On Tuesday, December 21, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that Columbus was joining PCFO. In November, Mayor Ginther announced the City’s first-ever Climate Action Plan, committing to a reduction of carbon emissions by 45% by 2030.
“I am inspired by the work of my colleagues around the state and we are proud of the significant and historic progress we have made in Columbus,” said Mayor Ginther. “Joining Power a Clean Future Ohio gives us an opportunity to ensure Ohio is doing its part to preserve our environment and reduce our carbon emissions.”
Earlier this week at Canton's City Council meeting, they passed a resolution to join PCFO. The resolution was sponsored by Mayor Thomas Bernabei and Council Members Robert Fisher and John Mariol. The city will work with PCFO to identify clean energy solutions to save the city money and find new sources of grant funding for clean energy and clean transportation projects. As a first step, the city is planning to utilize PCFO’s resources to complete a fleet analysis in partnership with Clean Fuels Ohio, which will help the city identify opportunities to purchase electric vehicles that will reduce costs and emissions.
Mayor Bernabei said, “Thank you Canton City Council for your leadership on this issue, particularly Councilmembers John Mariol II and Robert Fisher. We are looking forward to working with Power A Clean Future Ohio, other cities and local governments to work for a clean energy solution for our city and residents and environment at large.”
Canton City Councilmember Robert Fisher said, “As Chairman of the Environmental and Public Utilities Committee let me say it is an honor for Canton to partner with Power A Clean Future Ohio. Pandemic aside, global warming is the single greatest threat to our planet today and I feel it is up to local leaders to do all we can to combat this threat."
