Today, the US Conference of Mayors is recognizing thirteen mayors for their efforts to address the climate crisis as part of 2021 Mayors Climate Protection Awards. City of White Plains Mayor Tom Roach is among the honorees for the city's innovative Community Solar project. This year’s mayors are the 15th class of winners to be honored for exemplary city programs that demonstrate how local climate action can reduce energy use and carbon emissions and protect local communities.
The Mayors Climate Protection Awards announcement will be held virtually today, December 17th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, for the small city category, of which White Plains is a part. The public and the media are welcome to join the webinar and can register here.