Penn Institute for Urban Research
America's Sustainable Future
America’s Sustainable Future
How U.S. Cities Are Making Energy Work
In partnership with private and public sector leaders, the Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR) presents a conference in Philadelphia of public-private partnership efforts from diverse U.S. cities pursuing innovative energy management and smart grid initiatives. This invitation-only conference will explore the diverse energy strategies emerging in Philadelphia while educating economic and community development leaders, elected officials and policymakers about national polices and models of innovation being developed in other major American cities.