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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 5h

We’ve all heard “reduce, reuse, recycle” – but what does that actually look like if you’re a local business? Join the Eco-City Business program’s upcoming webinar to find out! Register and get more info at alexandriava.gov/EcoCityBusiness#Webinars.
#ecocityalx #ecocitybusiness #alexandriavagov

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 1d

October is Energy Awareness Month It’s a great reminder to save energy and money at home. Also, Federal tax credits are expiring soon. You could get up to $2,000 by installing a heat pump. If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time!
Join Eco-City Homes Program!
Visit: AlexandriaVA.gov/Eco-City

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 1d

We had an amazing time at the Spooky Mad Science Expo this past Saturday!
Huge kudos to Zohreh, the CEO from Chrysalis Development Group for putting together such a fun and electrifying event! You can be a vampire hunter, too: Check out a kill-a-watt from the Library and start saving $$ today.

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 5d

We had some great conversations with residents at last night's Alexandria Beautification Commission's annual awards ceremony! Held at the Platinum LEED-certified AlexRenew, this celebration highlighted the people and projects making Alexandria a more vibrant place.

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 14d

Act Now!
Federal Tax Credits are Expiring Soon.
Learn how you can qualify.

Visit: www.alexandriava.gov/Eco-City

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 15d

The @alexandriavagov.bsky.social has been designated #ChargingSmart Silver for making #ElectricVehicle charging more accessible for residents and businesses! We're proud to be a national leader in removing barriers to the deployment of EVs

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 19d

Book 📖 your spot: Le Tour d'Alexandria, a leisurely 13-mile ride to ALX Libraries. We'll have an Eco-City spokes-person 🛞 to pedal 🚴 climate facts. Saddle up 🏇 exercise is a cycle-logically 😁 proven mood booster. Hope you aren't two-tired of our puns! 👏 https://alexlibraryva.org/alexandria-bike-tour

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 22d

We loved seeing you at the EV Ride & Drive Event.
Thank you for joining us!
Remember to:
Check out our electric buses
Test ride e-bikes and scooters
Talk to local EV owners
Engage with local organizations
Test drive EVs

#EcoCityALX #AlexandriaVAGov #ElectricVehicles #eScooters #eBikes #GreenCities

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 23d

EcoAmbassadors is a new volunteer training program focused on climate action, clean energy, and sustainable living.
Deadline to apply: October 1

Cost: $110 | FREE for students | Waivers available
Info: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors or [email protected]
#EcoCityALX #alexandriavagov

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 24d

Want to be a good neighbor and reduce your carbon footprint? Take Alexandria’s free DASH bus to get around town easily and sustainably. It’s a simple way to reduce traffic and pollution while connecting with your community.

Find routes and schedules at dashbus.com. #GoodNeighborDay #EcoCityALX

Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH – Alexandria, VA's FREE Local Transit System

dashbus.com

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 25d

Happy to see you both here!

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Canek Aguirre @canekforcouncil.bsky.social · 25d

Had a blast test driving a couple EVs and scooters at Chinquapin Park. Big shout out to our @ecocityalx.bsky.social team for putting the Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Event together!
#AlexandriaVA #EcoCity

Councilman Canek Aguirre attends Alexandria's EV Ride and Drive Event

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 26d

Join us this Saturday, September 27!
EV Ride & Drive and Showcase.
From 10 am to 2 pm at Chinquapin Park.

At the ride and drive, you can test drive electric vehicles and talk to local EV owners...

#EcoCityALX #AlexandriaVAGov #ElectricVehicles #GreenTransportation

Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 27d

Calling all climate champions!
Join the new EcoAmbassadors Program launching Fall 2025, a volunteer opportunity to take action on energy, waste, and sustainability in Alexandria and Arlington.

Apply by October 1
Ages 16+ welcome!
Learn more: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors
#EcoCityALX

Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 27d

Thinking about going electric?
Now’s the time!
Join the City of Alexandria for our EV Ride & Drive and Showcase on Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Chinquapin Park
#ecocityalx #alexandriavagov #electricvehicles #ev #greenenergy #evride&drive
#alexandria #fun

@alexandriavagov.bsky.social

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · 29d

Alexandria is Leading the Way!
We’re proud to be recognized as having the 17th most LEED-certified buildings per capita!

#LEEDbuildings #LEEDCertification #EcoCityALX #AlexandriaVAGov #GreenBuildings #Sustainability @alexandriavagov.bsky.social

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · Sep 22

Join EcoAmbassadors in Fall 2025 to promote climate action! Open to everyone ages 16 and up.
Apply by Sept 24, 2025 (free for students).

More info: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors

#EcoAmbassadors #ClimateAction #VolunteerOpportunities #ecocityalx

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · Sep 18

Come to the EV Ride and Drive to test drive different electric vehicles from local dealerships and talk to local EV owners!

Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Chinquapin Park, Lot 3 (near the tennis courts), 3210 King St.
Bring your driver’s license to test drive vehicles.

#ecocityalx

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · Sep 17

The City of Alexandria partnered with Energy Masters, a program of EcoAction Arlington, to install programmable thermostats in nearly 50 affordable housing units operated by ARHA at Chatham Square. Each one can save up to 8% on energy bills by simply changing thermostat settings at night.

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · Sep 15

Join EcoAmbassadors in Fall 2025 to promote climate action! Open to everyone ages 16 and up. Apply by Sept 24, 2025 (free for students).

📅 More info: ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors #EcoAmbassadors #ClimateAction #VolunteerOpportunities #EcocityAlx #AlexandriaVAGov

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · Sep 13

Did you know that the Eco-City Business program hosts interactive webinars? Yesterday, ALX Dog Walk, @portcitybrew.bsky.social, and AEDP talked about how sustainability can be used to market your business. Join the Eco-City Business program for more info! AlexandriaVA.gov/EcoCityBusiness

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · Sep 10

Going Electric for the Lawn
Building on the success of the City’s gas leaf blower ban, the City partnered with Clean Air Partners on their annual electric landscaping equipment swap. Estimates range from 30,000 to 100,000 tons of CO2 saved annually in Alexandria from this effort. #ecocityalx

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join the Eco-City Business Program’s interactive webinar on September 11 to learn how your business can use sustainability to attract and retain customers!

To register and see more details, visit alexandriava.gov/EcoCityBusiness.

#ecocityalx #alexandriavagov #alxdogwalk #portcitybrewingco #aedp

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · Sep 7

The 9/10 EcoAction Arlington Happy Hour in Alexandria will feature an opportunity for prospective volunteers to learn about the exciting, new EcoAmbassadors volunteer program.
Please join and bring a friend! More information/RSVP: tinyurl.com/43z3jckr.

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Eco-City Alexandria VA @ecocityalx.bsky.social · Sep 6

Interested in home solar? Act now! The deadline for the Switch Together campaign is September 10.
The program is saving residents an average of $6,958 on a high-quality solar installation. Join today to receive a recommendation on a solar installation: alexandriava.gov/Solar.

#ecocityalx #solar

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