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Natural gas and electricity consumption by buildings are the city’s greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions, and yet there aren’t any city-mandated climate standards that buildings must meet.

The Energy Equity Summit by Sierra Club and other energy environmentalists will probe disparity in energy bills for households and the transition from fossil fuels to clean sources of electricity.

The Decatur City Commission, at its Sept. 26 meeting, adopted the clean energy plan, which sets goals for the city to transition away from fossil fuels and toward a resilient, renewable future.

Talking with Senior Energy Analyst Paula García about the findings of "On the Road to 100-Percent Renewables" and how states can meet 100 percent of their electricity demand by as early as 2035.

Climate Alliance states can meet 100 percent of their electricity consumption with renewable energy by 2035. This holds true even with strong increases in demand due to the electrification of transportation and heating.

States can reliably meet 100 percent of their electricity needs with renewable energy.

Thousands of New Mexico households are struggling to keep the lights on and the water running. The ones who stand to lose the most: children.

Thousands of households are struggling to keep the lights on and the water running. The ones who stand to lose the most: children.

Various events are happening this week in and around DeKalb County, including open houses on Decatur's clean energy plan, a winter book sale at the DeKalb History Center and an abelia hedge work day in Avondale Estates. Several local government meetings are also scheduled for this week.

Various events are happening this week in and around DeKalb County, including the 7th annual Love Run 5K, the Decatur City Commission retreat and the Mead Road Mardi Gras parade. Several local government meetings are also scheduled for this week.