ARC’s Climate Change & Resilience program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in metro Atlanta, support the transition to a lower-carbon economy, and help the region become more resilient to climate change and current and future extreme weather conditions. This program coordinates the agency’s climate-related initiatives to ensure that climate change and resilience is considered in all of our planning work. As part of this, ARC is seeking grants to fund important climate change related planning initiatives, a first for the agency.
Developing an integrated model of the metro Atlanta’senergyshed that includes technical, social, and community inputs. Simulations will be conducted to assess the impacts of potential energy futures within the ARC energyshed. Completion anticipated Spring 2026.
This project will analyze the benefits, costs, and effects of various electricity generation and distribution scenarios. The data will be used to inform local policy decisions. Completion anticipated spring 2026.
This plan, funded by a federal. Department of Energy grant, will help local governments save money by making their buildings and operations more energy efficient, while also providing alternative energy options. Completion expected Summer 2027.
ARC’s Climate Change & Resilience program builds on ARC’s successful climate-related work, which has helped improve the region’s air quality. This includes:
As a result, the Atlanta region’s air quality has steadily improved over the past two decades. This includes both ozone, the main ingredient is smog, and particulate matter. Levels of ozone and particulate matter have dropped by more than 50 percent since 2000.
ARC’s Strategic Partners are committed to fostering collaborative regional approaches that improve quality of life in metro Atlanta. Their support elevates ARC leadership programs, research and events throughout the year. Learn more.
