Welcome to The Arlington Green Scene

All Green Events (Stormwater), AIRE (Energy) and Climate Policy updates have been combined into The Arlington Green Scene: a monthly, full-scope bulletin on sustainability. Subscribers can manage their subscriptions below.

Stormwater

• The Low Residential Study (LRS) will recommend limits for impervious area on lots in Arlington’s low density residential neighborhoods. Staff are seeking your feedback during a virtual Q&A session on Sept. 18. The feedback form will close on Sept. 27. 

• The Native Plant Sale is offering a great selection of plants, shrubs and trees available by pre-order only by Sept. 19.

• Flooding can occur not only in identified high-risk areas, but also in areas that may not have been identified as high risk. Prepare for and reduce your risk of flooding plus learn about purchasing flood insurance here.

Energy

• A  Home Energy Coach is a resource that provides free, virtual technical support to help Arlington residents make energy upgrades. Submit your interest form today.

• Discover the new Arlington Home Energy Hub. This resource helps Arlington residents make their homes more energy efficient, healthier and powered by clean energy. 

• Virginia Energy Connect: Explore the new toolkit and share it with your networks. 

• Community Housing Partners helps residents’ lower energy costs, while delivering broader benefits to communities through energy conservation and economic investment. Explore programs.

• Register with Switch Together by November 18 for discounted solar panels and/or batteries. Learn more about Group Purchasing Programs.

Climate

• Choosing locally grown food, hopping on public transit instead of driving, and making your home more energy-efficient are everyday decisions shrinking your carbon footprint — GetGreen just makes them effortless, fun, and rewarding to keep up. Download GetGreen app.

• Join Us in Shaping Arlington's Climate Future: Arlington is developing a Climate Action Plan - Arlington Climate Together (ACT)! Subscribe to receive the latest updates and discover how you can ACT and help build a more resilient, sustainable Arlington.

• September is National Preparedness Month and climate change is bringing more extreme and frequent significant weather events, including flooding and extreme heat. These types of events can affect the health and safety of the entire community, so it is of the utmost importance to be prepared. Get free alerts on weather, traffic, major events and more when you sign up for Arlington Alert.

For More Information

Stormwater  |  AIRE  |  Climate Action Plan