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City of RoanokeThe City of Roanoke has developed a method to systematically evaluate greenhouse gas emissions using software and support provided by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability. The ICLEI Five Milestones Program is at the heart of this initiative.



  • Conduct a baseline emissions inventory and forecast. Commonly called a “Carbon Footprint.”
  • Adopt an emission reduction target for the forecast year.
  • Develop a Local Action Plan.
  • Implement policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and verify results.



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USGBC SWVA launched Connect the Dots in Roanoke, Virginia as a seminar for homeowners, auditors, architects and building professionals to meet and exchange knowledge, contact information and ideas.

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Ken Cronin

Ken CroninKen Cronin is the Director of General Services / Sustainability for the City of Roanoke. He has been employed by Roanoke for the past 21 years, most recently supervising Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Purchasing and sustainability initiatives. Mr. Cronin also works closely with community groups interested in greenhouse gas reduction. Previously, Mr. Cronin worked for Chesterfield County, Virginia in a number of administrative and leadership positions. Mr. Cronin has a bachelor’s degree from St. Francis University and a Master of Public Administration from West Virginia University.
In November 2007, McKinsey & Company completed an exhaustive report titled Reducing U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: How Much at What Cost. One clear item identified to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is energy efficient buildings. The USGBC and likeminded organizations are at the forefront of this issue and has the expertise to help make Roanoke’s old buildings and those yet to be built more energy efficient.

About Us

Connect the Dots is a project of the U. S. Green Building Council Southwest Virginia Chapter to advocate and educate our region about green building through a locally produced seminar series and subsequent website modules.

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Facts

95% of our buildings are over 10 years old; while LEED and other programs do a lot to address new homes, improving performance for all buildings is important, higher value, higher performance, lower bills.

Strategies

  • Begin with a ‘Home Performance Analysis.’
  • Map your own path: state clear, measurable goals.
  • Engage qualified experts to advise you and carry out the work.
  • Measure post-improvement performance to track your progress.
  • Finally, engage a third party, certified energy rater.

Connections

Our founding sponsors were selected from among the most innovative, forward thinking companies in Southwest Virginia. Check them out - they may be able to help you complete your goals for high performance building!

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