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Agenda

  1. Oct
    4
    Thu

    1. Energy Efficiency Education Volunteer Training (all-day) @ Fairlington Community Center
      Oct 4

      Join this program to learn hands-on skills in energy efficiency and weatherization. After the program, volunteers will participate in work days to improve energy and water efficiency in low-income apartment buildings. Program requires a commitment of 60 service hours per year and participants must be available on Saturdays. Contact the ACE office at energy@arlingtonenvironment.org or 703-228-6406 for an application. More information: www.arlingtonenvironment.org.

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      Energy Efficiency Education Volunteer Training @ Fairlington Community Center (all-day)
  2. Oct
    6
    Sat

    1. The Secret to Home Energy Efficiency @ Westover Library
      10:30 am – 11:30 am

      Have you ever wondered if there was a secret to increasing home energy efficiency, comfort and indoor air quality? There is a secret and the answer is holes or rather, the sealing of holes! Come find out with Chris Conway, President of Conway Energy, and lead technical adviser with EarthCraft Virginia, about how holes are your #1 enemy in home efficiency and how to locate and get rid of them so you can be healthier and more comfortable in your own home.

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      10:30 am
      The Secret to Home Energy Efficiency @ Westover Library
    2. Solar Home Tour
      11:00 am – 5:00 pm

      Check out the homes on the solar home tour to see a remarkable variety of solar design, technology and sustainable living concepts illustrated in over 50 homes. See the systems up close and talk to homeowners about their experiences going solar! Learn more and get the tour booklet at http://www.solartour.org/

       

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      11:00 am
      Solar Home Tour
  3. Oct
    7
    Sun

    1. Solar Home Tour
      11:00 am – 5:00 pm

      Check out the homes on the solar home tour to see a remarkable variety of solar design, technology and sustainable living concepts illustrated in over 50 homes. See the systems up close and talk to homeowners about their experiences going solar! Learn more and get the tour booklet at http://www.solartour.org/

       

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      11:00 am
      Solar Home Tour
  4. Oct
    10
    Wed

    1. Local Energy Alliance Program @ Westover Library
      7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

      Learn more about the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP), which strives to improve energy efficiency in 320 Arlington
      homes. LEAP provides local homeowners with expertise, guidance and financial support to make energy-saving upgrades to their homes.

       

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      7:00 pm
      Local Energy Alliance Program @ Westover Library
  5. Oct
    12
    Fri

    1. Advisory Group Meeting @ Central Library
      7:30 am – 10:30 am

      The Community Energy Advisory Group is charged with advising the County Manager and staff on the development of a Community Energy Implementation Workplan and preparation of the final Community Energy Plan.  The Implementation Workplan will identify the specific actions necessary to finalize the Community Energy Plan, which will be adopted by the County Board as a new element of the County Comprehensive Plan.

      The Advisory Group meets quarterly.  Additional information will be emailed to Advisory Group members closer to the meeting date.

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      7:30 am
      Advisory Group Meeting @ Central Library
  6. Oct
    13
    Sat

    1. Energy Efficiency Education Volunteer Training (all-day) @ Fairlington Community Center
      Oct 13

      Join this program to learn hands-on skills in energy efficiency and weatherization. After the program, volunteers will participate in work days to improve energy and water efficiency in low-income apartment buildings. Program requires a commitment of 60 service hours per year and participants must be available on Saturdays. Contact the ACE office at energy@arlingtonenvironment.org or 703-228-6406 for an application. More information: www.arlingtonenvironment.org.

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      Energy Efficiency Education Volunteer Training @ Fairlington Community Center (all-day)
    2. E-CARE @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School
      8:30 am – 3:00 pm

      Safely dispose of all your hazardous materials.  Electronics and small metal items are also accepted for recycling. Open to Arlington residents only.  Commercial or business waste is not accepted.  www.arlingtonva.us, search “ECARE”

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      8:30 am
      E-CARE @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School
    3. Energy Scavenger Hunt @ Central Library Auditorium
      1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

      Grab your walking shoes and hunt the energy-saving measures that make Arlington a leader in sustainability. We’ll provide you with tips and clues to get you from point to point and you’ll collect energy saving answers and prizes along the way. Plus, all finishers will be entered for a chance to win raffle items that you won’t want to miss!

      For more information on prizes and to register visit: www.freshaireva.us/scavengerhunt.

       

       

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      1:00 pm
      Energy Scavenger Hunt @ Central Library Auditorium
  7. Oct
    20
    Sat

    1. Energy Efficiency Education Volunteer Training (all-day) @ Fairlington Community Center
      Oct 20

      Join this program to learn hands-on skills in energy efficiency and weatherization. After the program, volunteers will participate in work days to improve energy and water efficiency in low-income apartment buildings. Program requires a commitment of 60 service hours per year and participants must be available on Saturdays. Contact the ACE office at energy@arlingtonenvironment.org or 703-228-6406 for an application. More information: www.arlingtonenvironment.org.

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      Energy Efficiency Education Volunteer Training @ Fairlington Community Center (all-day)