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CONTACT INFORMATION: Our office is open to visitors by appointment only. Please call or email from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
703-324-7136 TTY 711
oeecinfo@fairfaxcounty.gov
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 533
Fairfax, VA 22035
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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. The program’s Energy Navigators are available now to answer your technical questions, identify relevant incentives, and offer a list of certified contractors. Learn more about Fairfax Energy Compass through our One Pager (PDF).

Get Started Today!

Connect with an Energy Navigator today to start your home energy efficiency journey!

Please reach out using one of the following methods:

  • Fill out the interest form.
  • Send an email to energycompass@fairfaxcounty.gov.
  • Call (703) 324-3721.

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!

The Energy Compass program has five simple steps.

graphic showing the process of working with the energy compass program

  1. Resident reaches out to the program via an interest form, email address or phone number.

    Interest Form
    Email: energycompass@fairfaxcounty.gov
    Phone: (703) 324-3721

    The program can 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 using a web intake form. While the Energy Navigator is a building system technical expert hired by Fairfax County to help you save energy and improve your home’s energy efficiency, they do not perform in-home energy audits or assessments or do site visits. Homeowners interested in a professional energy assessment will need to hire a qualified service provider for that work.
  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.

energy compass program questions graphic

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.

  • New! From Drafty to Delightful: How a Fairfax County Resident Transformed His Townhome through Electrification — Reston resident Jeff Warrington has been on a journey to make his townhome more energy-efficient and fully electric.
  • New! Living the Future: The Surprising Benefits of Building a Net-Zero Home — Mona Kamel, Vienna resident and Principal Builder of M.O.L.Y. Homes, designed and built her own net-zero home, delivering not only energy savings but also improved everyday living.
  • Future Looks Bright for Fairfax Couple Who Made the Switch to Solar — Johnny and Joanna Wen are helping lead a solar revolution in their Fairfax County neighborhood.
  • Fairfax County Couple Takes Whole House Approach to Energy Improvements — Chris Miles, a lifelong resident of Fairfax County, has made a variety of energy efficiency updates to his home like adding solar power, installing LED lighting, purchasing a high-efficiency water heater, and using an energy monitor.

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

  • Help us create a sustainable and resilient Fairfax County with Sustain Fairfax.
  • Join the Sustain Fairfax Challenge to learn about ways to be energy smart at home.
  • Find information, resources and assistance to encourage energy-saving activities and behaviors at home.
  • Check out additional home energy resources from Fairfax County.
  • Learn about going solar in Fairfax County.
  • Learn about home electric vehicle (EV) charging.
  • The Virginia Energy Connect Incentives Browser is a customized tool that lists energy programs and incentives available in Virginia.
  • Solar United Neighbors has launched a new group buying program for heat pump systems, Switch Together Fairfax County.
  • Do you live in a homeowners association or condominium owners association? If so, check out these Fairfax County programs that offer technical and financial support for community energy upgrades:
    • Energy Conservation Assistance Program
    • Charge Up Fairfax

*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. Fairfax County does not disclose individuals’ personal information unless authorized or required to do so by VFOIA 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 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.

Help Spread the Word

Share Fairfax Energy Compass tips and messages with your community with the Energy Compass Toolkit.

Explore the Toolkit

Watch, Listen and Learn More

Want to learn more? Watch and listen to learn more about the benefits of the free Energy Compass program:

  • Watch a Consumer Connection episode with Fairfax County's Department of Cable and Consumer Services
  • Watch an overview of the Energy Compass program from Channel 16
  • Listen to the County Conversation podcast with Fairfax County's Office of Public Affairs

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