Last Call: Help Design Arlington's Home Energy Program

Arlington County is currently redesigning a program to help homeowners and renters use less energy, reduce carbon emissions and improve indoor comfort and health. The County seeks your help to develop an energy program that works best for you. Provide your input.

Energy-Related Tax Credits Ending Soon

Many federal home energy tax credits—such as those for solar panels—are set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. If you are planning any clean energy upgrades, now’s the time to act on savings opportunities before they disappear. Learn more and explore what you may qualify for.

National Drive Electric Month - EV Charge Around Town!

This annual celebration from Sept. 12 - Oct. 14 aims to raise awareness on the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles. We will continue showcasing public EV charging stations around the County on X through the end of the "Month". Follow @ArlingtonDES to keep up with our posts and discover where you can charge!

Lubber Run Community Center Solar Panels: Up and Running

Solar panels installed on the roof of the Lubber Run Community Center, through a Power Purchase Agreement with Dominion Energy Solutions, are now fully operational. This photovoltaic system is anticipated to provide an estimated 65% of the Community Center’s electricity needs which equals approximately the annual use of 26 average homes. The Lubber Run solar installation increases the share of local solar generation on the grid, enhances energy resilience and showcases solar applications at a prominent County facility. Check out our website with information on the County's other on-site solar.

Register for CPACE Webinar 

Thursday, Oct. 23 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

The County's Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (“C-PACE”) Program provides competitive, long-term financing for building owners and developers installing energy efficiency, renewable energy and resiliency improvements to their building. This webinar will highlight the recent C-PACE program updates designed to better align with today’s commercial building development needs. Join us for an insightful discussion on how you can use C-PACE financing to improve the energy and financial performance of your building. Register here.

Water Pollution Control Plant Regen Open House

Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

3402 S. Glebe Road

Drop by a family-friendly open house to learn about Arlington Re-Gen, a major improvement project at the Water Pollution Control Plant. Enjoy the plant tour and ask energy experts your questions. Learn more about the facility upgrades.

GetGreen App

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