County Energy Data

Fairfax County's commitment to environmental stewardship is demonstrated by policies, programs, and projects that lower greenhouse gas emissions associated with its operations. These efforts include reducing electricity and natural gas used in county buildings and operations. Decreasing overall energy use not only provides wide-ranging environmental benefits, it also provides fiscal benefits to the county and its residents through utility cost avoidance.

THE FAIRFAX COUNTY ENERGY DASHBOARD

The Fairfax County Energy Dashboard provides a deep dive into the energy use and performance of individual buildings and facilities. The dashboard shows energy use, cost, and emissions data for the county's Facilities Management Department (FMD) and Park Authority (FCPA).

This data is live – it pulls directly from the county’s energy data management software. You can view the data for all facilities or filter by facility name using the search box. Alternatively, data summaries dating back to the 2018 fiscal year (FY 2018) are available for FMD, FCPA, the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, the Department of Transportation, and Housing and Human Services in the dropdown sections below. The county energy dashboard provides a deep dive into the energy use and performance of individual buildings and facilities. Please access the page using Edge or Chrome - Internet Explorer is not compatible.

COUNTY OVERALL ENERGY USE

Fairfax County uses electricity and natural gas throughout its operations. Much of that energy use allows the county to heat and cool its facilities and power lights and equipment. Some of the county’s energy use helps ensure adequate night-time lighting on streets and ball fields. Other energy uses are less visible but just as essential, such as wastewater pumping and treatment. Note that the data below is subject to change as new data becomes available. Where data is not yet available, reasonable estimates have been made.

Energy Use Equivalent Carbon Emissions

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The graph above shows the equivalent carbon emissions from electricity and natural gas used at county facilities from FY 2018 through FY 2022. Annual energy consumption from FY 2018 through 2022 is provided in more detail via the dropdowns below. 

Overall Fairfax County Electricity Use

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The graph above shows total electricity consumption at county facilities from FY 2018 through FY 2022. Per Fairfax County’s 2021 Operational Energy Strategy, we are a 50% reduction in building energy use by FY 2040, with an interim target of 25% by FY 2030.

Overall Fairfax County Natural Gas Use

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The graph above shows total natural gas consumption at county facilities from FY 2018 through FY 2022. Per Fairfax County’s 2021 Operational Energy Strategy, we are a 50% reduction in building energy use by FY 2040, with an interim target of 25% by FY 2030. The red portions with white text each bar represent purchased natural gas, while the orange portions with black text represent recovered landfill gas from the county’s two closed solid waste facilities, delivered to county facilities for beneficial use. 

Overall Electricity Use By Service Area

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The graph above shows total electricity consumption at county facilities from FY 2018 through FY 2022, broken down by agencies – Government Buildings (Facilities Management Department & Housing and Human Services), Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, and Fairfax County Park Authority. 

Purchased Natural Gas Use By Service Area

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The graph above shows total natural gas consumption at county facilities from FY 2018 through FY 2022, broken down by agencies – Government Buildings (Facilities Management Department & Housing and Human Services), Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, and Fairfax County Park Authority. This data includes purchased natural gas and recovered natural gas.


*A portion of the data for landfill gas usage was estimated for FY 2019 – FY 2021 based on actual data for FY 2022 and years prior to FY 2018. 
 

ENERGY USE BY SERVICE AREA OR BUILDING TYPE

Government Buildings

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Public Works Facilities

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Park Facilities

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Housing & Human Services Facilities

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Offices

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Libraries

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Public Safety Facilities

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Correctional Facilities

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RECenters

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