Freedom Tower, NYC
In 2005 New York changed over 11,000 lights around the city to Light emitting diodes, which use 90 percent less electricity.[i] This huge step forward has even been noticed by some of the most sustainable cities in the country, like Portland and Seattle. New York had to come to this unique solution since the energy demand was rising, and there was no space to build new power plants. Increased energy efficiency is an easy way to make a difference without inconveniencing any citizens.
New York City has turned to alternative energy sources to meet their increasing demand. Starting in 2006 federal buildings will be powered 100 percent wind energy; this includes the Statue of Liberty. The Freedom Tower which will stand where the Twin Towers did, will feature a series of 30 vertical windmills on it’s roof. [ii] For a city that frequently experiences blackouts, wind energy can be the future to a more reliable sustainable energy source for the city.
New York City has turned to alternative energy sources to meet their increasing demand. Starting in 2006 federal buildings will be powered 100 percent wind energy; this includes the Statue of Liberty. The Freedom Tower which will stand where the Twin Towers did, will feature a series of 30 vertical windmills on it’s roof. [ii] For a city that frequently experiences blackouts, wind energy can be the future to a more reliable sustainable energy source for the city.
[i] DePalma, Anthony, 2005“It Never Sleeps, but It’s Learned to Douse the Lights”. New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/11/nyregion/11efficiency.html?_r=2& Accessed on July 16, 2013.
[ii] Williams, Sam. 2006. “Wind Power in NYC”. Gotham Gazette. http://www.gothamgazette.com/index.php/environment/3181-wind-power-in-nyc Accessed on July 16, 2013.
[ii] Williams, Sam. 2006. “Wind Power in NYC”. Gotham Gazette. http://www.gothamgazette.com/index.php/environment/3181-wind-power-in-nyc Accessed on July 16, 2013.