March 2, 2021
RENEW is the city of Charlotte’s workforce development program for building efficiency, HVAC and solar installation training.
City of Charlotte
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Charlotte, North Carolina, under the leadership of Mayor Vi Lyles and City Council and with support from the Bloomberg Philanthropies American Cities Climate Challenge, is making smart shifts in city operations. Whether it’s powering city-owned buildings and vehicles with cleaner energy sources or investing in the community through job training programs, Charlotte is modeling how to reduce emissions in buildings, cars, buses and how to renew the regional economy. Here are a few examples:
Reducing pollution in city-owned buildings