“Building Solutions” Workshop

In January, NC Sierra Club will host its first Cool Cities Phase II workshop, which will present proven energy solutions for city and neighborhood operations.

We will relate real-world solutions that have significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions, solutions like energy efficient building design or lighting optimization. Attendees will leave equipped to identify and redefine their town or neighborhood's energy use and generation.

This workshop is open to the general public. We ask that you pre-register online, as there is limited seating available. The workshop will be on Saturday, January 24th, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., in Winston-Salem.

Local Mayors turning Green and going clean

For signing on to the US Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement and pledging to reduce their city's greenhouse gas emissions, both Bald Head Island Mayor Larry Lammert and Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht will be awarded the Cool City Certificate.

Bald Head Island recently amended their Utility Ordinance to permit installation of a geothermal heating and air system for residential structures and also purchased a hybrid vehicle for the Police Department. Cary established an Environmental Advisory Board to develop goals for continued environmental stewardship in the community. By installing LED lights in all 151 traffic signals and by using solar power on their school zone signs, they have already reduced costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Please support these mayors by attending their respective ceremony. The Bald Head Island ceremony will be December 12th the Bald Head Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd), during their Village Council Meeting. The Cary ceremony will be December 11th at the Cary Town Hall, during their City Council Meeting.

Over 1,200 mayors nationwide have joined. Your city could be the next!! For more information or to start a Cool City campaign near you, email Kara Craig, NC Cool Cities Coordinator, at kara.craig@sierraclub.org or call her at (405) 208-2953.

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