Clean Energy Success Story: Rosanna

Powered by an ultra-quiet Joule battery, Rosanna brings thoughtfully-crafted coffee and espresso drinks directly to local neighborhoods—combining convenience, flavor and clean and renewable energy. Rosanna launched a Kickstarter fund for a battery in December 2024 and in January 2025, successfully raised enough funds to battery power the service model. While the truck’s drivetrain is still engine-powered, Rosanna was able to retire two large Genmax generators that had been powering the truck during service. This allows Rosanna to serve coffee quietly with zero exhaust while parked, helping keep the air clean for everyone enjoying their cup. Afterward, the battery is charged through electricity generated by a solar panel installation at the owner's home, ensuring the coffee service runs on renewable energy.

Do you have a clean energy success story that supports Arlington's carbon neutral Community Energy Plan (CEP) goals or Green Building Incentive Policy? We invite you to share your story!

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.

Fall E-CARE

Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM at 1425 N. Quincy St.
The Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) is a biannual environmentally friendly drop-off event at which residents can safely dispose of household hazardous materials and recycle old electronics. This event is for Arlington residents only, so bring your ID! See the full list of recyclable and disposable items.

Feedback Requested: Arlington's Transportation Future

The future of transportation is taking shape! The County used community input to create the Vision and Goals for our next transportation plan. Now, you can help make them a reality. Share your feedback to help craft the modal priority networks, policies and curb lane uses that will deliver our next transportation plan. Feedback will be collected in person and online through Sunday, December 7.

GetGreen App

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