The Good Economist November 2016 | Page 8

The Latest on the Good Economy Challenge

SBN Recommendations Incorporated into Greenworks 2.0

SBN submitted recommendations to the Office of Sustainability for inclusion in Greenworks 2.0, the upcoming update to the city’s sustainability plan. Our suggestions centered on several of the themes found in the Good Economy Challenge:

Promote Partnerships and Interagency Coordination for the Advancement of Green City, Clean Waters

Adopt Environmental Performance Specifications for the Procurement of Goods and Services

Expand Energy Benchmarking to Include the Residential Sector

Support Expanded Marketing Activities for Solar Energy

Support Workforce Development Initiatives in the Clean Energy Sector

All these recommendations were incorporated into the final verison, released on November 2nd. Check it out here.

The Good Economy Challenge is SBN’s issue campaign developed to highlight the importance of a continued focus on the sustainable economy, with small business as a centerpiece. It is intended to engage Philadelphia’s sustainable business owners, employees, customers, and allies in support of a thriving local economy.

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