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.
Sustainability Commission Seeking Applicants to Fill Vacancies For Water Resources and Municipal Representative Roles - Applications Due October 2nd!
Delaware County Publishes Sustain Delco: A Sustainability Plan for Delaware County
The 2nd Annual Sustainability Conference was held at Widener University on June 8th
Earth Day Cleanup at Clayton Park
Capozzoli’s Courthouse Café Goes Green
2nd Annual Sustainability Report Presented to Delaware County Council
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
Park Master Planning Underway for Former Don Guanella Site
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.