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 save energy and promote the use of domestic fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in transportation.

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Contact Information

Sara Nichols
828-206-0884
sara@landofsky.org

Coalition Website

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.

General Stats

Designated: July 26, 2012
Population: 505,506 (based on 2021 Census estimate)
Area: 2,421 sq. mi.
Local/Regional Service Area: Counties: Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, Transylvania

Alternative Fueling Stations

Including public and private stations

Biodiesel (B20 and above): 6
Electric (charging outlets): 260
Ethanol (E85): 0
Hydrogen: 0
Natural Gas: 4
Propane: 11

Energy Use Impact*

Annual Energy Impact

Annual Energy Impact by Alternative Fuel Vehicle Project Type

Emissions Reduced*

Annual Emissions Reduced

Emissions Reduced by Alternative Fuel Vehicle Project Type

*2021 DOE-Verified Metrics

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

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