New EV Charging Signage

Beginning August 22, new electric vehicle (EV) charging signage will be installed at EV parking spaces at County locations. This signage will designate these parking spots for EVs charging only. Informational flyers will be posted about signage at each location. Learn more about charging and dwell fees.

Meet with Your Home Energy Coach

The Home Energy Coach is a resource that provides free, virtual technical support to help Arlington residents make energy upgrades. Home Energy Coaches are available to help with any type of energy upgrade, such as installing new heating and cooling equipment, improving insulation and adopting solar energy. Homeowners can meet with a Home Energy Coach individually and renters can join a group coaching session. To get started, Arlington residents can submit an interest form online and a Coach will follow up with more information. Submit your interest form today.

Today: Town Hall Meeting on the Governor’s 2026 Virginia Energy Plan

Petersburg Public Library, 201 West Washington Street Petersburg, VA | Aug. 3 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The offices of Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery, Virginia's Chief Energy Officer Josephus Allmond, and the Virginia Department of Energy will host a townhall meeting to inform the development of the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan. This event is open to members of the public. Attendees will have an opportunity to share their views on energy opportunities, challenges and priorities facing their communities directly with representatives from Governor Spanberger’s Administration. Reserve your spot.

County Fair

Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St S

Visit the AIRE team and Climate Policy Office at the County Fair this August 14 - 16. Bring your energy questions, learn more about our ongoing sustainability programs, and discover new climate resources. Learn more.

The draft plan for Arlington’s transportation future is here.

Over the last two years, community feedback has helped shape Arlington’s Transportation Future, an initiative to create a refreshed transportation plan to address our community’s evolving transportation needs. Informed by three rounds of public engagement, the draft Multimodal Transportation Plan is now ready for review. Explore the draft plan, including proposed policies, strategies, transportation network guidance and curb lane priorities, and share your thoughts online or at an upcoming event. This is your last opportunity to help shape the plan before it is presented to the County Board. Share your feedback by August 23.

Apply to be a EcoAmbassador

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 EcoAmbassadors cohort! In partnership with EcoAction Arlington and Virginia Cooperative Extension, this volunteer training program equips community members to become local environmental leaders in Arlington County and the City of Alexandria. Apply here.

📅 Apply by August 31 (early-bird registration ends August 17)

🎓 Students (16+) attend free

📍 Curious to learn more? Join the EcoAmbassadors Summer Social on August 4 at Rocklands BBQ in Arlington.

Arlington Home Energy Hub

This resource helps Arlington residents make their homes more energy efficient, healthier and powered by clean energy. Arlington residents can explore this online resource for guidance on home energy upgrades and sign up to receive virtual technical support from a Home Energy Coach. Discover the new Arlington Home Energy Hub.

Saving Energy, Improving Homes

CHP Energy Solutions, a division of Community Housing Partners (CHP), is a nonprofit organization that provides no-cost weatherization and energy efficiency services to low- and moderate-income households across Virginia. Through federal, state and utility-funded programs, CHP helps residents’ lower energy costs, improve home health and safety, and increase comfort, while delivering broader benefits to communities through energy conservation and economic investment. Explore programs.

Virginia Energy Connect

Sharing energy resources just got easier with a new toolkit, which includes ready-to-use materials to help partners spread the word about Virginia Energy Connect.

• Explore the toolkit and share it with your networks. 
• Check out and share Governor Spanberger's Virginia Energy Connect ad! 

Virginia Energy welcomed a second cohort of Energy Ambassadors who are helping residents and businesses navigate energy incentives, identify opportunities, and connect with resources that support lower energy bills and healthier, more comfortable homes.

To join the VEConnect Working Group, become an Energy Ambassador, or share website feedback, contact Jessica Greene, Energy Outreach Coordinator, or email connect@energy.virginia.gov.

Extended: Save Money with a Group Purchasing Program

Arlington residents have several options to get discounted heat pumps, solar panels and/or batteries through a group purchasing program. Learn more about Group Purchasing Programs.

• Solar: Register with Solarize Virginia by August 15
• Solar and Batteries: Register with Switch Together by November 18

EV Guides for the DMV

EVADC (Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington, D.C.) provides resources and tools for shopping new or used EVs and PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrids). Each month, the organization hosts a virtual meeting opportunity for participants to "Ask An EV Owner" questions. Attend the next meeting.

Energy Education Resource

Virginia Energy Sense, a program of the State Corporation Commission, shares how homeowners and renters can save energy. Whether your goal is a lower energy bill or a more energy-efficient home, this educational program offers resources on energy-saving products, DIY audits and more. Explore energy saving tips.

GetGreen App

Have you downloaded the GetGreen Arlington mobile app? Download on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or scan the QR code.