Knoxville, TN

Established in 1791, the City of Knoxville’s portfolio consists of 87 public buildings. In 2021, they signed on to the Better Climate Challenge committing to a 50% reduction in emissions across their 2.06 million square foot portfolio by 2030.

As part of its commitment to the Better Buildings Challenge, Knoxville pledges to demonstrate savings and lessons learned from energy projects with other partners and the greater community at large. Through Knoxville’s Energy and Sustainability Work Plan, the City has mapped out policies and programs that will reduce excess energy consumption and standardize environmentally sustainable best practices. Through the creation and management of the City’s Energy Savings Performance Contract, the City’s Finance and Purchasing Departments have invested in energy efficiency to reduce long-term utility costs. Knoxville’s energy and sustainability projects will focus on improving the energy efficiency of additional City-owned facilities and sharing implementation successes and challenges with the community.

The City of Knoxville is committed to fighting climate change and encourages community partners to accomplish their energy reduction goals. They have tracked greenhouse gas emissions since 2005 and set ambitious climate goals to ensure a sustainable future that protects their environment while also improving the quality of life for all their citizens.

PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS

50% emissions reduction in 10 years

20% reduction in energy intensity

Webinar

Energy Data Management Part 2: Build a Solid Foundation for Your Energy Data Management Program

Tools

Knoxville’s Energy & Sustainability Work Plan

Tools

City of Knoxville Energy & Sustainability Initiative

Tools

Knoxville Energy and Sustainability Task Force Resources

Tools

Knoxville City Council Resolution to join the Better Buildings Challenge

Showcase Project

City of Knoxville: Convention Center

Implementation Model

Knoxville, TN: Designing a Comprehensive Energy Plan

Performance Data

Solutions

Leadership Commitments

Better Climate Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Better Buildings Challenge

Goal

Progress

DOE Program Participation