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What are the most important energy initiatives that the City of Hendersonville should consider or continue doing? (Please rank your choices by clicking to select or clicking and dragging your selection into YOUR TOP PRIORITY box.)

Renewable Energy Credit Definition: REC’s are renewable energy credits in the United States that represent proof that 1 megawatt-hour of electricity was generated from an eligible renewable energy resource and can only be claimed once by the purchasing entity. REC’s are used by entities where on-site solar and other renewable energy projects are not viable or not viable at the scale desired.

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What do you think the most important sustainability focus areas should be for the City of Hendersonville? Are there any focus areas you think are missing?
(Please rank your choices by clicking to select or clicking and dragging your selection into YOUR TOP PRIORITY box.)

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Do you believe greenhouse gas emissions pose a serious threat for our community and people around the world?

Yes
No
Other (write-in)
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Do you believe the City of Hendersonville should take steps to reduce the City's municipal greenhouse gas emissions?

Yes
No
Other (write-in)
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What are the biggest benefits to reducing the City’s greenhouse gas emissions?
(Please rank your choices by clicking to select or clicking and dragging your selection into YOUR TOP PRIORITY box.)

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What transportation initiatives are most important for the City of Hendersonville to focus on?
(Please rank your choices by clicking to select or clicking and dragging your selection into YOUR TOP PRIORITY box.)

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How important is tree canopy to you?

Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
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How important is having pollinator and native landscaping on City property?

Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
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Would you like the City to have more community gardens?

Yes
No
Other (write-in)
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If you answered yes to the previous question, would you "rent" a garden plot each season at $10-$40/year?

Yes
48%
No
37%
Other (write-in)
15%
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What method would be most effective to reduce landfill waste?

Charging customers by trash weight instead of a universal flat rate
Increased education on trash diversion via composting, recycling, and reducing overall waste
Targeted outreach to areas that have the highest recycling contamination rate (contaminated recycling frequently becomes landfill waste)
Other (write-in)
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If you are a City of Hendersonville resident or business owner, do you use the recycling bin with your trash service?

Yes
No
I am not a City of Hendersonville resident or business owner
Other (write-in)
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Do you compost your food waste (example - at home, county convenience center, or other drop-off location?)

Yes
No
Other (write-in)
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If you selected "no" to the previous question, why don't you compost?

I am worried about there being a smell
My neighborhood/landlord doesn't allow composting
I don't know enough about how to compost
I don't want to
Other (write-in)
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How interested are you in the City of Hendersonville designating sites for residents and businesses to drop off their compost?

Not interested
Somewhat interested
Interested
Very interested
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If you have interest in compost drop-off sites, which location would you most likely use?

7th Avenue area
Main Street area
I would not use this service
Other (write-in)
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How can the City of Hendersonville best increase at-home composting?

Promote Henderson County's current seasonal reduced-rate compost bin sales
Offer discounted at-home compost bins for purchase during the County's off-season
Offer a limited number of free compost bins each year to City residents
Other (write-in)
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How important is conserving water?

Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
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Do you use a rain barrel? The City of Hendersonville offers discounted rain barrels for $73 through our Stormwater Program.

Yes
No, purchasing a rain barrel is too expensive
No, I'm not interested
Other (write-in)
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Would you participate in a City rebate program for purchasing water efficient fixtures? (residential/commercial low-flow shower heads, toilets, etc.)

Yes
No, I am not interested
No, I am not a Hendersonville Water & Sewer customer
Other
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Which of the following activities are you doing to live more sustainably and reduce your impact on the environment?

Choose all that apply in each column: Currently Doing, Would Like to Do, Not Interested in Doing

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What are barriers to you implementing sustainability initiatives?

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How can we make sure sustainability initiatives are available to all in a fair and equitable way for our community?

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Would you be interested in the City of Hendersonville publishing a yearly sustainability impact report to share the City's sustainability progress each year?

Yes
No
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Where do you live?

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Share with us who you are!