EPA TO HOST PHILADELPHIA ENERGY EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE [EPA-Region 3].

Philadelphia formally announced its Energy Action Plan for Sustainability, and a new workgroup whose goal is to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in buildings throughout the city. EPA is part of the work group and will host the initial planning event at the regional office on July 18, 19 and 20. EPA collaborated with city officials, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, and others to make this happen. Cities are responsible for three-quarters of the world's energy consumption, so Philadelphia has a critical role to play in the reduction of carbon emissions and the reversal of climate change.