Decatur Seeks Public Input On Clean Energy Plan

DECATUR, GA — The City of Decatur is developing a clean energy plan to help guide the city's future. According to the city, the plan will set goals and outline steps to efficiently transition Decatur away from fossil fuels.

"Decaturites have identified climate change as a top priority and this plan will guide the city’s response to this pressing concern," the city's website reads.

To help with the planning process, the city is seeking public input. There are multiple opportunities to provide your input and help guide Decatur’s future.

Supported by Southface Institute and Greenlink Analytics, the City held its first community roundtable focused on equity and community on Nov. 17 and will hold the next virtual roundtable, focused on clean energy and the economy on Jan. 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

In addition, a clean energy survey and educational videos are available online. There also will be an integrated planning charrette on March 8 and 9 at the Decatur Recreation Center.

To learn more about Decatur’s Clean Energy Plan, how you can get involved and to take the survey, go to cleanenergydecatur.com.