TRANSITION CITY
What is a Transition City?
A transition city is one that is aware its challenges and ready to do something about them. Meaning, a transition city knows that in the U.S. we currently import 66 percent of the oil we use. A transition city knows that no matter how many wind farms are created or solar panels installed, the city will be hard pressed to find enough alternative energy to match the current level of oil usage.
So what does a transition city do about this? What do we as citizens do? We take the opportunity to transition from conventional energy sources, like oil, to more local and renewable energy for a resilient and energy efficient economy.
A transition city will seek better ways to make more of less, maximizing our local resources' potential. A few ways you can start the transition in your community:
- Buy and grow local food
- Support local businesses
- Transition to energy efficient buildings and transportation