Local government survey

Local government survey on energy use and related emissions from the built environment

Now that the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which addresses carbon emissions from the electricity sector, is law, some climate and housing advocates (and one member of the General Assembly) are interested in addressing energy use and related emissions from the built environment. Two ideas have been suggested, which would allow localities to take action. The VAEEC is polling our members to gauge your interest in these programs and to learn more about your thoughts in general about this sector.

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* 1. Please rank the following legislative ideas in the order that you feel would most benefit your work and/or your locality's climate goals.

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* 2. How will your top-ranked option help your work or that of your locality's climate goals?

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* 3. Has your locality ever managed a voluntary commercial energy benchmarking program?

Yes

No

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* 4. On a scale from 1-5 (1=very likely, 5=unlikely), If enabling legislation was passed by the General Assembly, how likely is your locality to launch a mandatory commercial benchmarking program?

1 (very likely)

2

3

4

5 (unlikely)

1 (very likely)

2

3

4

5 (unlikely)

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* 5. On a scale from 1-5 (1=very likely, 5=unlikely), If enabling legislation was passed by the General Assembly, how likely is your locality to adopt more stringent energy efficiency requirements above what is already in the VA USBC?

1 (very likely)

2

3

4

5 (unlikely)

1 (very likely)

2

3

4

5 (unlikely)

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* 6. What region of the state is your locality located?

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* 7. Name of locality

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* 8. Do you have any general comments on energy use and related emissions from the built environment or on the two topics addressed in this survey?