Projects
Climate planning in West Piedmont
George Mason University is working with municipalities in the West Piedmont region of Virginia - City of Danville, Henry County, and City of Martinsville - to improve energy efficiency, lower energy costs, and enhance community resiliency for all. Mason researchers will collaborate with local government staff and community members on three core initiatives: model greenhouse gas emissions and cursory risk factors for the community; develop an energy resilience action plan; and implement actions through applied learning for students.
Over the course of one year, the following three phases will be conducted by Mason experts, partnered local governments, and community representatives:
Phase 1: Model energy emissions and assess resiliency risks to provide a baseline for establishing targets and specific actions.
Phase 2: Convene to review and develop strategies that will conserve energy costs and increase community resiliency.
Phase 3: Student internships and faculty support for ongoing implementation assistance.
Who’s involved?
This project is a joint effort between the Virginia Climate Center, the Local Climate Action Planning Initiative, and the Institute for a Sustainable Earth, funded by George Mason University’s Strategic Initiative Fund.
Our researchers have partnered with three municipalities to support climate resiliency in the West Piedmont region of Virginia:
Questions
Contact our team with questions about our work in West Piedmont.
