MAYOR NUTTER TO ANNOUNCE WINNER OF ‘COOLEST BLOCK’ CONTEST,
SIGN COUNCILMAN KENNEY’S COOL ROOF LEGISLATION
WHO: Mayor Michael A. Nutter
Councilman Jim Kenney
Katie Hunt – Dow Chemical Company
Liz Robinson - Executive Director, Energy Coordinating Agency
Deanna Ballinger, General Manager Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc
WHAT: Mayor Nutter will announce the winner of the RetroFIT PHILLY “Coolest Block” contest on the white roof of 1515 Market Street. The contest, launched in February 2010, was a joint effort between the City of Philadelphia, the Energy Coordinating Agency, the Dow Chemical Company and the Dow Foundation, to promote household energy efficiency throughout Philadelphia.
Seventy-four blocks participated in the contest (a total of more than 1,600 homes). All residents on the winning block will receive an energy audit, installation of a ‘cool roof’ coating, insulation and air sealing upgrades.
Mayor Nutter will also sign legislation, sponsored by Councilman Jim Kenney and passed unanimously by City Council, which requires all new commercial and residential construction to include reflective roofs, a feature that will reduce cooling costs and energy usage in the city.
WHERE: ‘White’ roof of 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia.
Enter Market Street side and you will be escorted to the roof top. STUNNING visuals of City Hall and Philadelphia skyline. If it is sunny wearing sunglasses is recommended!
WHEN: Thursday May 13, 2010 2:00 pm
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