Cool Neighborhoods

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Cool Neighborhoods A Voluntary Citizens Program
to Address Climate Change
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County Carbon Emissions
Most carbon emissions in Virginia come from coal
burned to generate electricity
Gas
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Gasoline
33
Electricity
56
(Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
2005 figures)?
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Fairfax County Emissions by Source
Other
15
Commercial and Industrial
43
42
Residential
(Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
2005 figures)?
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IntroducingCool Neighborhoods
Leadership Liaisons Households
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Homeowners Together Pledge 2 Annual Cut in
Emissions

• Inventory annual emissions
• Select and implement actions
• Monitor progress annually
• Submit records
• Become a Cool Neighborhood

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Other Benefits

• Lower utility bills
• Community spirit
• Better property values
• Teaching your kids through actions
• Serve as model for other neighborhoods

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For More Information
www.virginia.sierraclub.org/greatfalls/Cool-Neighb
orhoods.html