Posted on 07/03/2021 10:12:31 AM PDT by rktman
A big announcement Thursday--one that city and state officials can rightly point to and say our local governments are taking a leadership role in the fight against climate change.
The setting for the announcement was a northwest Reno fire station, but, in fact, it could have been at any local government location. The fire station, like city hall, other government buildings, city and county equipment and vehicles all collectively consume a lot of energy.
In the face of climate change, there’s added reason these days to try to make sure we consume less and use what we have efficiently. and this press conference was held to announce the way forward to that goal.
A Reno-based software company, Ledger 8760, is partnering with the city and county to install a monitoring system to track energy use and carbon emissions.
And though the aim is reduced emissions those kinds of decisions should also lead to savings of public dollars.
But the governor said, “If we don’t get a hand on climate change, economics aren’t going to matter much.”
The company has done this sort of monitoring for industry. this is the first time--apparently anywhere--it’s being used by a local government.
“I’m a very competitive mayor so i always like to be first out of the gate,” said Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, “But I also think we will pave the way for other cities that can be innovative and use innovative technology. I think it speaks volumes about the city of reno that we’re always on the forefront and not afraid to take chances.”
(Excerpt) Read more at kolotv.com ...
Of. Ourse but my zyggurat joke was a given.
Yep, now the Fire Department will be hesitant to respond to emergencies, because it looks bad on the ol’Carbon footprint...!
Stupid, stupid, stupid!!!
Just when you think she can’t F up this city any more than she already has...
Well you know her name. 😱😂
And it sickitates me!!!
You ain’t alone. 😲😕
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