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Aug 1 XOOM Energy Service City Spotlight; Atlanta, GA

Atlanta is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Georgia. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metro area. XOOM Energy is proud to be a Natural Gas Retail Provider in the Atlanta area.

Atlanta leads the nation with the title of “City in a Forest”, with over 100,000 shade trees planted and distributed through the non-profit ‘Trees Atlanta’. The National Forest Service has recognized Atlanta as “the most heavily forested urban area in the country,” covering 47.9% of the city. (blog.cudoo.com)

Atlanta is also home to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Most Sustainable Sports Venue in the World. Read more on how the stadium was to first professional sports stadium to achieve LEED Platinum status in the U.S. here.

In 2017, Atlanta became the 27th U.S. city and the first in Georgia to pledge a 100-percent renewable energy goal by 2035, according to huffpost.com. The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Resilience has several initiatives to help Atlanta reach their goal.

Clean Energy Plan: In 2017, City Council voted to move Atlanta to 100% clean energy (energy efficient and renewable energy sources including solar and wind power).The plan prioritizes equity and affordable clean energy options. City Council’s adoption of Clean Energy Atlanta will set the course for an action-oriented implementation process in the years to come.
AgLanta Grows – A – Lot: Program that invites entrepreneurs, non-profits, and residents to apply for a 5-year, renewable license to adopt a vacant, city-owned property to start an urban garden or farm.

Sustainability Ambassadors: 8-week course that trains and educate City of Atlanta residents and youth on best sustainability practices.

NRDC’s Food Matters: Partneringwith The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) via 100RC to build resilienceby reducing food waste and rescuing surplus food. NRDC’s Food Matters projectis focused on helping cities design and implement innovative solutions toaddress food waste and rescue surplus food.

Alternative Fuel Conversion Plan: Through a strategic partnership with the Electrification Coalition (EC) the Mayor’s Office of Resilience developed Atlanta’s Alternative Fuel Conversion Plan published July 2018. This nine-page document serves as a guide for the City to achieve its commitment of transitioning 20% of its suitable fleet to electric vehicles by the end of 2020.

Parks and Greenspace – The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is to provide all residents and visitors with the highest quality parks, facilities, recreational programs and cultural experiences. Introduced in 2005, the Greenspace and Recreation Opportunity Bond provides $105 million in bonds for land acquisition, new recreation amenities, and badly needed infrastructure improvements. In addition, greenspace and bike trails will be added along the BeltLine project.

For more information on these projects visit atlanta.gov.