Sustainability

Cabarrus Sustainability Initiative Logo Cabarrus County follows the principles of sustainability to ensure a well-run organization. An organization capable of meeting the needs of residents and business owners.  A government and community member committed to providing a better quality of life. An improved quality of life for all who live and work in Cabarrus County.

Energy conservation

Energy conservation refers to efforts made to reduce energy consumption. Energy conservation is achieved through:

  • Increased efficient energy use
  • Decreased energy consumption
  • Reduced consumption from conventional energy sources

Energy conservation is a win - win practice. Not only does using less energy save money, but it helps towards improving our local air quality. Using less energy means less fossil fuels that power plants need to produce energy. The burning of these fossil fuels contribute towards air and water pollution. 

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Environmentally preferred products or services

Products or services that are environmentally preferred have a reduced effect on:

  • Human health
  • The environment

This reduction is determined by comparison. This comparison is to competing products or services that serve the same purpose.

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