City Of Alexandria: City Of Alexandria Celebrates Energy Awareness Month  

Press release from the City of Alexandria:

Oct 5, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Join the City of Alexandria in celebrating Energy Efficiency Day on October 6, and Energy Awareness Month throughout the month of October. Energy Awareness Month highlights opportunities for residents and businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and their impact on climate change by sustainably using energy resources at home, at work and when making transportation choices.

During Energy Awareness Month, residents and businesses are encouraged to visit the City’s Climate Change & Energy website to learn more about the City’s programs and initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from City buildings, vehicles and operations. Find resources to help save money and improve the energy efficiency of your home or business, including:

The City recognizes that there is a global climate emergency and all levels of government and the public have a role to play in addressing climate change. The City’s process to update to the Energy and Climate Change Action Plan (ECCAP) will support Alexandria’s response to climate change effects and environmental emergencies. The ECCAP also aligns with the City’s Environmental Action Plan 2040 for ongoing energy and GHG emission reductions and climate change actions.

Visit alexandriava.gov/Energy for more information.

For inquiries from the news media only, contact Andrea Blackford, Senior Communications Officer, at andrea.blackford@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3959.

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This news release is available at alexandriava.gov/124531.

This press release was produced by the City of Alexandria. The views expressed here are the author’s own.