Change is in the air at SLCgreen. In July, we said goodbye to long-time program manager Bridget Stuchly who launched and ran our local food programs for 11 years. In August, we welcomed new team member Supreet Gill. Then, last week, we moved offices from the first floor to the fourth floor in the City […]
By SLCgreen intern Kelbe Goupil Air quality, air quality, air quality…will we ever stop talking about it? Until our air is consistently clean and no longer putting our health and economy at risk, probably not. Talking about air pollution is important to us here at SLCgreen, not only because of how harmful it is to […]
by SLCgreen intern Kelbe Goupil We talk a lot about electric vehicles at SLCgreen (seriously – check it out). That’s because they’re one of the critical pieces of transitioning our community to a lower carbon footprint (and they’re pretty fun to drive too). Therefore, over the last several years, SLCgreen has developed policies to promote […]
On Tuesday, April 2, Mayor Biskupski appeared before the House Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change to discuss how a warming planet is affecting Salt Lake City– from our air quality, to wildfires, to drought, to the ski industry, and more. To see the full testimony, watch the video below (Mayor Biskupski begins at roughly […]
At least by driving smarter. Hear us out: You’ve heard that a big chunk– roughly 50 percent — of Salt Lake City’s winter air pollution comes from motor vehicles. That’s why SLCgreen promotes cleaner transportation and getting out of our cars as much as possible, particularly during February and the Clear the Air Challenge. But, […]
It’s only mid-December but we’ve already had a few inversions– and the dirty air they trap– this season. Luckily this week’s winter storm has cleared out the inversion and the worst of the poor air, but it’s a reminder of why it’s all the more important to be mindful of how we can each reduce […]
Project Open’s All-Electric Apartments Set the Stage for Eco-Friendly Affordable Living by Ryan Anderson, SLCgreen intern If you’ve been to Salt Lake City in the winter, you know that our air quality leaves room for improvement. Our air pollution has already been found to have severe health impacts, and it’s crucial that we act […]
Salt Lake City is pleased to join the State’s C-PACE program. Check out the press release from the Governor’s Office of Energy Development for more information . . . and stay tuned for workshop announcements and other highlights of businesses taking advantage of this cool financing tool. News Release For Immediate Release June 26, […]
Welcome to SLCgreen Connections, an occasional series highlighting SLCgreen’s fantastic local partners—the people and organizations with whom we work closely to make Salt Lake City a greener, more vibrant, and sustainable city! by Ardyn Ford, SLCgreen intern It is the rideshare of philanthropy: simple, quick, and on your own time. Designed with the fast-paced nature of […]
Pop-out doors, instant acceleration, electric bikes, autonomous electric ride-share programs. . . the future is exciting when it comes to electrified transportation. And, in many cases, the future is here. So local governments better get ready! That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to a new report SLCgreen recently co-produced with Utah Clean Energy. […]