JERSEY CITY – As part of Mayor Steven M. Fulop’s commitment to highlight the importance of energy conservation, Jersey City will join the Sierra Club in support of saving energy and taking action on climate change by participating in Earth Hour, a global initiative to raise awareness about how energy use impacts the environment.
On Saturday, March 28, Jersey City will power down lights at City Hall from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., leading cities and towns throughout New Jersey in Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a worldwide grassroots movement uniting people to protect the planet, and is organized by the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF). Engaging a massive mainstream community on a broad range of environmental issues, Earth Hour was famously started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007. This year New Jersey communities will power down to show support for energy efficiency as a statewide solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“Shutting off the lights in City Hall during Earth Hour is a great opportunity to partner with communities across the United States, and the world, to raise awareness about climate change,” said Mayor Fulop. “Our administration has been focused on reducing energy consumption and promoting clean energy solutions, such as LEED certified city buildings and private development and will continue to work with organizations like the Sierra Club to advance this important agenda.”
“We are also encouraging all residents in Jersey City to join us by turning off their home lights during Earth Hour,” added Mayor Fulop.
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