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Resources for Residents

On this webpage, you will find a variety of resources that will help you understand the impact of climate change and what you can do to help combat it. From videos about real Fairfax County residents to checklists with simple climate actions you can take in your daily life, we have information that will help you save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to changing climate.

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Personal Climate Action and Resilience
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Sustain Fairfax: Your Actions, Our Climate

With your actions and support, we can create a sustainable and resilient Fairfax County — helping fight climate change and protect our community. By taking action now, you can reduce your energy bill, help cut emissions and make our community sustainable for everyone.

Take Action

Join the Sustain Fairfax Challenge and Track Your Climate Action

Fairfax County is encouraging residents to take climate action into their own hands using BrightAction! This new climate engagement platform makes it simple, easy, and fun to learn about climate solutions and take action through an interactive dashboard. Sign up now to start reducing your environmental impact through progress tracking, daily reminders, and collaboration with friends, family, and colleagues

Start Tracking Today

Personal Climate Action and Resilience

Personal Climate Action and Resilience Resources

One-Pagers: 

  • Resilient Fairfax Fact Sheet

Videos: 

  • Personal Climate Action: A Carbon-Free Fairfax Webinar
  • Know Your Numbers: Everyday Climate Actions
  • Extreme Heat & Climate Change Webinar
  • Resilient Fairfax: Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change

Electric-Powered Lawn Equipment

Gas-powered lawn equipment - such as leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and other devices used to clear debris and maintain landscaping - has negative impacts on the environment and poses an immediate and quantifiable risk to our health. County facilities are making the switch to electric powered lawn equipment. Will you join us?

Learn More

Home Energy

Home Energy Resources

One-Pagers:

  • Home Energy Assessments

Videos: 

  • The Benefits of a Home Energy Assessment
  • Small Actions, Big Impact: Five Easy Ways to Save Energy at Home
  • Whole Home Energy Efficiency: A Carbon Free Fairfax Webinar
  • Water Conservation in Bathrooms: A HomeWise Webinar
  • Outdoor Water Conservation: A HomeWise Webinar

Home Energy

Home is where the heart is. It’s also where the energy bills are. From month to month, your electricity or natural gas bill can change dramatically, depending on how you’re using energy at home. On this webpage, you’ll find information, resources and assistance to encourage energy-saving activities and behaviors at home.

Learn More About Home Energy

Solar Energy

Solar Energy Resources

One-Pagers: 

  • Solar Power 101
  • Myth vs. Fact: Solar Power

Videos: 

  • Myths vs. Facts: Solar Power playlist
  • Solar Power: Fairfax County Resident Go Solar playlist

Going Solar

Fairfax County encourages residents to invest in solar energy! On this webpage, you'll find resources for residents interested in installing solar panels in Fairfax County.

Go Solar

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Transportation Resources
 

One-Pagers: 

  • Myth vs. Fact: Electric Vehicles

Videos:

  • Myths vs. Facts: Electric Vehicles playlist
  • Electric Vehicles: Fairfax County Residents Make The Switch playlist
  • Four Ways to Drive Less and Be Carbon Free
  • Selecting & Purchasing an EV: A Carbon-Free Fairfax Webinar
  • Electrify Your Ride with Tax Incentives: A Carbon-Free Fairfax Webinar

Electric Vehicles

Thinking about buying or leasing an electric vehicle (EV) for your home or business? Already own an EV and want to learn more about charging options in Fairfax County? Wherever you are in your EV journey, you’ll find information and resources on this webpage to help you on your way.

Switch to an EV

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