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Eco-City Alexandria VA

@ecocityalx

Official City of Alexandria government account managed by the Office of Climate Action.

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We're officially on BlueSky! And who better to kick things off than Bill Nye the Science Guy himself giving a shoutout to Eco-City Alexandria! We're here to talk climate, clean energy, and community action — with a little science and a lot of heart. Follow us!! #ecocityalx

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Interested in home solar? Act now! The deadline for the Switch Together campaign is September 10. The program is saving residents an average of $6,958 on a high-quality solar installation. Join today to receive a recommendation on a solar installation: alexandriava.gov/Solar.

Interested in home solar? Act now! The deadline for the Switch Together campaign is September 10. The program is saving residents an average of $6,958 on a high-quality solar installation. Join today to receive a recommendation on a solar installation: alexandriava.gov/Solar.
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The 9/10 EcoAction Arlington Happy Hour in Alexandria will feature an opportunity for prospective volunteers to learn about the exciting, new EcoAmbassadors volunteer program. Please join and bring a friend! More information/RSVP: tinyurl.com/43z3jckr.

The 9/10 EcoAction Arlington Happy Hour in Alexandria will feature an opportunity for prospective volunteers to learn about the exciting, new EcoAmbassadors volunteer program. Please join and bring a friend! More information/RSVP: tinyurl.com/43z3jckr.
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Join the Eco-City Business Program’s interactive webinar on September 11 to learn how your business can use sustainability to attract and retain customers! To register and see more details, visit alexandriava.gov/EcoCityBusiness.

Join the Eco-City Business Program’s interactive webinar on September 11 to learn how your business can use sustainability to attract and retain customers! 

To register and see more details, visit alexandriava.gov/EcoCityBusiness.
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Going Electric for the Lawn Building on the success of the City’s gas leaf blower ban, the City partnered with Clean Air Partners on their annual electric landscaping equipment swap. Estimates range from 30,000 to 100,000 tons of CO2 saved annually in Alexandria from this effort

Going Electric for the Lawn 
Building on the success of the City’s gas leaf blower ban, the City partnered with Clean Air Partners on their annual electric landscaping equipment swap. Estimates range from 30,000 to 100,000 tons of CO2 saved annually in Alexandria from this effort
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Did you know that the Eco-City Business program hosts interactive webinars? Yesterday, ALX Dog Walk, Port City Brewing Co, and @alexandriaecon talked about how sustainability can be used to market your business. Join the Eco-City Business program for more info! AlexandriaVA.gov/EcoCityBusiness

Did you know that the Eco-City Business program hosts interactive webinars? Yesterday, <a href="/ALXDogWalk/">ALX Dog Walk</a>, <a href="/PortCityBrew/">Port City Brewing Co</a>, and @alexandriaecon talked about how sustainability can be used to market your business. Join the Eco-City Business program for more info! AlexandriaVA.gov/EcoCityBusiness
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Join EcoAmbassadors in Fall 2025 to promote climate action! Open to everyone ages 16 and up. Apply by Sept 24, 2025 (free for students). 📅 More info: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors #EcoAmbassadors #ClimateAction #VolunteerOpportunities #EcocityAlx #climateaction

Join EcoAmbassadors in Fall 2025 to promote climate action! Open to everyone ages 16 and up. Apply by Sept 24, 2025 (free for students). 

📅 More info: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors #EcoAmbassadors #ClimateAction #VolunteerOpportunities #EcocityAlx #climateaction
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The City of Alexandria partnered with Energy Masters, a program of EcoAction, to install programmable thermostats in nearly 50 affordable housing units operated by ARHA at Chatham Square. Each one can save up to 8% on energy bills by simply changing the settings at night.

The City of Alexandria partnered with Energy Masters, a program of EcoAction, to install programmable thermostats in nearly 50 affordable housing units operated by ARHA at Chatham Square. Each one can save up to 8% on energy bills by simply changing the settings at night.
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Come to the EV Ride and Drive to test drive different electric vehicles from local dealerships and talk to local EV owners! Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Chinquapin Park, Lot 3 (near the tennis courts), 3210 King St. Bring your driver’s license to test drive vehicles.

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Join EcoAmbassadors in Fall 2025 to promote climate action! Open to everyone ages 16 and up. Apply by Sept 24, 2025 (free for students). More info: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors #EcoAmbassadors #ClimateAction #VolunteerOpportunities #ecocityalx

Join EcoAmbassadors in Fall 2025 to promote climate action! Open to everyone ages 16 and up. 
Apply by Sept 24, 2025 (free for students). 

More info: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors 

#EcoAmbassadors #ClimateAction #VolunteerOpportunities #ecocityalx
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Alexandria is Leading the Way! We’re proud to be recognized as having the 17th most LEED-certified buildings per capita! #LEEDbuildings #LEEDCertification #EcoCityALX #AlexandriaVAGov #GreenBuildings #Sustainability

Alexandria is Leading the Way! 
We’re proud to be recognized as having the 17th most LEED-certified buildings per capita!

#LEEDbuildings #LEEDCertification #EcoCityALX #AlexandriaVAGov #GreenBuildings #Sustainability
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Thinking about going electric? Now’s the time! Join the City of Alexandria for our EV Ride & Drive and Showcase on Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Chinquapin Park Try an e-bike or scooter for yourself from our local retailers and micromobility operators! #Ecocityalx

Thinking about going electric? 
Now’s the time! 

Join the City of Alexandria for our EV Ride &amp; Drive and Showcase on Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Chinquapin Park
Try an e-bike or scooter for yourself from our local retailers and micromobility operators! #Ecocityalx
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Join the new EcoAmbassadors Program launching Fall 2025, a volunteer opportunity to take action on energy, waste, and sustainability in Alexandria and Arlington. Apply by October 1 Ages 16+ welcome! Learn more: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors #EcoCityALX

Join the new EcoAmbassadors Program launching Fall 2025, a volunteer opportunity to take action on energy, waste, and sustainability in Alexandria and Arlington.
Apply by October 1
Ages 16+ welcome!
Learn more: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors
#EcoCityALX
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Join us this Saturday, September 27! EV Ride & Drive and Showcase. From 10 am to 2 pm at Chinquapin Park. At the ride and drive, you can test drive electric vehicles and talk to local EV owners... #EcoCityALX #AlexandriaVAGov #ElectricVehicles #GreenTransportation

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EcoAmbassadors is a new volunteer training program focused on climate action, clean energy, and sustainable living. Deadline to apply: October 1 Cost: $110 | FREE for students | Waivers available Info: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors or [email protected] #EcoCityALX

EcoAmbassadors is a new volunteer training program focused on climate action, clean energy, and sustainable living.

Deadline to apply: October 1

Cost: $110 | FREE for students | Waivers available

Info: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors or bill@ecoactionarlington.org
#EcoCityALX
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We loved seeing you at the EV Ride & Drive Event. Thank you for joining us! Remember to: Check out our electric buses Test ride e-bikes and scooters Talk to local EV owners Engage with local organizations Test drive EVs #EcoCityALX #AlexandriaVAGov #ElectricVehicles

We loved seeing you at the EV Ride &amp; Drive Event.
Thank you for joining us!

Remember to:
Check out our electric buses
Test ride e-bikes and scooters
Talk to local EV owners
Engage with local organizations
Test drive EVs

#EcoCityALX #AlexandriaVAGov #ElectricVehicles
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The City of Alexandria has been designated #ChargingSmart Silver for making #ElectricVehicle charging more accessible for residents and businesses! We're proud to be a national leader in removing barriers to the deployment of EVs

The City of Alexandria has been designated #ChargingSmart Silver for making #ElectricVehicle charging more accessible for residents and businesses! We're proud to be a national leader in removing barriers to the deployment of EVs
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We had some great conversations with residents at last night's Alexandria Beautification Commission's annual awards ceremony! Held at the Platinum LEED-certified AlexRenew, this celebration highlighted the people and projects making Alexandria a more vibrant place.