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
Find your EV at the EV Ride and Drive and Showcase - April 11 - 10am-2pm, Chinquapin Park.
#ecocityalx #alexandriavagov #electricvehicles #ebikes #scooters
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
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
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
¡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 Business Program Webinar
FREE Electric Vehicle Feasibility Assessments for Eco-City Businesses
Join us to learn about the City’s FREE EV charging feasibility assessment program for Eco-City Businesses and see how EV chargers can benefit your customers and staff.
#ecocityalx
Talk with Go Electric DMV coaches at the Utility Resource Fair this Saturday, Jan 31, 10 AM–12 PM at Charles Houston Recreation Center.
#ecocityalx #alexandriavagov #goelectricdmv #utilityresourcefair #sustainability
Take control of stormwater and reduce your Stormwater Utility (SWU) fee!
Join us to learn more about easy, eligible practices for your business property.
Register: alexandriava.gov/EcoCityBusiness
#alexandriavates #ecocityalx #alexandriavagov #stormwater
¡Acompáñanos en la Feria de Recursos!
Conoce directamente a las compañías de servicios públicos para hablar sobre:
• Consejos para ahorrar energía
• Descuentos y programas de asistencia
• Opciones de planes de pago
#ecocityalx #ahorrodedinero #ahorrodeenergia #alexandriavagov
Tomorrow, we'll be at the City Council Public Hearing, at 9:30 a.m. at the Del Pepper Community Center (4850 Mark Center Drive) to present the Green Building Plan.
Learn more about the Plan and the impact buildings have on our community here:
www.alexandriava.gov/GreenBuilding
#ecocityalx
Snow have you worried about your heater?
Upgrading to an all-electric system is a great way to improve your
comfort and efficiency.
Join us at the Utility Resource Fair to visit with Electrification Coaches from Go Electric DMV to learn how you can electrify your home.
#ecocityalx #goelectricdmv
Snow have you worried about your heater?
Upgrading to an all-electric system is a great way to improve your
comfort and efficiency.
Join us at the Utility Resource Fair to visit with Electrification Coaches from Go Electric DMV to learn how you can electrify your home.#ecocityalx #goelectricdmv
Did you know that up to a quarter of a home’s heat can be lost through windows? You can prevent this with easy DIY fixes.
Make your home more comfortable and energy efficient!
Sign up for the Eco-City Homes program at alexandriava.gov/ecocityhomes
#ecocityalx #energyefficiency #ecocityhomes
Join us at the Utility Resource Fair to learn about available resources.
#ecocityalx #utility #savings #energysavings #environment #assistanceprograms #greencities #ecocities #alexandriava #alexandriavagov
Take control of stormwater and reduce your Stormwater Utility (SWU) fee!
Join us to learn more about easy, eligible practices for your business property.
Wednesday January 28, 10-11 a.m.
Register: alexandriava.gov/EcoCityBusiness
#alexandriavates #ecocityalx #alexandriavagov
¿Sabías que hasta un 25% de la energía utilizada para calentar tu hogar se puede perder a través de las ventanas? Instalar plástico para ventanas ayuda a reducir la pérdida de calor en invierno, manteniendo tu hogar más cómodo. Visita y ahorra:
alexandriava.gov/ecocityhomes
#ecocityalx #ecocityhomes
Siéntete cómoda en casa, ahorra energía :
Pequeños cambios este invierno pueden hacer 1 gran diferencia:
• Abre cortinas que dan al sur durante el día para calentar tu casa
• Sella las ventanas y para evita corrientes de aire.
• Ajusta tu termostato a 20°C (68°F)
#ecocityalx #ahorrodedineroyenergia
Colder weather means your home may need a little attention to keep your energy bills down and your home comfortable.
If you want to keep saving energy and money, check out the Eco-City Homes website at AlexandriaVA.gov/EcoCityHomes
#energy
#ecocityalx #alexandriavagov #ecocityhomes
Still working on your New Year’s resolution? Make 2026 the year you save energy, lower your bills, and feel more comfortable at home. A home energy audit can help you cut energy use by up to 30%. Take the first step and sign up for an energy audit and the Eco City Homes program.
#ecocityalx
Un estudio regional muestra ahorros de hasta $459 por año en comparación con la calefacción eléctrica.
Si quieres reducir el costo de tus facturas, mejorar la calidad del aire en tu hogar y tener un hogar más saludable, visita: alexandriava.gov/EcoCityHomes
#ecocityalx #energiaeficiente
Get Your Winter Emergency Kit Ready! Winter weather can bring unexpected challenges. An emergency kit ensures your household is safe, warm, and prepared for potential power outages or storms. Be proactive! Take a few minutes this week to assemble your kit.
alexandriava.gov/ecocityhomes
#ecocityalx
Join today—it’s easy! With short online checklists for renters, homeowners, and condo owners, anyone can become an Eco-City Home. You’ll get a yard sign, window cling, and home energy efficiency goodies (plus bragging rights)! Visit AlexandriaVA.gov/EcoCityHomes to get started. #ecocityalx
As winter settles in, preparing your home can help you stay comfortable and save energy.
Seal drafts around windows and doors to keep warm air inside.
Small improvements can make a big difference
#ecocityalx #winterize #energyefficiency #energysavings #alexandriava #alexandriavagov
Sparkle Brighter, Spend Less!
Your holiday spirit should shine, not your energy bill!
Save money, reduce carbon, and keep the holiday magic alive.
Learn more energy-saving tricks and sign up for Eco-City Homes: alexandriava.gov/ecocityhomes
#ecocityalx #alexandriavagov #winterready #ecocityhomes
A medida que se acerca el invierno, preparar tu casa puede ayudarte a mantenerte cómoda y ahorrar dinero. Además, considera pedir prestada 1 cámara térmica de la biblioteca para encontrar fácilmente los puntos exactos de tu casa por donde se está perdiendo más calor.
#ecocityalx
Did you know that there are thousands of dollars in federal tax credits for home energy efficiency and renewables!
Want to learn more about what qualifies for the tax credit and how to claim it? Head to the Eco-City website! at AlexandriaVA.gov/Eco-City #ecocityalx #ecocityhomes
Eco-City Homes signs are popping up all over Alexandria — and we’re here for it. 🌿💚
Join the growing network of residents making our city cleaner, greener, and more sustainable.
Apply today → AlexandriaVA.gov/EcoCityHomes
#EcoCityHomes #EcoCityALX #Sustainability
