Reducing Peak Energy Demand in Buncombe County, NC
Peak demand in the county during the colder months has more than doubled in the past several decades as the population has grown, and many of those energy users are low-income families that struggle with the cost of heating.
Read MoreCombining Warmth & Energy Savings in Buncombe County, NC
What makes for a successful home energy reduction program? In Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carolina, several components are working together to create success.
Read MoreDunedin, FL, Commits to 100% Renewables
By committing to 100 percent renewable energy, Dunedin joins other Florida cities in taking climate action by moving toward a stronger, more resilient energy system for everyone.
Read MorePROFILE: Faith Mullins, Sustainability Educator, Little Rock, AR
Faith educates the community on recycling and stormwater best practices through presentations, tours, and media communication.
Read MoreGREEN LIST: New Strategic Plan, Buncombe Co., NC, 100% Renewable Energy
Network updates, news, and resources.
Read MoreThe 2018 Southeast Sustainable Communities Fund Awards More Than $1.7M for Climate Change Projects in Six Southeastern Communities
The Southeast Sustainable Communities Fund (SSCF) is pleased to announce that it will invest a total of $1,798,400 to support six sustainability projects in the Southeast.
Read More2017 Southeast Sustainable Communities Fund invests $1.5M across six Southeast communities.
Grantees will implement projects that build equitable local solutions to climate change.
Read MoreAssessing Climate Vulnerability in Florida
The data collected in climate vulnerability studies helps to identify the most vulnerable areas and populations.
Read MorePROFILE: Elsi Rose, Sustainability Director, Miramar, FL
Elsi has been a member of SSDN since March of 2017.
Read MorePROFILE: Tessa Schreiner, Sustainability Officer, Leon Co., FL
In Leon County, Tessa runs the office of sustainability managing energy plans, a variety of projects, educational efforts and community outreach.
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