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Working together for smart, clean energy All Affiliates Conference Affiliates Conference All March 26, 2010 C l a u d e M o o r e E d u c a t i o n C o m p l e x L E E D G o l d Free tour with Architect

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Working together for smart, clean energy

All All‐ ‐Affiliates Conference Affiliates Conference

March 26, 2010

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Free tour with Architect Gregg Lewis immediately after today’s session

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Over 190 affiliates representing more than 25,000 citizens

Cox… Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce…Western Virginia Land Trust… Radford University… James Madison University Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability … Christ Episcopal Church… ECS Mid-Atlantic BikeWalk Roanoke Valley… Clean Planet Recycling… Affordable Interiors & Design, Inc…. Appalachian Ironworks… F&S Building Innovations Inc…. Armstrong Unlimited… Blue Sun Renewable Energy… Powermark Electrical, LLC… Natural Awakenings Magazine… Valley Energy Consultants, LLC… Achieve Success, LLC… Big Lick Green Business Tribe

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Working together for smart, clean energy

Mission

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, both those

  • riginating in the Roanoke Valley, and those that
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electricity in our community.

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Working together for smart, clean energy

C O N S E R V A T I O N EFFICIENCY CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY

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Why reduce the carbon footprint?

  • 1. Save $
  • 2. Reduce asthma and heart disease
  • 3. Energy security
  • 4. Slow down climate change
  • 5. Save Appalachian mountains
  • 6. Green jobs
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1 kilowatt hour = 10 cents 1,000 kilowatt hours = $100 One light bulb saves $50+ 1998-2006: Roanoke Co. schools avoided over $4.6 million in utility costs

  • 1. Save $
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  • 2. Reduce asthma and heart disease

O Z O N E ( v e h i c l e s ) + P A R T I C U L A T E S ( d i e s e l a n d c

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At-risk populations

Children Elderly Physically active outdoors Heart disease Respiratory disease

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  • 3. Energy security

U.S. has 2% of the world’s oil reserves U.S. uses 25% of the world’s annual production

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U.S. oil consumption vs. production

The problem

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  • 4. Climate change

“Observations show that warming of the climate is unequivocal.”

“Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States,” U.S. Global Change Research Program, June 16, 2009

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2000-2009 warmest-ever decade

Source: NASA GISS

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Global weirding: January 2010

Looking down

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Pole Source: NASA

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CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE

“The global warming observed over the past 50 years is due primarily to human-induced emissions of heat-trapping gases…mainly from the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas)”

“Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States,” U.S. Global Change Research Program, June 16, 2009

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Climate change in Virginia

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  • 5. Save Appalachian mountains
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  • 5. Save Appalachian mountains
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  • 6. Green jobs

Source: “The Clean Energy Economy: Repowering Jobs, Businesses and Investments Across America,” Pew Charitable Trusts, June 2009

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Virginia ranks 17th in number of green jobs (2007) Virginia ranks 34th in percentage growth of green jobs (2007)

Source: “The Clean Energy Economy: Repowering Jobs, Businesses and Investments Across America,” Pew Charitable Trusts, June 2009

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY JOBS IN VIRGINIA

Potential jobs by 2025: 9,820 new jobs $583M wages $882M GSP

Source: “Energizing Virginia: Efficiency First,” American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, September 19, 2008.

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Renewable energy jobs in Virginia:

13,773 TOTAL new jobs

624 firms Wind, solar, geothermal and biomass jobs

Source: “How to revitalize America’s middle class with the clean energy economy,” Blue Green Alliance, June 2009.

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Onshore wind cost-competitive

Total US electricity generation Oct ’08 vs. Oct ’09 Total

  • 3.8%

Coal

  • 7.6%

Wind +34.7% Hydro +29.8

US Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, January 2010

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Coal, wind and jobs

Coal miners in US: 83,000 Wind industry in US: 86,000 Coal miners in Virginia: 5,300

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics website, U.S. Department of Labor, accessed July 2008.

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Working together for smart, clean energy

Status

Over 190 affiliates representing more than 25,000 citizens Working with governments, businesses, churches, schools, civic organizations No staff, no buildings 97% of funds go directly to programs

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Mary Bishop Mark McClain S e a n M c G i n n i s Jeremy Holmes Stan Breakell Renee Godard Wendy Mellenthin Chad Braby

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Working together for smart, clean energy

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www.rvccc.org

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RVCCC on Facebook

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HOW TO BE A COOL CITY/COUNTY:

Make a public commitment to measure and reduce emissions Measure emissions (community and government) Set a target for emissions reduction Make a plan (with community involvement) Implement the plan Monitor the results

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Local government summary

Govt. Commitment Measurement Target Plan Implement Monitor

Roanoke City ICLEI 8/06 December 2007 Yes Clean & Green Comm. In process In process

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Local government summary

Govt. Commitment Measurement Target Plan Implement Monitor

Roanoke City ICLEI 8/06 December 2007 Yes Clean & Green Comm. In process In process Roanoke County ICLEI 8/07 Summer 2008 Yes RC Clear In process In process

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Local government summary

Govt. Commitment Measurement Target Plan Implement Monitor

Roanoke City ICLEI 8/06 December 2007 Yes Clean & Green Comm. In process In process Roanoke County ICLEI 8/07 Summer 2008 Yes RC Clear In process In process Salem US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement 2/08 Summer 2008

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Carbon calculator keyed to local energy mix

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Carbon footprint – electricity “weighs” more in the Roanoke region:

88.8% coal 88.8% coal 10.2% nuclear 0.7% natural gas 0.3% hydro

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Impact of coal on electricity emissions

Roanoke – ENERGY vs. EMISSIONS by source

Roanoke CO2 Emission by Source (2005)

Electricity 56.5% Gasoline 26.7% Food Waste 0.3% Paper Products 0.9% Diesel 5.6% Natural Gas 10.1%

Roanoke Energy Use by Source (2005)

Gasoline 41.8% Natural Gas 21.8% Diesel 8.6% Electricity 27.8%

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Recipes for a Low-Carbon Diet

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Recipes for a Low-Carbon Diet

1. Conservation 2. Energy-efficient lighting 3. Fuel economy - cars 4. Energy-efficient electronics and appliances 5. Fuel economy - light trucks

TOP 5 RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, GOVERNMENT

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Conservation + efficiency

Our largest, cheapest, most accessible energy source.

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Conservation – Kill A Watt

Kill A Watt

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Efficiency – compact fluorescent light bulbs

Cool Cities has given away over 7,500 energy- efficient light bulbs Saving area residents over $375,000 on utility bills Avoiding the burning of more than 2 million pounds of coal And the release of more than 5.2 million pounds of carbon dioxide

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“Lighting the Way to a Better World”

Habitat for Humanity Rebuilding Together Roanoke

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Best future energy sources

LOW CARBON SOURCES Wind Solar FOSSIL FUELS Coal Natural gas Oil

Cleaner energy

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More local recipes: Best future energy sources – wind power

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Varieties of solar power

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Don’t wait for someone else to do it for you

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www.reevadiy.org

Installing solar hot water

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More local recipes: Best carbon sink – plant trees!

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Since late 2006….

160 public events/presentations To over 9,400 people

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Martin Luther King Youth Day

2009 public presentations

WDBJ Channel 7 Green Week

  • Gov. Kaine press conference

Craig County Schools Radford University Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Economic Summit Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hampton Roads Cool Communities Coalition Commonwealth of Virginia Energy Symposium WVTF Studio Virginia

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2009 appearances

Salem After Five Henry Street Festival Juneteenth (Washington Park) Festival in the Park (Roanoke) V i r g i n i a M u n i c i p a l L e a g u e

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Roanoke Valley Climate Rally

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  • St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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New focus: faith forum

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New focus: Cool Green Biz

Green certification program – “Cool Green Biz” Find out how green your school, business, nonprofit really is, including Energy use Clean air and water Recycliing Community involvement Certify your organization at www.roanokechamber.org You can also find it at www.rvccc.org RVCCC is the third party verifier

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www.rvccc.org

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Working together for smart, clean energy

Coolest change you have seen

(conservation, efficiency, clean energy)

  • Group of 7-8 people
  • Appoint facilitator… timekeeper…. Recorder/reporter
  • Introduce yourselves… who… what you do AND coolest change

you have seen in the past year (Roanoke Valley or elsewhere)

  • Finish by _______
  • Recorder/reporter give 1-2 minute summary
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Cool Citizen Awards

Mark McClain