Charlotte's Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP), adopted 2018 and updated, sets a citywide goal of becoming a low-carbon city by 2050, with municipal fleet and buildings transitioning to zero-carbon sources earlier.
City Council adopted the Strategic Energy Action Plan in December 2018, setting goals for municipal operations to source 100% zero-carbon energy by 2030 and the entire community to become low-carbon by 2050. The plan emphasizes electric vehicles, energy-efficient buildings, transit, and equity-focused workforce development. It is policy guidance, not a regulatory ordinance — residents and businesses are not directly bound, but city procurement, fleet replacement, and capital construction follow SEAP targets. Updates are tracked through the Sustainability and Resilience Office.
No fines for residents — SEAP is an aspirational policy framework guiding city operations, not a code with enforcement penalties.
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