A Revolutionary Green Initiative in New York

The city of Ithaca, NY, has voted to electrify and decarbonize all its buildings, marking the first initiative of its kind in the U.S. The project, managed by Block Power, aims to reduce the city's carbon footprint by moving away from fossil fuels. This plan is expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly, equivalent to removing 35,000 cars from the road annually.

What significant decision did the city of Ithaca make regarding its buildings?

• To convert them into museums

• To sell them to private investors

• To electrify and decarbonize them

• To demolish and rebuild them

Which company is managing Ithaca's decarbonization project?

• Green Energy Corp

• Block Power

• EcoBuild Solutions

• Sustainable Future Inc.

What is the approximate population of Ithaca?

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 10,000

• 30,000

What percentage of greenhouse gas emissions in the US are attributed to buildings?

• 80%

• 60%

• 40%

• 20%

How much carbon dioxide is Ithaca's plan projected to save?

• 100,000 tons

• 160,000 tons

• 200,000 tons

• 250,000 tons