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Community Energy Plan (CEP)

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Arlington’s award-winning Community Energy Plan (CEP)  is a long-term vision for transforming how we generate, use, and distribute energy in the County.

 

 

 

The original Community Energy Plan was unanimously adopted by the board in 2013 as an element of the county's Comprehensive Plan. Residents and businesses can expect a variety of benefits as we work to realize this long-term plan:

 

  1. Reducing energy costs that will save residents and businesses money,
  2. Generating energy locally with the use of renewables and other technologies,
  3. And reaching our goal of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by at least 75% by 2050.

 

How can you learn more about the CEP update and provide input?

 

Community Engagement

The Energy Committee of Arlington’s Energy and Environment Conservation Commission is providing a technical review of the plan and providing feedback.

 

The County hosted a CEP Interactive Update on the 2013 CEP on November 5, 2018. Approximately 80 people provided feedback during an instant polling session and during a facilitated tabletop discussion. Staff incorporated this and other feedback into the draft CEP update. The list of comments with staff replies can be found here.

 

After the draft 2019 CEP was released to the public on May 24, 2019, staff received numerous comments on the draft.  The latest list of comments on the May 24 draft 2019 CEP with staff replies can be found here.  

 

Community Energy Plan Implementation

This infographic summarizes successes to date and initiatives that are helping to reach community energy goals.

Arlington's energy team is working with various partners to implement the county's Community Energy Plan to save residents and businesses energy.