Department: Sustainability

City of Asheville shares data from new solar installation at Broadway Public Safety Station

Posted on by Kim Miller

The Broadway Public Safety Station on Broadway Street, even though not officially open yet, it is producing solar energy. This is the seventh City facility to include renewable energy production.  The Broadway Public Safety Station will produce approximately 77,386 kilowatt hours per year,  enough electricity to power 7 homes. 

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Asheville Asks: Does the new NC state budget provision on plastic bags impact Asheville’s leaf collection ordinance?

Posted on by Kim Miller

Does the recent North Carolina state budget provision addressing the use of plastic bags impact Asheville's new leaf collection ordinance that went into effect August 1, 2023? The quick answer is no, but expand this article for a fuller explanation and a reminder of good practices.

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