Main Street will be closed from the Church and East Street intersection to Pigeon Street for the Appalachian Heritage Festival on Friday, May 2nd at 9am through Saturday, May 3rd at 6pm.
Presentation: Ways to Manage Climate Challenges and Build Resilience
Andrew Jones, of Climate Interactive, an internationally renowned, prize-winning climate organization, will speak on Thursday May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Lake Junaluska Terrace Hotel Auditorium (3rd floor), sponsored by Environmental Action Community (www.e
Activities & Achievements
*The Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) supported the Town of Waynesville on a successful $700k application in 2024 to Dept. of Energy’s Communities-Local Energy Action Program (C-LEAP).
Programs
EnergySavers NC
Promoting the state-wide program to reduce energy usage for low and middle income homeowners through weatherization or efficient electric appliance upgrades. Low-income households can qualify for 100% rebate, middle-income up to 50%.
Volunteer
Environmental Action Community of Western North Carolina (EAC)
Based in Waynesville, this small nonprofit is volunteer driven and organizes wide-ranging activities from cleanups to reusable bag making, and from household cleaning products refills to expert speakers.
Sustainability Library
US Department of Energy’s: Reducing Electricity Use and Costs
Residents Sustainability Resources
Interactive map of Waynesville’s sustainable resources
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Coming soon!
Business Sustainability Resources
Interactive map of Waynesville’s sustainable resources
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Coming soon!
Visitor Sustainability Resources
Interactive map of Waynesville’s sustainable resources
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Coming soon!