MOVING THE CITY TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 

Energy is a key consideration for municipalities, given its high cost and importance in operations. For many local governments, energy is one of the largest budget items, and volatility in fuel prices can make these expenditures unpredictable.

The City of Raleigh has taken many strides to ensure sustainable practices are an essential part of everything it does, all while following its fundamental principles of economic strength, environmental stewardship, and social equity. The City not only encourages its citizens and local businesses to implement sustainable practices, it sets an example through policy and practice, such as requiring all new municipal buildings to meet a LEED Silver standard, implementing initiatives that save energy and tax payer dollars, and completing an energy assessment on a number of City facilities. Raleigh is also home to many households and businesses that already utilize clean energy, in part because the City has successfully communicated the many economic and health benefits that come with sustainable practices.​

To learn more about Raleigh’s Sustainable Energy Leadership visit raleighnc.gov.