Clean Energy Efforts
In the Field: Case Studies
Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)
Motto and Goal
The Atlanta Regional Commission is the planning and intergovernmental coordination agency in metro Atlanta, that works on addressing the most pressing issues faced in the region.
Their mission is, “The Atlanta Regional Commission advances the national and international standing of the region by leveraging the uniqueness of its evolving communities, anticipating and responding to current realities and driving a data-driven planning process that provides a high quality of life, balancing social, economic and environmental needs of all our communities.”
How They Do It
“The Atlanta Regional Commission employs shared foresight, expert staff, the ability to convene diverse communities and its reputation as a regional and national leader in order to support local governments, enhancing the lives of all our citizens by providing world-class infrastructure, building a competitive economy and shaping a regional ecosystem comprised of healthy and livable communities.”
​One way the ARC is addressing the issue of clean energy is by encouraging local governments to reduce their environmental footprint through the Green Communities Program, which is a voluntary certification. On a broader scale, in order to address climate change, the ARC has been considering strategies to decrease greenhouse gas emissions due to transportation.
Humanity Skills Used
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Leadership
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Creativity
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Communication
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Collaborative
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Adaptability
