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Energy Efficiency & Conservation in Loudoun County
Loudoun County is involved in a wide range of efforts to reduce the county government's energy consumption, improve energy efficiency and raise awareness about energy conservation.
Board of Supervisors Adopts Energy Strategy
On Tuesday, December 15, 2009, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors adopted an energy strategy for the county. Adoption of the strategy came after several stakeholder and public input sessions. The adopted strategy and appendices are online:
Green Business Challenge is Online
Information about the Loudoun County Green Business Challenge is online. Instructions and forms for businesses that wish to participate in the challenge are available at the link below. To view the document, you will need the free Adobe Reader, which may be downloaded here.
October 2009 Energy Awareness Month Update: Loudoun Significantly Reduces Kilowatt Usage
Loudoun County has reduced its annual kilowatt usage by an estimated 433,210 kilowatts in county facilities, with an estimated savings of more than $112,000. Details are online here.
July 2009 Update
The Board of Supervisors approved a series of energy conservation measures at several Loudoun County facilities. Details...
June 2009 Update
Greening our Future Education Series
A presentation from the May 16, 2009, "Greening our Future" event at the Ashburn Library is online:
Ad Hoc Committee on Energy Efficiency becomes Standing Committee
In January 2009, the Board of Supervisors created the Committee on Energy & Environment as a new standing committee, replacing the Ad Hoc Committee on Energy Efficiency formed a year earlier.
Committee meeting packets, including agendas, minutes and action items, are online:
ENERGY STAR Partnership
The county is part of the ENERGY STAR partnership, a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This partnership is part of the county’s commitment to protect the environment through energy efficiency. In partnership with ENERGY STAR, the county will:
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Measure and track the energy performance of county facilities where possible by using tools such as those offered through ENERGY STAR;
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Develop and implement a plan consistent with the ENERGY STAR Energy Management Guidelines to achieve energy savings;
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Help spread the word about the importance of energy efficiency to the Loudoun County government workforce and citizens; and
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Support the ENERGY STAR Challenge, a national call-to-action to help improve the energy efficiency of America’s commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more.
In addition, Loudoun County will receive recognition on the ENERGY STAR web site as a partner and also as a supporter of the ENERGY STAR Challenge. To be eligible for additional recognition, the county will share its progress and milestone achievements with the program.
State & Regional Efforts
Loudoun County has exceeded the energy savings goal set for the "Cool Capital Challenge."
Earlier, Loudoun won a first place award in the Virginia Municipal League's "Go Green Virginia:" Green Government Challenge.
More information about these state and regional efforts that the county is involved with can be found in the report from the Loudoun County Government & Loudoun County Public Schools Energy Efficiency Task Force. To view or download the report, you will need the free Adobe Reader, which may be downloaded here.
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Month
As part of the county's efforts to promote energy awareness, Loudoun County participates in Energy Awareness Month in October as part of a nationwide effort to promote public understanding of our energy needs and to reduce energy consumption in our everyday lives.
Powerful Ideas: Energy Saving Tips
Suggestions/For More Information
To suggest energy conservation ideas or for more information about energy efficiency and conservation, contact Loudoun County Energy Manager Najib Salehi at 703-737-8442 or send an e-mail to najib.salehi@loudoun.gov. |