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: stauntongreen@gmail.org

Web: www.stauntongreen2020.org