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January 26, 2022

Plans for Sustainability in the Schools To Be Detailed at Upcoming Events ; Town Topics

In past years, sustainability was not a high priority for Princeton Public Schools (PPS). But recent efforts to make the four elementary schools more energy-efficient,
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December 16, 2021

Progress on Climate Action Plan Strategies Despite Challenges of Ongoing Pandemic; Town Topics

Sustainable Princeton recently announced that 22 of the Princeton Climate Action Plan’s 84 strategies have either been completed or initiated during 2021. This progress is
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November 24, 2021

Solar Panels Provide Clean Energy Lesson On Riverside Fourth Graders’ Field Trip; Town Topics

Riverside School fourth grade teacher Terry McGovern and local residents Ted and Jess Deutsch teamed up with solar panel installers from Exact Solar last Friday
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November 17, 2021

Contract Coming to a Close For Renewable Energy Program; Town Topics

The 18-month term of the Princeton Community Renewable Energy Program (PCRE) will end next month. The energy aggregation project, which began in June 2020, was
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November 11, 2021

Princeton’s Community Renewable Energy contract term is ending.

The current term of the Princeton Community Renewable Energy (PCRE) Program is coming to a close. The Municipality’s 18-month contract with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., which more than
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October 28, 2021

Council Passes Ordinance To Ultimately Phase Out Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers; Town Topics

An ordinance banning the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers during summer and winter months was adopted unanimously by Princeton Council Monday night, capping 10 months
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October 28, 2021

A major step forward for sustainable landscaping

Earlier this week, Princeton Council approved changes to an ordinance that restricts the time of day and seasons when gas-powered lawn equipment, including leaf blowers, can be used. Refer
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October 25, 2021

Lighting and HVAC upgrades expected to lower utility costs for Princeton School District ; Princeton Packet

Community Park, Johnson Park, Littlebrook and Riverside schools all have new LED lighting throughout the buildings, including classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms and offices, thanks in
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September 27, 2021

Unique Sukkahs in Sukkah Village Princeton 2021 Now on View; Town Topics

The sukkahs that are dotting the Princeton landscape this week are more than the innovative and creative architectural designs they appear to be. They are
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August 4, 2021

Second Annual GHG Inventory Update

Princeton’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) calls for updating the community-wide production-based inventory every year. Long-term trends are difficult to ascertain from year to year. However,
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