Climate Solutions

Building a Sustainable Future

We can propel Virginia to the forefront of climate leadership by advancing community-led solutions at the local level through policies and initiatives impacting our built and natural environment. By addressing inequities which expose vulnerable neighborhoods to increased climate risks, we can forge a path to make carbon neutral communities a reality.  

C3 believes climate and justice are inherently connected, and we cannot solve one without addressing the other. The causes and impacts of climate change unfairly disadvantage communities of color and other marginalized groups that already face systemic and social injustices. 

For this reason, the Community Climate Collaborative (C3) operates as more than a climate organization. We strive for solutions at the nexus of climate change and other systemic issues in our communities that are exacerbated by climate change – such as affordable housing, mobility, land use and zoning, food insecurity, and health.

C3 believes there are 3 major issue areas that hold solutions for our community’s climate –

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The Climate Action Easy Button: Programmable Thermostats
The Climate Action Easy Button: Programmable Thermostats

Did you know?  Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems use more than half of the energy in most commercial buildings. Did you also know that in many buildings, those systems are running full-blast even when no one is there?  That’s a lot of energy - and money - wasted for the benefit of….no one.  Happily, there’s often an easy fix.


Charlottesville’s Gas Decarbonization Study: A Real Path to Decarbonization or Business as Usual?
Charlottesville’s Gas Decarbonization Study: A Real Path to Decarbonization or Business as Usual?

Read our latest blog co-written with Livable C’ville discussing the release of Charlottesville Gas' long-awaited Gas Decarbonization Study. Unfortunately, the study released last week comes nowhere near meeting the original aims set and was not responsive to community input from the listening sessions. Keep reading to learn more about the study and opportunities for improvement Charlottesville Gas can take moving forward.

Introducing the Energy Resource Hub!
Introducing the Energy Resource Hub!

Ever wish you had an energy expert on hand when making a major decision about your home, business, or vehicle? Who do you call when your furnace quits or when your energy bills seem too high? The Energy Resource Hub is for you.

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