Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination

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
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 533
Fairfax, VA 22035
John Morrill
Acting Director

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Policies and Initiatives

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has enacted several policies and initiatives designed to advance environmentally sound and energy efficient activities at the county level and beyond. From green building policies for county-owned buildings to a sweeping environmental vision that addresses the conservation and protection of natural resources, these policies and initiatives help to define a sustainable future for all residents.

Environmental Vision

The Fairfax County Environmental Vision guides environmental sustainability initiatives and programs with a focus on land use, transportation, water, waste management, parks and ecological resources, climate and energy, and environmental stewardship.

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Plastic Bag Tax

A 5-cent tax on plastic bags offered at grocery, convenience and drug stores took effect in Fairfax County on January 1, 2022.

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Carbon Neutral Counties Declaration

Fairfax County is committed to being carbon neutral in its energy use by 2040, and other jurisdictions are encouraged to become signatories to the Carbon Neutral Counties Declaration.

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Operational Energy Strategy

The Energy Strategy promotes cost-effective solutions and an energy-conscious culture for county government agencies and employees.

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Fairfax Green Initiatives

In February 2019, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a joint board matter on Fairfax Green Initiatives, a declaration of environmental priorities for the county with implementation guidance for staff.

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Green Building

Green building is an important aspect of sustainable development and can help to reduce the impact of urban and suburban growth on vital natural resources, while also saving money for taxpayers and investors.

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Cool Counties

In 2007, the Board of Supervisors signed the Cool Counties Climate Stabilization Declaration, setting in motion a national effort to reduce global warming emissions.

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