Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination

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703-324-7136 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 533
Fairfax, VA 22035
John Morrill
Director

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Fairfax Energy Compass

energy compass iconThe Fairfax Energy Compass program is your new FREE local resource to help make your home more comfortable and use less energy. Starting in late summer 2025, the program’s Energy Navigator will be available to answer your technical questions, identify relevant incentives, and offer a list of certified contractors.

We'd Appreciate Your Input!

Fill out our survey/interest form to help us better tailor the program to your needs and put yourself at the front of the line to have a consultation with the Energy Navigator later this year. 

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Learn More about Fairfax Energy Compass

The program is completely free! In fact, this program can save you money as many home energy upgrades can reduce your utility bills. Plus, you'll enjoy these benefits:

  • Local, trusted advice: Talk to a local Energy Navigator who understands Fairfax County.
  • Expert technical guidance: Get your specific questions answered about home energy systems and upgrades.
  • Connections to available incentives: Identify ways to make energy efficiency upgrades more affordable for you and your family through applicable rebate and incentive programs.
  • Access to certified contractors: Easily find qualified professionals to do the work on your home.

To participate in the Fairfax Energy Compass program, you must be: 

  • Resident of Fairfax County, Virginia  
  • Decision maker* of a single-family residential home, whether attached, detached, or a mobile home
  • Interested in making energy updates to your home today or in the future

* If you are a renter who has agreement from your landlord to make energy upgrades or other changes to your home, please reach out!

When the Energy Compass program launches in late summer 2025, it will follow these five simple steps.

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  1. Resident reaches out to the program via a web form, phone number, or email address. These will go live on this website in late summer 2025. The program will help with most home energy systems, including:
    • Heating or cooling systems,
    • Water heating systems,
    • Appliances, 
    • Lighting (both indoor and outdoor),
    • Insulation, windows, and doors,
    • Solar energy and battery backup storage,
    • And more!
  2. The Energy Navigator gathers information** from the resident about their home and interests to help customize their support. Each Energy Navigator is a building system technical expert hired by Fairfax County to help you save energy and make your home more comfortable by increasing its energy efficiency.
  3. The Energy Navigator calls the resident to provide assistance.
  4. The Energy Navigator sends a follow-up email to the resident summarizing resources shared during the call.
  5. The Energy Navigator follows up with the resident a few weeks later to check on progress and answer any remaining questions.

Whether you have basic questions about home energy systems, want more specifics about home energy options, or are looking for a deep dive into energy systems of your home, the Energy Navigator can guide you through the process. Here are some example questions to ask the Energy Navigator and get you started.

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If you have other related questions, please reach out! If the Energy Navigator does not know the answer to your question, they will connect you with other resources. 

Learn from your neighbors who have already made energy upgrades to their homes.

Interested in learning more now? Check out the following resources to help you get started.

** When you use the Fairfax Energy Compass service, your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by our External Partner pursuant to their privacy policy. Fairfax County does not directly manage this Service but will have access to certain data as per the Policy. Certain data, such as your name, may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA). However, other data, such as your personal contact information, may be protected from disclosure under VFOIA.

How will my information be used or disclosed by Fairfax County?
Fairfax County does not disclose individuals’ personal information unless authorized or required to do so by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act or other law. Any e-mail or other correspondence sent to Fairfax Energy Compass or any other public official and/or employee of Fairfax County may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

What are my obligations to act on the information received from the Energy Navigator?
Resources and suggestions provided by the Energy Navigator are intended to be an informational source and may not include all relevant requirements and considerations specific to a resident’s situation. Fairfax Energy Compass and County staff cannot give legal, financial, or specialized technical advice that you rely on without consulting external experts. We encourage you to consult with the appropriate legal, financial, or technical professionals before beginning any work on your home.

This program has access to professional interpreters who speak many languages. To request an accessible or alternate version of any program materials, please email oeecinfo@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-7136, TTY 711.


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