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Collaboration is key for the ongoing sustainable evolution of Phoenix . “ We ’ re working with established partners to help us with technology and innovation ,” confirms Hartman . “ For our retrofits , we ’ re utilising the expertise of Ameresco , Honeywell , Trane , McKinsey and Noresco . They bring decades of experience to help us achieve our goals with systems that are easy to use and operate .” These efforts are part of the city ’ s 2020 goals to retrofit 185 City buildings to make them 20 % more efficient . “ Ameresco is also running our 91st Avenue biogas facility as well as being the contractor that build it ,” he adds .
What sustainability trends has Hartman identified globally , and across the US , that can support Phoenix with its 2050 goals ? “ I ’ m excited about the potential to purchase renewable energy ,” he observes . “ We ’ re in a regulated environment , so it needs to be in partnership with our utilities . We ’ re looking at options like virtual power purchase agreements and ways you can procure energy from renewable sources that are equivalent to , or less than , current
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