Charlotte Pioneers with All-Electric Firehouse and Net-Zero Police Station

Charlotte, North Carolina, is making significant strides in sustainable infrastructure by constructing the Southeast's first all-electric firehouse and a net-zero carbon police station.

 

The city has allocated $36 million for these projects, aligning with its Strategic Energy Action Plan, which aims to power all municipal facilities with 100% zero-carbon sources by 2030.

 

Firehouse 30, a $16.4 million endeavor, is set to replace the outdated station on Belle-Oaks Drive.

 

The new 14,000-square-foot facility will feature three apparatus bays, modern living quarters, and will house the Southeast's first all-electric fire truck.

 

Construction is progressing, with completion anticipated by December 2025.

 

Charlotte Fire Chief Reginald Johnson emphasized the project's significance, stating, "This firehouse will serve as a model for other cities looking to invest in sustainable and effective emergency response infrastructure."

 

In June 2025, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department broke ground on its first net-zero carbon station for the Northwest Division.

 

The $19.7 million, 16,000-square-foot facility will incorporate geothermal heating and cooling systems and a solar field to power its operations.

 

Completion is expected by mid-2027.

 

Assistant Director of Charlotte's Office of Sustainability and Resilience, Robyn Byers, highlighted the project's broader impact: "It helps share that sustainability is important for the city as a whole."

 

These initiatives reflect Charlotte's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to clean energy, setting a precedent for sustainable development in emergency services.