Sustain SAFE

Bringing  the off-shore wind industry to the 44 acres on Salem Harbor abutting the Footprint power plant, with a historic environmental justice centered community benefits agreement.

Advocating for the city’s first energy manager, a position which eventually led to the newly formed Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Department;

Working with city leadership to achieve designation as a Green Community, which has been critical to bringing more resources to Salem;

Promoting solar energy for municipal buildings and residences as well as energy-efficient LED traffic lights, which are now used throughout Salem;

Educating the public about natural gas leaks and their impact on trees and health, mapping gas leaks throughout the city, and ensuring new trees are not planted near gas leaks;

Advocating for the city’s regional energy purchase agreement, which brings an option for 100 percent renewable energy to all Salem residents.

Urging the City to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement with Footprint Power, which resulted in a safer plant and a beautiful landscaped garden for public use;   

Working with Clean Water Action and other allies to successfully close the highly polluting coal-fired power station;

Auditing the city’s energy bills to enable the city to make informed decisions about how to reduce fossil fuel use and save money.