Cool Cities Delaware sponsors, helps to organize and attends numerous events and meetings throughout the state to distribute information, engage elected officials and the public, and promote energy-, environment-, and climate-responsible policies for local governments.  For more upcoming events, check our calendar.

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We are proud to partner with the Delaware Chapter of the American Institute of Architects in the fifth annual Sustainable Delaware conference. 

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the Virden Conference Center in Lewes. This state-wide conference focuses on local government energy sustainability, environmental stewardship and climate protection policies, programs and financing opportunities.  City and county managers, planners and elected officials can learn about best practices and funding resources to meet the needs of their own communities.  Space is limited so check back soon for registration information.

Friday September 24, 2010 at Clayton Hall on the University of Delaware Campus in Newark.  This fifth annual conference of the American Institute of Architects brings together leaders in sustainable design and planning.  Check back soon for further details.

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Cool Cities Welcomes Lewes
The City of Lewes has become the fourth of Delaware’s cities to endorse the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement at their June 14 city council meeting.   Their unanimous vote was congratulated at the meeting by Sierra Club of Delaware President Nancy Moore and the Chairman of the Cool Cities Delaware Program Ron Zink.

Left to right:  Lewes Councilwoman Barbara Vaughan, Councilman Victor Letonoff, Mayor James Ford, Deputy Mayor Stephanie Tsantes, Cool Cities Chairman Ron Zink, Mayor James L. Ford, III, Councilman Theodore W. Becker and Delaware Sierra Club President Nancy Moore.

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Green Jobs Event for Delaware’s At-Risk Youth - April 22, 2010:  11:30 am - 2:45 pm
Cool Cities Delaware is proud to support Jobs for Delaware Graduates.  JDG is a non-profit school-to-work transition program serving youth in traditional public high schools across Delaware.  Their annual competition, located at the Dover Sheraton, coincides with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22.  Green businesses, organizations, and training programs will gather to further expose students to these important concepts.  Learn more at http://jobsdegrads.org/.




Painting Newark Green - A Cool Cities Celebration of the City of Newark's commitment to energy sustainability, environmental stewardship and climate protection by endorsing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.  Festivities included a green ribbon cutting and special recognition of the honorable Mayor Vance A. Funk, III. 

Earth Hour - March 27, 2010 The Sierra Club of Delaware Cool Cities Program was delighted to partner with the Green Sanctuary Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark to Celebrate Earth Hour. On Saturday, March 27, 2010 the world sent a powerful message that climate change is a priority that must be dealt with now. By turning off non-essential lighting for one hour—Earth Hour—hundreds of millions of people across the globe demonstrated their support for lasting action to protect Earth’s natural resources, environment and climate, now and into the future. Earth Hour has grown from a city-wide effort in 2007 to a global phenomenon that has captured the world’s attention. Each year, individuals, organizations, businesses, and state and local governments come together to show their support by turning off the lights in homes, the workplace and at iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Las Vegas Strip, Sydney’s Opera House and more. Learn more at www.myearthhour.org. Faces of Earth Hour - 2010

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Cool Cities Delaware Chairman Ron Zink presented Dover City Manager Anthony Deprima with a certificate of appreciation on February 22, 2010 for his energy sustainability, environmental stewardship and climate protection leadership in the City of Dover and the State of Delaware.  Mr. Deprima’s contributions include improvements in the energy efficiency of city buildings, street lighting and services, as well as the 10 megawatt solar photovoltaic “Sun Park” slated for development this year.  Mr. Deprima has also encouraged other local governments to participate in efficiency and sustainability initiatives. 

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Sustainable Delaware 2009
4th Annual Delaware Sustainability Conference

October 15 and 16, 2009

Cool Cities Delaware supported this comprehensive renewable energy, energy efficient and green-guiding technology conference that included a speach by Governor Jack Markell and 40 presentations on the design, policy and science of sustainability.   Our booth was among 50 exhibitors displaying products and services in support of the new energy paradigm in Delaware.

Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Delaware Chapter in partnership with the University of Delaware.  Co-sponsored by the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy (CEEP), Water Resources Agency and Sierra Club Delaware Chapter.