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Learn more about what's new and the current projects being conducted by the Delaware County Office of Sustainability.

The Office conducts a wide variety of projects to encourage sustainability and resilience to the effects of climate change. The Office is examining government operations, engaging with the community, and working with the Sustainability Commission to develop a long-term Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.The news and current projects listed below are those currently underway for which there is information to share.

News

Share Your Thoughts on Delco’s Sustainability Plan

Chester Connected

Capozzoli’s Courthouse Café Goes Green

2nd Annual Sustainability Report Presented to Delaware County Council

Check out the new DelCo Return on Environment Study

Learn about the current process to update the Municipal Waste Management Plan by Advisory Committee. The public is invited to attend a series of public workshops, held both in-person and via Zoom, that will provide participants an opportunity to give input and share ideas.

Delaware County’s First Sustainability Conference was held on April 21, 2022

Check out the Delaware County Municipal Officials Directory to identify and contact the leaders in your community.

The County is Implementing 15 new electric vehicles and charging stations made possible by an Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant from PA DEP


Current Projects

Park Master Planning Underway for Former Don Guanella Site

Development of the Delaware County Sustainability Plan   

Solarize Delco

C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) Program

Implementing the capital improvement program prioritization process (Coming Soon!)

Facility Condition and Needs Assessment for all County-owned buildings and properties, including ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits (see April and May’s Commission meetings)

Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Power Purchase Agreement with DVRPC

Implementing 15 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

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About Delaware County

Delaware County, presently consisting of over 184 square miles divided into forty-nine municipalities is the oldest settled section of Pennsylvania.


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