Nov 22, 2014
Envision: Charlotte
Announced Sept ’10 at Clinton Global Initiative
Envision: Charlotte is a unique public-private collaboration that is leading Charlotte to become a global model for environmental sustainability and measurable community results.
Downtowns are Uniquely Positioned for Sustainability
Envision: CharlotteCenter City 2020 Vision Plan…Charlotte’s foundation for success has included a Center City that is…
Viable ▪ Livable ▪ Memorable
A vital addition to the 2020 vision…Sustainable “The next decade of development
should serve as a role model for the region, creating an active learning laboratory by integrating the most innovative sustainability practices...”
Envision: Charlotte
A unique public-private collaboration
Envision: CharlotteEnvironmental sustainability benefits the regional economy
Energy ▪ Water ▪ Air ▪ Waste
Envision: Charlotte
• Model Programs
• Detailed Measurements
Collaboration• Connecting and measuring usage as a community is
one way to move towards this goal
• Approximately 70 building participants
Energy: Smart Energy Now
Goal: Reduce energy usage in uptown buildings by up to 20% by 2016 and avoid 220,000 metric tons of
greenhouse gases.
Enough energy to power 40,000 homes for one year.
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Empowering Building Owners / Managers
Information drives energy management• Measurement &Verification on energy improvement
projects
• Lease structure / costs allocation(sub-metering)
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How will we Connect with the Community
Via real-time information and using this to drive behavior changesin 75,000 office workers downtown via:•Interactive displays •Websites, games and mobile applications•Social Networking•Grassroots energy champion programs
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