Ithaca is first U.S. city to begin 100% decarbonization of buildings
Ithaca, New York begins to 100% decarbonize all of its buildings on Thursday after a historic vote by city leaders approved a novel climate finance plan.
Ithaca is first U.S. city to begin 100% decarbonization of buildings Skip Navigation Markets Business Investing Tech Politics Video Watchlist Investing Club PRO Livestream Menu Key Points Ithaca, New York, begins to fully decarbonize all of its buildings as the first phase of a novel 100% carbon-free city climate policy. Cities are seen as key leaders in U.S. climate change efforts and the massive stock of legacy buildings and residences with low energy efficiency drives a huge portion of carbon emissions. Ithaca's buildings equate to 40% of its carbon footprint and it is working with building
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