The Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC) was established in July of 2019 to lead the cross-organizational development and implementation of the county’s environmental, energy and climate policies and programs.

OEEC helps to “connect the dots” between county departments, authorities, businesses, and residents to effectively advance environmental policies and programs.

VISION STATEMENT:
A resilient, sustainable Fairfax County for all.

MISSION STATEMENT:
OEEC improves quality of life in Fairfax County for all by advancing climate action to reduce emissions, building community resilience and adaptation, preserving natural resources, and promoting sustainability. To do this, we: 

• Coordinate and collaborate with government agencies, organizations, businesses, and residents, 
• Purposely integrate equity in our decision-making processes,  
• Empower stakeholders to take action through education, outreach, and engagement. 
• Innovate and adapt to new technologies and processes to improve how we work and deliver services. 
   

OEEC’s three focus areas include community planning and programs, energy programs, and innovation and sustainability. The office also conducts education and outreach programs that span a range of topics and issues.

OEEC’s work continues to evolve to meet county priorities and community needs. That work includes:

• Implementation of climate plans, such as the 
  • Operational Energy Strategy (OES), which includes goals and targets across 11 focus areas to help the county reach energy carbon neutrality by 2040
  • Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP), which addresses the causes of climate change with a goal of community-wide carbon neutrality by 2050, and
  • Resilient Fairfax, which addresses the effects and impacts of climate change such as extreme heat, severe storms and flooding.
• Education and outreach on actions community members can take to reduce their energy use and emissions and build resilience to changing climate conditions. This includes information and resources related to:
  • Buildings and Energy
  • Energy Supply
  • Sustainable Transportation
  • Waste Reduction
  • Natural Resources
  • Community Services

Information about our work, climate initiatives, and other programs can be found in our Department Resources. For general questions about the office, please email us.