Sustain Fairfax

Your Actions, Our Climate

Fairfax County’s climate is changing due to greenhouse gases warming our planet. We’re experiencing more intense storms, extreme heat, heavy rains, and unpredictable weather. Most greenhouse gas emissions come from everyday activities like powering our homes or driving our cars. You are part of the solution! You can take actions that reduce your energy bill, help cut emissions, protect our neighborhoods and help make Fairfax County sustainable for everyone. When we work together as a community, our actions make a big difference. (Español)

Student Artists Honored in Sustain Fairfax Earth Month Youth Art Contest

Fairfax County’s Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Sustain Fairfax Earth Month Youth Art Contest, celebrating student creativity and real-world climate action.

This year’s awardees are:

  • Shivani, Grade 5 – Winner
  • Angelina, Grade 11 – Winner
  • Arya, Grade 5 – Honorable Mention
  • Arianna, Grade 5 – Honorable Mention

LEARN MORE ABOUT SUSTAIN FAIRFAX YOUTH ART CONTEST


Take Climate Action Now! Join the Sustain Fairfax Challenge and Track Your Impact

What if you could save money and help your local environment? That’s the idea behind the Sustain Fairfax Challenge.

Fairfax County is encouraging residents to take climate action into their own hands using BrightAction! This platform makes it simple, easy, and fun to learn about climate solutions and take action through an interactive dashboard. Sign up now to start reducing your environmental impact through progress tracking, daily reminders, and collaboration with friends, family, and colleagues! Learn more about the platform with a virtual demonstration.

Watch the Virtual Demo   Start Tracking Your Action

Video: See How Your Actions Add Up

Simple Actions to Make an Impact Today

When we take action together, those actions add up to create a more sustainable Fairfax County — helping to fight climate change and protect our community. 

Explore how changes like making home energy-saving upgrades, choosing sustainable transportation, installing solar panels, and adopting simple everyday habits that save energy can support greener and healthier neighborhoods.

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Explore More Sustainability Resources

OEEC offers more resources to help you take climate action, save money, and spread the word.

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More resources, guides, and incentives to help you save energy, electrify your ride, and prepare for extreme weather. 

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Be A Champion

Help spread the word. Share these Sustain Fairfax tips and messages with your community.

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The Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC) leads the county’s environmental, energy and climate policies and programs. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, subscribe to our newsletter, and — most importantly — implement some of the small changes we've outlined above to make an impact today. 

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