Charlotte, NC – The City of Charlotte will host a public meeting on
September 29 at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center to collect
the community's ideas regarding development of the City's Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (Energy Strategy). As part of
the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant program managed by
the Department of Energy, the City has 120 days to develop and submit
an Energy Strategy to become eligible to receive the first half of
more than $6.4 million in grant funding.
The meeting will begin with a briefing in the Council Chamber at 6:30
p.m. followed by open discussion and idea sharing at themed stations
in the lobby. Interested citizens, business owners and residents may
attend in person or watch the live presentation on The GOV Channel, on
Time Warner Cable 16 or online at www.charlottenc.gov.
The briefing will consist of a program overview, results of
Charlotte's recently-completed Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories, and a
review of projects eligible to receive funding. At each station, the
public will have the opportunity to learn about existing ideas under
consideration, add new energy efficiency and conservation ideas for
consideration, and provide input about Charlotte's energy priorities.
Citizens may also submit energy program and project ideas and learn
more about the Energy Strategy and involvement opportunities, by
visiting the new City Energy Strategy page on the City's Economic
Recovery Web site at www.charlottenc.gov.
Comments submitted by the public and business community will be
reviewed by City staff and consultants who are assisting in the
development of the strategy. A draft plan will be presented to City
Council and the public in mid-November for review and comment,
followed by a final plan presentation on November 23.
