Local TREND. One Cities Clean Energy Plan. 3 Impacts to Residents.

City: Atlanta

Atlanta’s Clean Energy Plan: 100% Clean Energy by 2035

What were the local government mechanics to craft this plan?

  •  Developed by the Mayor’s Office of Resilience
  •  City Council Approval 

What does it mean for homeowners?

  •  Rebates. rebates to Georgia Power customers who install energy saving improvements
  •  Low Income Programs. round up electric bills to the nearest dollar to fund low-income energy efficiency initiatives
  • Affordable solar. solar bulk purchasing programs

How does Atlanta define clean energy? wind, solar, existing and low-impact hydroelectric, geothermal, biogas and wave technology sources

WHAT 6 OTHER CITIES HAVE DONE SOMETHING SIMILAR?

  • Aspen, Colorado
  • Georgetown, Texas
  • Greensburg, Kansas
  • Burlington, Vermont
  • Kodiak Island, Alaska
  • Rock Port, Missouri

Atlanta Journal Constitution | Homeowners play a role in Atlanta’s Clean Energy Plan