staunton green2020 city council 9 july09
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Presentation presented to Staunton City Council on vote to establish a Green Task Force/Commission (9 July 2009).TRANSCRIPT
Staunton Green 2020
Presentation to City Council Work Session
Why Staunton Green 2020?VisionBringing the Green economy and sustainable
living to every Queen City resident.
Solar installation: Bayview, WI
Why Staunton Green 2020?Mission We assist the city of
Staunton and its residents in reducing carbon emissions by 20% and increasing renewable energy sources by 20% by 2020.
Why now?JobsTaxpayer SavingsMunicipal SavingsTourist DestinationPreserve our
Historic CharacterBecome a Leader in
VA
Our Recommendation: Create a Green Economy Commission
Conduct a baseline emissions study
Recommend plan for 20% reduction in energy use and 20% increase in renewables
Charlottesville City Hall Green Roof
Can we do this?Yes! Indeed! Definitely!
ICLEI: Local Governments for Sustainability$600.00 / yearAltavista, VA to Atlanta, GA
New York, London, Chicago have done it
Charlottesville has done itLocal talent
SupportOur regional municipal neighborsLegislation signed by Governor Kaine
SB1212 (Green energy incentives)SB1248 (electricity consumption reduction)
and HB 1828 (green roofs)
Federal LegislationStimulus $$ACES (American Clean Energy and Security
Act) Our residents
Elements of a planEnergy Efficiency (CFL’s;
T8’s)Weatherization (jobs/savings)Tree plantingGreen roofsLED traffic and street lights Pedestrian friendly
developmentIncrease bio-fuels/fleetComposting/Waste reductionGeo-thermal power
Betsy Bell Hill
Staunton Green 2020Steering Committee:
Gena AdamsBruce DorriesSteve GrandeKatie McCaskeyChris SchooleyBrian Wiedemann
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.stauntongreen2020.org