CitywideIn ProgressClean, Safe and Healthy Environment
Electrify Asheville-Buncombe County is a pilot program supporting home energy efficiency and electrification upgrades as one way to move toward the City supported goal of powering Buncombe county with 100% renewable energy by 2042.
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The Food Waste Reduction Initiative aims to provide useful information and tips to residents seeking ways to reduce their household food waste, pilot opportunities for community compost drop sites, elevate the message of food waste reduction, and model food waste reduction initiatives in city facilities.
CitywideIn ProgressClean, Safe and Healthy EnvironmentConnected and Engaged CommunityWell-planned and Livable Community
In the wake of Helene, neighbors helped neighbors, community spaces transformed into distribution centers, and trusted local organizations rapidly mobilized to provide critical services. Now, we have an opportunity to learn from this organic response and learn from community and city-led storm response initiatives to build a more resilient future.
