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Energy Forum Roanoke
This document provides an overview of starting a green program in a community. It discusses motivations for implementing green initiatives, such as financial savings and environmental risks. Some initial steps outlined are assigning oversight of actions, tracking energy usage, and determining the community's carbon footprint. Examples of green programs discussed for communities include more energy efficient buildings, alternative energy use, and increased recycling and reforestation efforts. The document concludes by summarizing Roanoke, Virginia's green programs and their effects, such as a 1.5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from municipal operations.
