Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination

Charge Up Fairfax is a program to help residents of community associations, such as homeowners associations (HOAs) and condominium owners associations (COAs), access charging for electric vehicles (EVs).  Charge Up Fairfax supports community associations in identifying and overcoming challenges, both technical and financial, to on-site EV charging for residents and their guests.

If you are part of a common-interest community or charitable or nonprofit group, such as a homeowners association, condominium owners association, place of worship providing community services, or other nonprofit or recreational organization in Fairfax County looking to make energy efficiency upgrades, the Energy Conservation Assistance Program for Energy may be for you!

This page focuses on metrics that address the cause of climate change : greenhouse gases. These metrics are closely associated with the goals of Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan.

This page focuses on metrics that address the effects of climate change, or Fairfax County’s resiliency. These metrics are closely associated with the Resilient Fairfax plan.

Native plants are those that were here locally before the European settlement.  For guides, seedling sales, and more information on native plants, visit the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District's website. 

Gas-powered lawn equipment - such as leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and other devices used to clear debris and maintain landscaping - contribute to climate change, pollute our environment, and pose a risk to our health. Join the county's effort to switch to electric-powered lawn equipment which are less harmful and more cost-effective. 

Rain barrels can be placed under your downspouts to capture runoff from the roof - saving thousands of gallons of water per year while also reducing water bills and stormwater runoff. The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District has rain barrel workshops and other resources. 

Composting your food scraps and yard waste can benefit the soil and cut down on waste that ends up in landfills. Whether you compost at home, contract for curbside collection, or drop your compost off at one of our facilities or Farmers Markets, know that you will be doing your part to make the environment a safer, cleaner place for everyone. 

Plastic pollution is a serious problem. Since plastics do not biodegrade like wood or other natural materials, they can pollute our local waterways, roadways, and open spaces and cause harm to the environment and our health. Learn more about Fairfax County's plastic bag tax.

The best way to help the environment is to reduce your waste and reuse or recycle when and where you can. Learn how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in Fairfax County. 

Composting your food scraps and yard waste can benefit the soil and cut down on waste that ends up in landfills. Whether you compost at home, contract for curbside collection, or drop your compost off at one of our facilities or Farmers Markets, know that you will be doing your pat to make the environment a safer, cleaner place for everyone. 

Join other Fairfax County residents in litter clean-up efforts or organize your own event. Learn more about volunteer opportunities to remove trash from our public spaces. 

No matter the size of your business, you can take steps to reduce your energy and water use, as well as your waste, each and every day. Through the Green Business Partners program, Fairfax County is recognizing businesses that are actively engaging in or interested in sustainable business practices that advance climate action and will help create a carbon neutral economy. 

The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program is a low-cost, long-term financing tool for building owners who want to make energy efficiency upgrades to their commercial and multi-family buildings with minimal up-front costs. C-PACE is administered by the Virginia PACE Authority with support from the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy).

Home is where the heart is. It’s also where the energy bills are. On this webpage, you’ll information, resources and assistance to encourage energy-saving activities and behaviors at home.

Fairfax County encourages residents to invest in solar energy. By using renewable energy like solar instead of fossil fuels, you help reduce pollution and planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. This webpage provides resources for Fairfax County residents interested in installing solar panels.

CECAP is a community-driven plan that addresses the causes of climate change. The plan sets ambitious but achievable greenhouse gas reduction goals for our community, including an overarching goal to reduce our emissions by half by 2030 and achieve carbon-neutrality by 2050.

Resilient Fairfax is a plan that addresses the effects of climate change. This plan includes strategies to help Fairfax County adapt and become more resilient to changing climate-related conditions such as extreme heat, severe storms, and flooding.

Thinking of making the switch to an electric vehicle? Information and resources about buying or leasing an EV, types of EVs, charging options in Fairfax County, tax incentives, and more.

Are you an HOA or COA looking to install electric vehicle chargers in your community? Learn more about the Charge Up Fairfax program and find out how to apply.