Energy

Source: Sustain Charlotte's 2014 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Sustainability Report Card

Key Fact

• The region is known as a clean energy capital.
• A better, smarter electricity grid exists that helps us use energy more efficiently.
• Electric vehicles and recharging stations are widely available.
• Low carbon transportation fuels are produced and used locally.
• Carbon-free renewable energy sources provide at least 25% of our energy.
• Energy usage per person is reduced by at least 20% -- or 1% per year.
• Each home is able to produce its own energy and sell what it does not use.
• Citizens are knowledgeable about their energy consumption and actively participate in energy conservation.
• New buildings are designed and built to minimize energy consumption.
• Measures have been taken in existing homes and buildings to maximize energy efficiency.