Presentation presented to Staunton City Council on vote to establish a Green Task Force/Commission (9 July 2009).

1. Staunton Green 2020 Presentation to City Council Work Session

2. Why Staunton Green 2020? Vision Bringing the Green economy and sustainable living to every Queen City resident. Solar installation: Bayview, WI

3. 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.

4. Why now? Jobs Taxpayer Savings Municipal Savings Tourist Destination Preserve our Historic Character Become a Leader in VA

5. 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

6. Can we do this?Yes! Indeed! Definitely! ICLEI: Local Governments for Sustainability $600.00 / year Altavista, VA to Atlanta, GA New York, London, Chicago have done it Charlottesville has done it Local talent

7. Support Our regional municipal neighbors Legislation signed by Governor Kaine SB1212 (Green energy incentives) SB1248 (electricity consumption reduction) and HB 1828 (green roofs) Federal Legislation Stimulus $$ ACES (American Clean Energy and Security Act) Our residents

8. Elements of a plan Energy Efficiency (CFL’s; T8’s) Weatherization (jobs/savings) Tree planting Green roofs LED traffic and street lights Pedestrian friendly development Increase bio-fuels/fleet Composting/Waste reduction Geo-thermal power Betsy Bell Hill

9. Staunton Green 2020 Steering Committee: Gena Adams Bruce Dorries Steve Grande Katie McCaskey Chris Schooley Brian Wiedemann Email: stauntongreen@gmail.org Web: www.stauntongreen2020.org