Environmental & Energy Stewardship Subcommittee Meeting | May 15, 2026

The Buncombe County Government's Environmental & Energy Stewardship Subcommittee met on May 15, 2026, to discuss several ongoing and upcoming projects related to environmental management and sustainable practices. Key procurement-related topics included the approval and funding of the Black Mountain Water Fund project, which received $75,000 to address stormwater and water quality issues through infrastructure improvements such as culvert replacement and stormwater wetlands. The subcommittee also reviewed updates to the county's sustainable fleet policy, highlighting plans to purchase approximately 18 new vehicles in FY27 with an emphasis on electric and hybrid vehicles, alongside the installation of additional EV charging stations to support fleet electrification. Additionally, the meeting covered a $3.5 million EPA grant for construction and demolition waste diversion infrastructure, including the purchase of heavy equipment and construction of a diversion pad at the landfill. Discussions also touched on policy and operational considerations for waste management, vehicle procurement, and sustainability initiatives. No formal votes on new contracts were recorded, but several action items and budget allocations were noted for ongoing projects and future procurement activities.