ENVIRONMENT
MY PROGRESS
Mayor Andre Dickens has demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, implementing policies and programs aimed at reducing Atlanta's carbon footprint, promoting clean energy, and engaging the community in climate action.
Clean Energy Goals
- 100% Clean Energy by 2035: Mayor Dickens has set an ambitious target for Atlanta to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035. Strategies to reach this goal include establishing innovative funding mechanisms, instituting solar purchasing programs for residents, and are advocating for more clean energy production from Georgia Power.Solar Energy Expansion
- Doubling Solar Energy Portfolio: Under Mayor Dickens' leadership, Atlanta has doubled its solar energy portfolio, enhancing the city's renewable energy capacity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Youth Engagement in Climate Action
- Youth Climate Action Fund: Launched to empower young Atlantans aged 15 to 24, this fund provides microgrants for youth-led climate solutions. In its inaugural year, $40,000 was awarded to ten project teams, involving 47 youths from across metro Atlanta. Projects ranged from tree planting initiatives to energy conservation campaigns. An additional $85,000 will be awarded in April.
Recognition and Rankings
- EPA’s Energy Star Top Cities List: Atlanta was ranked third on the EPA’s Energy Star Top Cities List, reflecting the city's commitment to energy efficiency.
- NAFA’s 2024 Green Fleet Award: For the first time, Atlanta made it into the top 20 of NAFA’s Green Fleet Awards, highlighting the city's efforts in sustainable transportation.
Climate Action Leadership
- CDP’s A List: Atlanta was named a Climate Action Leader and made CDP’s A List for the first time, improving from a C to an A in just one year. This achievement underscores the city's progress in addressing climate change.
Food Access and Urban Agriculture
- Fresh Food Access: The city achieved 75% fresh food access, aiming to ensure that 100% of Atlanta residents are within a 0.5-mile radius of fresh, affordable food by 2030. The city is committing to open several grocery stores across the city to eliminate food deserts including two new city-owned grocery stores in partnership with Savi Provisions.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
- Progress on Climate Action Plan Goals: Atlanta has made significant strides toward its climate action plan goals, achieving 42.5% progress toward the city's 59% greenhouse gas reduction target by 2030.
