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Discover how you can make your life greener and more sustainable using the resources below. Take a moment to compare what our peers are doing locally, regionally, and nationally. How can Staunton join their efforts?
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Local Efforts
Staunton and immediate surrounding areas
- Sign our online petition for a Green Task Force - UPDATE! City Council agreed! Thanks for your signatures.
- Action Steps – a series of ideas you can personally implement
- Get involved! We have regular meetings. Please also join our Facebook group.
- How do I compare to my neighbors in Staunton? How can I make my home more energy efficient? Start calculating here.
Regional
What are our regional neighbors doing… and how does Staunton compare?
Charlottesville
- Charlottesville: A Green City – their plan
- Charlottesville Carbon Calculator – use this to calculate your own carbon emissions
Harrisonburg
- The Mayor sponsored a Sustainability Summit
Lexington/Rockbridge
Roanoke
- Roanoke is incorporating many green initiatives from the ground up; they were kind enough to share their experiences with us here.
State
- Repower America :: Virginia
- Virginia Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
- Virginia’s Rail Solution — enlarging I-81 not the answer!
More…
- How Profitable are Energy Efficient Upgrades? (Hint: average returns of 16%!)
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