City of Charleston Resilience and Sustainability Advisory Committee 8/27/26

The City of Charleston Resilience and Sustainability Advisory Committee met on August 27, 2026, to discuss updates on committee membership, ongoing sustainability initiatives, and collaborative programs with Charleston County. Key procurement-related topics included the administration and expansion of the Charleston Compost program, which has grown to 24 drop sites and collected over 748 tons of food waste since 2022. The county is now managing program data and outreach, supported by partnerships and grant funding, including a South Carolina Energy Office grant for home energy audits and weatherization projects. Additionally, the county is undertaking an internal energy savings performance contract involving 49 projects across 10 buildings, with an estimated cost previewed. The meeting highlighted the use of interactive dashboards for tracking sustainability efforts and emphasized intergovernmental collaboration to enhance resilience and sustainability goals. No formal votes or contract awards were reported during this session.