Atlanta is known for many wonderful things, but sustainability is not one of them. In fact, the city currently gets less than 10 percent of its energy from “clean” sources while ranking fourth-worst in the country when it comes to energy affordability. For a city that gets as much sunlight as Atlanta, this makes little sense. The city council seems to agree, which is why they’ve voted unanimously to ensure all buildings in the city—homes, businesses, and city-owned structures—run on renewable energy by 2035. The Mayor’s Office of Resilience, which developed the plan, estimates hitting its goals will reduce residents’ energy bills by at least 26 percent, generate 8,000 jobs, and prevent 30 million metric tons of CO2 pollution (akin to taking more than 6 million cars off the road for a year).
By 2035, Atlanta will power all its buildings with clean energy
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