Learn more about what's new and the current projects being conducted by the Delaware County Office of Sustainability.
The Office of Sustainability conducts a wide variety of projects to encourage sustainability and resilience to the effects of climate change. The Office is charged with evaluating government operations, engaging with the community and working with the Sustainability Commission to implement the actions identified in Sustain Delco: A Sustainability Plan for Delaware County.. The news and current projects listed below are those currently underway for which there is information to share.
Delaware County Seeking Volunteers for Earth Day Tree Planting and Clean Up to be held on April 20th
3rd Annual Sustainability Conference to be Held at Widener University on May 30th
Call for Nominations - 2024 Conference Awards
2024 Sustainability Conference Exhibitors Registion
Delaware County Team Attends First Annual Sustainability Retreat
3rd Annual Sustainability Report Presented to Delaware County Council
Delaware County and its Neighboring Counties Unite to Purchase Wholesale Energy
Delaware County Publishes Sustain Delco: A Sustainability Plan for Delaware County
Capozzoli’s Courthouse Café Goes Green
Implementation of Sustain Delco: A Delaware County Sustainability Plan
Formalizing Affiliation with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (More info coming soon!)
Overseeing the drafting of the 10-Year Municipal Solid Waste Plan
C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) Program
Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Power Purchase Agreement with DVRPC
Deployment of new electric vehicles and charging stations made possible by an Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant from PA DEP
Participating in DVRPC’s Regional Streetlight Procurement Program
Check out the DelCo Return on Environment Study which examines the economic benefits of green space.
Check out the Delaware County Municipal Officials Directory to identify and contact the leaders in your community.