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Virginia's Cool Communities

All over America, communities are taking action to help solve global warming. From hybrid vehicle fleets in Alexandria and Fairfax, to green buildings in Charlottesville, and homes powered with renewable energy, local governments are moving forward with innovative energy solutions that curb global warming, save taxpayer dollars, and create healthier cities. At a time when the federal government is failing to act, these local leaders are moving America toward a safer and more secure future.

So what is a Cool Community? These are cities that have made a commitment to curb global warming by signing the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement or the Cool Counties Resolution. Begun in 2005, the Cool Cities campaign empowers city residents and local leaders to join and encourage their cities to implement smart energy solutions to save money and build a cleaner, safer future.

Global warming requires action at every level. Cool Cities not only brings real solutions to local levels it also showcases solutions for others to model and builds leadership to ensure solutions are implemented at state levels and nation-wide. Hybrid cars, energy efficient buildings, and renewable energy are just a few of the many ways to make this real.

Across Virginia, Sierra Club volunteers are working to sign up new cities and counties, like Roanoke and Norfolk, and working to implement the program. Virginia Sierra Club volunteers deserve significant credit for the development of the Cool Counties program. 

Cool Cities in Virginia

• Alexandria
• Blacksburg
• Charlottesville
• Newport News
• Richmond
• Virginia Beach
• Williamsburg

Cool Counties in Virginia

• Arlington County
• Fairfax County
• James City County

Active Campaigns for New Cool Communities

• Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition
• Harrisonburg
• Norfolk

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