It’s Homes Week of Energy Awareness Month!
Join our FREE Home Weatherization Workshop to learn simple ways to make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and affordable.
Learn more and see the full calendar at alexandriava.gov/go/8658.

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It’s Homes Week of Energy Awareness Month!
Join our FREE Home Weatherization Workshop to learn simple ways to make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and affordable.
Learn more and see the full calendar at alexandriava.gov/go/8658.
At the NextEra Dominion merger hearing, Councilman Chapman and Councilwoman Marks spoke of the importance of focusing on affordability, reliability, and clean energy. As this case moves forward, the City will work to keep these issues at the forefront of the decision-making process.
We are at the SCC Public Hearing on the NextEra acquisition of Dominion Energy.
October is Energy Awareness Month!
Join us for events, activities, and weekly tips to help you save energy and money!
See the full calendar of events at:
alexandriava.gov/go/8658
We'll be there tonight to share some thoughts about the case, and the City and Arlington County are working together as full participants in the upcoming hearing. Join us by making public comment tonight or submit written comments at the SCC website.
Your Second-Biggest Bill (and how to shrink it). Transportation is the second largest household expense, averaging over 15% of total spending in the region. DASH has been fare free since 2021 - swap a few car trips the bus each month and put money back in your pocket!
Alexandria & Arlington will provide testimony about the impacts of the proposed acquisition and be an active participant in the hearing. Make your voice heard, too!
The City will host the third in a series of webinars on October 14, 2026. Industry experts will identify potential operations, mechanical system and maintenance opportunities that will result in energy and cost savings.
Join here:
https://bit.ly/4yO7euL
Come check out the EV Ride & Drive at Carlyle Square until 1:30. Test drive a Hyundai EV and take a quick ride on a GCOO or Lime scooter!
Energy Awareness Month - Join us in our Transportation Week Events!
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We agree! There is no more joyful way to school than by Bike Bus!!
Mode Shift Monday!
Most trips in Alexandria are less than 3 miles – perfect for an e-bike, scooter, or bus!
Can you swap one car trip this week for another mode?
Learn how to get around Alexandria at alexandriava.gov/GOAlex
It's Transportation Week of Energy Awareness Month! Come check out an EV Ride & Drive and get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle!
Join us October 4 from 1–4 p.m. at Lindsay Motors or October 7 from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Carlyle Square.
Learn more at alexandriava.gov/go/8658.
October is Energy Awareness Month!
Check out our calendar to see the events we’ll be hosting all month long. Each week, we’re focusing on a different topic, like Transportation or Waste and Reuse.
Follow our accounts for tips each week!
alexandriava.gov/go/8658
Test an EV or Trek E-bike at the EV Ride and Drive, hosted by Lindsay Motors.
Sunday, October 4, 1-4pm
Find us at Lindsay Lexus at 1725 Kenwood Ave!
alexandriava.gov/go/8658
Mayor Gaskins stopped by to celebrate our Eco-City Academy participants and their commitment to helping achieve the City’s environmental goals.
We kicked off the 2026 Eco-City Academy on Saturday!
Huge thanks to our engaged participants, inspiring speakers, and the wonderful staff at Patrick Henry Recreation Center for making it a great day!
Having fun at the Eco-City Academy!
✅High visibility ✅Easy riding ✅Great biking infrastructure ✅Carbon-free miles ✅So. Much. Cargo. Space. Enjoy riding around town! Ring the bell and give us a wave when you pass!