Tomorrow's webinar has been postponed but be sure to register for the new date on May 27, 2026

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Paws, steps and sustainability this morning at the ALX Dog Walk 🐾

#ecocityalx #alxdogwalk #alexandriavagov #sustainability #plasticfree

Wish you had one system for heating AND cooling? ❄️🔥 Heat pumps do both — efficiently! Alexandria residents can now get group discounts on quality heat pump systems through Switch Together & @solarunitedneighbors.org 👉 bit.ly/SwitchTogetherAlexandriaHeatPumps

Celebrate Earth Month with us and Eco-City Businesses Handy Bikes and Port City! Join us after (or instead of) the Pedals & Pints ride at Port City with pedal-powered energy demonstrations, pro tips for becoming an Eco-City Home, and free bike safety checks from Handy Bikes.

#ecocityalx

Who will win the Earth Month Extravaganza?

This Earth Month, business associations are competing to see who can get the most Eco-City Businesses! Support your team: join today! Alexandria VA dot gov slash Eco City Business.

Calling all Alexandria businesses! This Earth Month, you can go green AND rep your association by joining the Eco-City Business program. It’s free and only takes 2 minutes to join. You’ll get free promo, expert guidance, and more! Sign up at AlexandriaVA.gov/EcoCityBusiness.

Climate Resilience: Sister Cities Solutions
April 21, 2026
3:00 pm (Sweden) | 9:00 am (U.S. ET)

Join city leaders from both Sister Cities for a virtual discussion on local climate solutions and international collaboration.

🔗 Join here: https://zoom.us/j/92384791269

Join us for the webinar!

Helsingborg, Sweden and Alexandria, VA share solutions to coastal flooding and extreme heat.

#ecocityalx #sweden #alexandriavagov #alexandriava

We’re excited to share these upcoming Earth Month events hosted by Eco-City Businesses! Visit alexandriava.gov/EcoCityBusiness for more info.
🌱 And remember, when you support Eco-City Businesses, you’re supporting local businesses that are committed to sustainability.
#EarthMonth #EcoCity

Come to Chinquapin to the EV Ride and Drive! Visit with owners, test drive cars, try out some electric scooters!

Find Amy or Ryan with the Office and Climate Action and say “I love frunks!” and get an Eco-City bottle opener!

(Frunk = front trunk, extra storage EVs give you)

Build your own EV Driver starter pack at the EV Ride and Drive and Showcase. Test drive EVs from different dealerships, take a spin on an e-bike or scooter, and talk to local EV owners, all in one place! See you April 11, 10am-2pm at Chinquapin Park.

#electricvehicles #ebikes

We are very excited to see these! They will be used regularly by the City EV Fleet and the Transportation & Environmental Services teams newly located at the AlexRenew building!

Test drive EVs, try e-bikes and scooters, and talk with local EV owners and discover electric ways to get around the city.

Saturday, April 11, 10am – 2pm at Chinquapin Park

#ecocityalx 3electricvehicles #alexandriavagov

Climate Resilience: Sister Cities Solutions
April 21, 2026
3:00 pm (Sweden) | 9:00 am (U.S. ET)

Join city leaders from both Sister Cities for a virtual discussion on local climate solutions and international collaboration.

🔗 Join here: https://zoom.us/j/92384791269

Find your EV at the EV Ride and Drive and Showcase - April 11 - 10am-2pm, Chinquapin Park.

#ecocityalx #alexandriavagov #electricvehicles #ebikes #scooters

Test drive EVs. Talk with neighbors. Watch this guy make coffee. Zip around on an e-bike. Sure beats yard work or grocery shopping. Join us!!

Thanks for coming to share with neighbors the benefits of EV life!

Try out EVs, e-bikes, and scooters at Alexandria’s Ride & Drive and see how fun clean transportation can be.

Saturday, April 11, 10am – 2pm at Chinquapin Park

#ecocityalx #electricvehicles #alexandriavagov

If you missed it, here’s what you could have learned 👇

We joined ALIVE!’s March Community Fresh Market on March 28 at the Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center, where we shared tips on weatherization programs and simple ways to lower your utility bills while saving energy. #ecocityalx

Switch Together City of Alexandria Explore heat pumps, and discover the benefits of a more energy efficient heat pump system providing year-round comfort.

Exciting news! Alexandrians can save an average of $2,900 with the new Switch Together heat pump program from @solarunitedneighbors.org on heat pump installations from vetted contractors. Register for free and get your quote today! bit.ly/SwitchTogetherAlexandriaHeatPumps.

From Cambodia to Alexandria
Welcome Borey Kong to the City Manager’s Office & Office of Climate Action via ICMA + YSEALI.
With expertise in GIS, remote sensing & conservation, she’ll support heat mitigation & community engagement efforts.
#EcoCityAlexandria #AlexandriavaGov

Join us for Alexandria’s Earth Month EV Ride & Drive and E-Mobility Showcase. Test drive EVs, try e-bikes and scooters, and connect with local owners to learn what it’s really like to make the switch.

Saturday, April 11, 10am – 2pm at Chinquapin Park

#AlexandriaVAGov #EcoCityALX #ElectricVehicles

The Healthy Homes Fair returned to Catholic University on March 21. Families explored clean energy tech, including induction cooking, heat pumps, and EVs, along with hands-on workshops, e-bike demos, solar food trucks, and appliance giveaways. #EcoCityALX #HealthyHomesFair #SustainableLiving

👋 Sharing proud moments at the CEEPC meeting:

Ryan, Climate Action Officer: We’ve reduced emissions from buildings by 46% since 2005!

Valerie, Energy Manager: Installation of geothermal at City Hall

Vice Mayor Bagley: Creation of Climate Action Office and adoption of the Green Building Plan!

Energy efficiency matters! We spent yesterday evening at Mount Vernon Community School Science Night teaching kids why LEDs are a win-win-win for the environment, the home, and the budget.
Join Eco-City Homes program and learn how to save more $ and energy!
#EcoCityHomes #EcoCityALX #energysavings

Join us THIS Saturday March 21, 1-5 pm at the Healthy Homes Fair at Catholic University! This free, family-friendly expo has giveaways, workshops, experts and resources to help make your home healthier, greener, and more affordable. Register for free: electrifydc.org/fair. @electrifydc.bsky.social

¡Nueva oportunidad de subvención para organizaciones comunitarias!
Las seleccionadas recibirán fondos para reclutar y capacitar a las/los Eco-City Advocates o promotores/as locales que conecten a la comunidad con programas de ahorro de energía y transporte sostenible.
#Ecocityalx

Eco-City Alex @ Atlas Brew Works Tuesday Trivia, Tue Mar 17, 2026 7-9 p.m. | Calendar | City of Alexandria, VA Go green this St. Patty’s Day! The City of Alexandria is joining Tuesday Trivia at Atlas Brew Works (a proud Eco-City Business) on 3/17. Stop by our table to learn about the free Eco-City Homes progra...

TONIGHT: We're joining Tuesday Trivia at Atlas Brew Works (a proud Eco-City Business) to GO GREEN for St. Patty's! 🍀 Stop by our table to learn about Eco-City Homes + snag a sustainability goodie bag when you sign up. Event info: apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=62440

Eco-City Businesses can receive a FREE EV charging feasibility assessment from the City of Alexandria, including a site visit, cost estimates, and a custom plan for installing chargers.

Apply today: alexandriava.gov/ecocitybusiness

Wild temperature swings make you:

a) Ready for spring!
b) Concerned about summer elec bill
c) Overcome with climate anxiety

If you selected:

a) We’re jealous
b) Check out this heat pump buying program! switchtogether.com/en-us/heatpu...
c) Take Action! www.alexandriava.gov/EcoCityHomes

What a beautiful sign in the yard!! (The flowers are nice, too)