Arlington County, VA

Arlington County is a world-class residential, business, and tourist location that was originally part of the "10 miles square" parcel of land surveyed in 1791 to be the Nation's Capital. Arlington is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the United States, occupying slightly less than 26 square miles. Arlington County maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools, and enlightened land use, receiving the Environmental Protection Agency's highest award for "Smart Growth" in 2002.

Through its partnership with the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge, Arlington County commits to continuing its energy management practice of ‘continuous improvement’ within its building inventory and to encourage the private sector to participate in the Challenge as well. This includes cost-effective upgrades with new technologies, effective operations and maintenance of facilities, and transparent data sharing practices through building energy report cards on the County’s website and energy performance labels in building lobbies. The County will continue with their Building Automation System (BAS) integration, delivering energy savings with data driven solutions which will further monitoring, measuring and verification opportunities.

PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS

70% emissions reduction by 2034

20% reduction in energy intensity

Webinar

Unsealed: The Building Envelope Campaign

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Building From the Ground Up: Lessons in Commercial PACE Leadership

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Building From the Ground Up: Lessons in Commercial PACE Leadership

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Pushing the Building Envelope: The Impact of Cutting-Edge Technologies

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Pushing the Building Envelope: The Impact of Cutting-Edge Technologies

Video

Building Brighter Futures Through Zero Energy: Discovery Elementary School

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Getting Smart About Energy Analytics

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Getting Smart About Energy Analytics

Showcase Project

Arlington County Equipment Bureau

Solutions at a Glance

Arlington County's Energy Lending Library

Tools

Arlington County Facility Energy Survey Appendix A – Opportunities

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Arlington County Facility Energy Survey Appendix B – Action Items

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Arlington County Incandescent Lighting Directive

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Arlington County Facility Energy Survey Template 12-17-13

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AIRE Energy Analyst Position Description

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AIRE Energy Outreach Position Description

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AIRE Construction Manager Position Description

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Arlington County Board Unveils Environmental Initiative

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Tips from AIRE Captains

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Arlington County Employee Energy Challenge Manual 5.14.2012

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Arlington County Employee Energy Challenge Pledge 5.14.12

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Arlington County Close the Blinds

Video

Partners Sharing Solutions: Rethink Energy

Showcase Project

Arlington County: Central Library

Presentation

Achieving Financial Independence: How to Create Sustainable Financing For Your Programs and Projects

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Achieving Financial Independence: How to Create Sustainable Financing For Your Programs and Projects

Implementation Model

Climate Action Plan Helps Arlington County Rethink Energy

Performance Data

Solutions

Leadership Commitments

Better Buildings Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Progress

Better Climate Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Progress

DOE Program Participation