GREEN: U.Va. should serve as role model for Charlottesville energy policy
Since its inception in 1819, the University has shaped the city of Charlottesville. It has long served as an incubator for new, forward-looking policies and perspectives. Unsurprisingly, students, alumni and faculty have initiated many of the city’s progressive policies and attitudes. A prime example is Charlottesville’s current mayor, Michael Signer, who is a graduate from the University’s law school and has taught classes at Batten. As mayor, Signer has implemented an advisory council on innovation and technology. Under his tenure, Charlottesville was ranked fourth in the U.S. for entrepreneurship. With this in mind, it is only fitting that the University should serve as the role model for the city’s energy policy.