Hello, Chicago. It's Mayor Brandon Johnson, and I am excited to announce that as of January 1st, all city-owned buildings and both of our airports are now 100% sourced by renewable energy.
This means that 70% of our renewable energy will come from Double Black Diamond Solar Farm, with the remaining 30% coming from purchased renewable energy credits.
By reaching this incredible milestone, Chicago has become one of the largest cities in the country to source power for its operations with renewable energy.
This transition will cut carbon emissions by 290,000 metric tons, bringing the city closer to our goal of reaching a 62 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
That is the equivalent of removing 62,000 cars from the road.
And this will help to create new jobs and economic opportunities for residents and communities across Chicago.
As the world faces a global climate crisis,
Chicago will continue to push for renewable energy initiatives to create a greener and more sustainable city for us all.
To learn more about this transition to renewable energy and other great renewable energy initiatives,
please visit www.chicago.gov forward slash Chi 100.