Climate change is a global problem but it has inherently local solutions. The choices we make each day can either help or hinder our effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and can influence our climate. Climate action comes in many different shapes and sizes and can fit into or elevate your current lifestyle.
On this page you will find suggested steps you can take in the near-term and long-term to contribute to the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 within our community. The suggested steps below are organized by topic to help you navigate quickly to those themes that most interest you.
This page is a living resource and will be updated with new information and suggested actions on a rolling basis.
Even small actions can make a big impact. If everyone in Fairfax County took simple steps to improve their energy use at home and at work, we would be on our way to achieving our greenhouse gas reduction goals. Every choice you make matters. The actions listed below are simple ways you can improve your energy use on a daily basis. This list will be updated periodically to reflect new and different ideas you can try. 
One of the most important steps we can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Fairfax County is to transition to electric vehicles. Our roads are packed with cars and trucks, imagine if all of them were electric. As the grid becomes greener, our choice to drive electric vehicles will become more and more impactful. Use the suggested steps below to get started on your journey to EV ownership. 
Though on-site renewables represent a relatively small portion of the greenhouse gas reductions we need to achieve, it is still very important that we install and use solar systems whenever possible. Evaluating the solar potential of a property is a critical first step in the journey toward installing solar panels and battery storage. Take the first step. Explore solar systems!