1. www.GoGreenVA.org Jay Fisette Member, Virginia Municipal League Vice-Chair, Arlington County Board

2. www.GoGreenVa.org Why Should We Care? Climate Change “The environmental issue of this and the next generation.“ – Gov. Tim Kaine Energy Security = National Security Community Sustainability Cost Savings

3. www.GoGreenVa.org What is Climate Change? Source: Carbon Mitigation Initiative: www.princeton.edu/~cmiwww.princeton.edu/~cmi

4. www.GoGreenVa.org Greenhouse Effect Carbon Cycle Disturbances CO 2 CH 4 N2ON2O Land Use Changes Fossil Fuel Burning Average Temperature Rise Disasters Deforestation Urbanization Transport Housing Industry Agriculture Increase in Impermeable Surfaces Ice Cap Melting Abrupt Climate Changes Ocean Circulation Upheaval Changes in Precipitation Economic Losses Diseases Spread Casualties Famines Increase in Sea Level Clouds Human Activities Climate Change Process Major Threats Main Climate Impacts Floods Heat Waves Droughts Source: Carbon Mitigation Initiative: www.princeton.edu/~cmiwww.princeton.edu/~cmi

5. www.GoGreenVa.org Global Average Temperature Source: Steven Chu – U.S. DOE (March 2009)

6. www.GoGreenVa.org Virginia: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections Source: DEQ Presentation to Governor’s Commission on Climate Change; March 2008

7. www.GoGreenVa.org World Fossil Fuel Usage Source: Carbon Mitigation Initiative: www.princeton.edu/~cmi (2005)www.princeton.edu/~cmi

8. www.GoGreenVa.org World Oil Consumption Source: Energy Information Administration, US DOE April 2008

9. www.GoGreenVa.org Trends: US Oil Production, Imports, & Consumption Source: Energy in the United States: 1635-2000, USDOE

10. www.GoGreenVa.org Oil Dependence: U.S. Imports by Country Source: Energy Information Administration, US DOE April 2008

11. www.GoGreenVa.org Wikipedia on Sustainability: “A characteristic of a process or state that can be maintained at a certain level indefinitely.” Challenges: Rising energy costs of facilities Rising gas costs for fleet vehicles Congestion, sprawl development, pedestrian safety Waste management, storm water management mandates Capacity and aging of waste water treatment plants Loss of tree canopy Inability to attract/retain quality employees Short-term Cost Savings Longer term Cost Avoidance and Protecting the Quality of Life Sustainability of Our Communities

12. www.GoGreenVa.org Local Governments Respond NLC, NACO, ICLEI VML’s Go Green Virginia Initiative Challenge Forums Website/Resources Model for Other States North Carolina & Michigan

13. www.GoGreenVa.org Green Government Challenge 11 Categories: Government Policy Adoption Energy Efficiency Green Buildings Waste Management Vehicles Land Use/Transportation Water/Air Quality Employee Incentives Education/Community Participation Schools Innovation

14. www.GoGreenVa.org Green Government Challenge A Friendly Competition Easy Registration: www.GoGreenVA.orgwww.GoGreenVA.org Extensive Background on Website - fuller description - examples/links - helpful resources Submit the Challenge online by Sept. 30 Receive certificate and/or cash award at annual VML conference in October

15. www.GoGreenVa.org Town of Dayton Wins 2nd Place Population: 1,400 “The Town of Dayton is grateful to VML for sponsoring this contest. It motivated our town to implement new policies and improvements to reduce carbon emissions and protect our natural resources. While investing in energy efficiency measures, we not only help to save the earth’s environment—we also save financially in operating costs. The more we all contribute now, the greater the rewards for generations to come.” - Mayor Judy Way

16. www.GoGreenVa.org Green Government Challenge 2008 Winners Population over 90,000 1st Place (tie) -- Loudoun County 1st Place (tie) -- City of Roanoke 3rd Place -- City of Alexandria Population 15,001 - 90,000 1st Place -- City of Charlottesville 2nd Place -- Town of Blacksburg 3rd Place -- James City County Population under 15,000 1st Place -- City of Williamsburg 2nd Place -- Town of Dayton 3rd Place (tie) -- City of Falls Church 3rd Place (tie) -- Town of Abingdon Loudoun County Charlottesville Abingdon

17. www.GoGreenVa.org $60.7M to Virginia Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Formula City & County Program ($ 44,574,600 – VA Cities & Counties )  Every city and town w/ a population of 35,000+  Every county with a population of 200,000+  In Virginia: 28 cities/counties State Energy Office ($16,145,300 – VA DMME )  State passes through at least 60% to remaining cities and counties ($9.7M)  State decides how to award these funds Cities/Towns: Alexandria, Arlington, Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Chesapeake, Danville, Hampton, Harrisonburg, Leesburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Richmond, Roanoke, Suffolk, Virginia Beach Counties: Albemarle, Chesterfield, Fairfax, Hanover, Henrico, Loudoun, Prince William, Roanoke, Spotsylvania, and Stafford

18. www.GoGreenVa.org Activities Eligible = Green Government for EECBG $$ Challenge Actions Action #2: Create an Energy Improvement Plan Action #4: Conduct an energy audit of 2+ government facilities Action #5: Purchase electric power from renewable sources or install renewable energy technology (solar, wind, or geothermal) for use in government facilities. Action #13: Establish a community-wide recycling collection program Action #14: Adopt a “Green Fleet” policy Action #19: Develop/implement a plan for tree preservation & planting Action #22: Provide employee benefits for ride sharing, walking, biking, or taking transit to work EECBG Eligible Activities

19. www.GoGreenVa.org Something to Think About “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” ~ Native American Proverb

20. www.GoGreenVa.org Thanks! Let’s Get Going… For more information contact: Go Green Virginia c/o Virginia Municipal League P.O. Box 12164, Richmond, VA 23241 Email: info@GoGreenVA.org Telephone: (804) 649-8471 info@GoGreenVA.org