Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition (Western North Carolina)
The Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition (Western North Carolina) works with vehicle fleets, fuel providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to identify community-driven choices that save energy and promote the use of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in transportation.
General Stats
- Designated: July 26, 2012
- Population: 502,615 (based on 2022 Census estimate)
- Area: 2,421 sq. mi.
- Local/Regional Service Area: Counties (including tribal lands): Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, Transylvania
Alternative Fueling Stations
Including public and private stations
- Biodiesel (B20 and above): 6
- Electric (charging outlets): 361
- Ethanol (E85): 0
- Hydrogen: 0
- Natural Gas: 4
- Propane: 11
Energy Use Impact*
Annual Energy ImpactEmissions Reduced*
Annual Emissions Reduced
Sara Nichols
Sara Nichols joined Land of Sky Regional Council in Summer 2018 as a regional planner on the Economic and Community Development team.
Nichols' work heavily involves the intersection of economic development and natural resources. Her work includes community issues with funding strategies, case studies, data analysis, and planning solutions. Her career in local government includes over ten years of conservation planning for water quality with the Soil and Water Conservation District, parks and recreation planning, infrastructure, and western North Carolina economic development issues.
Nichols holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Mars Hill University.
Learn about just some of the projects from Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition (Western North Carolina). Visit the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition (Western North Carolina) website for more projects and information.
Projects and Case Studies
Education Demystifies Transportation Electrification
North Carolina Commits to Clean Energy with EV Charging
America's Largest Home Runs on Biodiesel in North Carolina
City of Hendersonville Converts Vehicles to Natural Gas in North Carolina
North Carolina's Henderson County Focuses on Natural Gas
Blue Ridge Parkway Incorporates Alternative Fuels in Its Fleet
North Carolina City Expands Alternative Fuel Fleet