Fairfax County and the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) have been recognized with the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council’s 2023 Leadership Award for projects at two rec centers that are saving the county energy and money. The award was presented on Oct. 5 at an Energy Efficiency Forum at the University of Richmond Jepson Alumni Center.

The FCPA and Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination were recognized in the Government category for two energy projects at the South Run and Cub Run rec centers. CMTA, an energy service company, and the natural gas utility Washington Gas were partners in the effort.