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 Gregg Lewis immediately after today’s session
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
Working together for smart, clean energy Mission Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, both those originating in the Roanoke Valley, and those that originate elsewhere as the result of the use of electricity in our community.
Working together for smart, clean energy N O I T EFFICIENCY A V R E S N O C CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY
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
1. Save $ 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
2. Reduce asthma and heart disease + ) s e l c i h e v ( E S N E O T Z A O L U C I ) T l a R o A c P d n a l e s e i d ( At-risk populations Children Elderly Physically active outdoors Heart disease Respiratory disease
3. Energy security U.S. has 2% of the world’s oil reserves U.S. uses 25% of the world’s annual production
The problem U.S. oil consumption vs. production
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
2000-2009 warmest-ever decade Source : NASA GISS
Source : NASA Looking down on the North Pole Global weirding: January 2010
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
Climate change in Virginia
5. Save Appalachian mountains
5. Save Appalachian mountains
6. Green jobs Source: “The Clean Energy Economy: Repowering Jobs, Businesses and Investments Across America,” Pew Charitable Trusts, June 2009
Virginia ranks 17 th in number of green jobs (2007) Virginia ranks 34 th in percentage growth of green jobs (2007) Source: “The Clean Energy Economy: Repowering Jobs, Businesses and Investments Across America,” Pew Charitable Trusts, June 2009
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Mary Bishop Mark McClain Jeremy Holmes Renee Godard Stan Breakell S e a Chad Braby n M c G i n n i s Wendy Mellenthin
Working together for smart, clean energy
www.rvccc.org
RVCCC on Facebook
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
Local government summary Govt. Commitment Measurement Target Plan Implement Monitor Roanoke ICLEI 8/06 December Yes Clean & In In Green process process City 2007 Comm.
Local government summary Govt. Commitment Measurement Target Plan Implement Monitor Roanoke ICLEI 8/06 December Yes Clean & In In Green process process City 2007 Comm. Roanoke ICLEI 8/07 Summer Yes RC Clear In In process process County 2008
Local government summary Govt. Commitment Measurement Target Plan Implement Monitor Roanoke ICLEI 8/06 December Yes Clean & In In Green process process City 2007 Comm. Roanoke ICLEI 8/07 Summer Yes RC Clear In In process process County 2008 Govt. Salem US Mayors Summer operations Climate 2008 Protection Agreement 2/08
Carbon calculator keyed to local energy mix
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
Impact of coal on electricity emissions Roanoke Energy Use by Source (2005) Diesel Roanoke CO 2 Emission by Source (2005) 8.6% Electricity Paper Products Diesel 27.8% 0.9% 5.6% Food Waste Natural Gas Natural Gas 0.3% 21.8% 10.1% Electricity Gasoline Gasoline 56.5% 41.8% 26.7% Roanoke – ENERGY vs. EMISSIONS by source
Recipes for a Low-Carbon Diet
Recipes for a Low-Carbon Diet TOP 5 RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, GOVERNMENT 1. Conservation 2. Energy-efficient lighting 3. Fuel economy - cars 4. Energy-efficient electronics and appliances 5. Fuel economy - light trucks
Conservation + efficiency Our largest, cheapest, most accessible energy source.
Conservation – Kill A Watt Kill A Watt
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
“Lighting the Way to a Better World” Habitat for Humanity Rebuilding Together Roanoke
Best future energy sources LOW CARBON SOURCES Wind Solar FOSSIL FUELS Coal Natural Oil gas Cleaner energy
More local recipes: Best future energy sources – wind power
Varieties of solar power
Don’t wait for someone else to do it for you
Installing solar hot water www.reevadiy.org
More local recipes: Best carbon sink – plant trees!
Since late 2006…. 160 public events/presentations To over 9,400 people
Martin Luther King Youth Day 2009 public presentations WDBJ Channel 7 Green Week Craig County Schools Radford University Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Economic Summit Gov. Kaine press conference Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hampton Roads Cool Commonwealth of Virginia Communities Coalition Energy Symposium WVTF Studio Virginia
2009 appearances Henry Street Festival Juneteenth (Washington Park) Salem After Five e u g a e L l a p i c i n u M a i n i g r i V Festival in the Park (Roanoke)
Roanoke Valley Climate Rally
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
New focus: faith forum
New focus: Cool Green Biz Green certification program – Certify your organization at “Cool Green Biz” www.roanokechamber.org Find out how green your school, business, nonprofit You can also find it at really is, including www.rvccc.org Energy use Clean air and water RVCCC is the third party Recycliing verifier Community involvement
Working together for smart, clean energy www.rvccc.org
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
Working together for smart, clean energy Cool Citizen Awards Mark McClain
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