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Community Solar Project is Coming to Life

Knoxville is getting greener every day. Many residents and travelers of I-40 may have taken notice of the newly installed solar panels near the I-640 interchange. They are part of a project underta ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Jul 28, 2022 at 2:50 PM

LED Streetlight Retrofit Project Underway

The City’s project to replace all streetlights with LED technology is underway, with crews currently focused on neighborhoods located off Asheville Highway. In hilly, wooded landscapes like Holsto ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Sep 20, 2018 at 1:23 PM

New LED Streetlights Installed for On-Site, Real-Time Inspection

The pilot phase of the City’s LED retrofit project is underway, with 17 intersections and stretches of roadway outfitted with new LED streetlights for project contractor Siemens, City staff and reside ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Feb 21, 2018 at 6:40 PM

Mayor Rogero Signs Chicago Climate Charter

Mayor Madeline Rogero and Office of Sustainability project manager Brian Blackmon traveled to Chicago this week to represent Knoxville at the North American Climate Summit, sponsored by the Global ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Dec 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM

KEEM Weatherization Program Takes a Bow

Office of Sustainability Director Erin Gill, right, stands among the crowd of people marking the close of the successful KEEM program. The Public Works Building's meeting room was full of peop ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Aug 16, 2017 at 4:03 PM

Additional 244 Mayors Join Mayor Rogero in Commitment to Climate

On June 1, Mayor Madeline Rogero announced that she was among 61 U.S. mayors pledging to adopt, honor and uphold the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement in their cities, despite President Trump pulli ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Jun 15, 2017 at 5:43 PM

City Begins Delivery of 1,521 New Recycling Carts

A dozen households in North Knoxville neighborhoods received new recycling carts before 10 a.m. this morning. The two-man public service team of Cody Foster and Dustin Hinshaw had their list an ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Jun 08, 2017 at 12:53 PM

Make a Habit of Recycling

Habits are hard to break, but how easy are they to make? With awareness, preparation and practice, recycling is a lifestyle your household can adopt and enjoy. For beginners, it’s important to ... more»

Posted by ptravis On May 10, 2017 at 11:35 AM

Mayor Helps Plug in New Solar Panels at Eastbridge Business Park

Mayor Madeline Rogero traveled to Eastbridge Business Park in Mascot, Tenn. on Friday to help “plug in” the new 1 mega-watt solar array installed on the site. “The City of Knoxville is com ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Apr 21, 2017 at 5:03 PM

Ways to Repurpose Your Old Garbage Can

With new garbage receptacles in (nearly) every household, City residents now have carte blanche regarding their former waste bins: kick them to the curb or give them a new role. The Office of Soli ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Feb 07, 2017 at 12:50 PM

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