adjoining municipalities to pursue emerging opportunities. PCFO will work with local leaders to provide technical assistance as staff develop plans for the City of Maple Heights.
City of Munroe Falls joins Power A Clean Future Ohio, Becoming 35th Community
At a recent Munroe Falls City Council meeting, the council members unanimously adopted an emergency resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio, underscoring the community’s commitment to achieving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions and cost savings through building and facilities management, land use and transportation planning and economic and community development. PCFO will work with local leaders to provide technical assistance and partnerships to help staff as they develop a roadmap for Munroe Falls.