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Tell us a little bit about Arlington County Home Energy Hub.
The Arlington Home Energy Hub is a resource to help Arlington residents make their homes more energy efficient, healthier and powered by clean energy. Here’s what you can do using the Home Energy Hub:
- Connect with a Home Energy Coach: Get free, personalized support for your home energy questions and plans. Coaches are experts who can help you with things like heating, cooling, lighting, insulation, appliances, solar, batteries and even EV charging. Homeowners can schedule a one-on-one session; renters can join group coaching sessions.
- Learn about Energy Efficiency, Electrification and Renewable Energy: Find information about home energy systems and how to plan for efficient upgrades.
- Explore Energy Choices for Renters: Renters can learn how to make their homes more efficient and sustainable.
- Start with a Home Energy Audit: A certified auditor can inspect your home to find ways to save energy and improve comfort. You’ll get a report with recommendations and cost estimates. There are also DIY audit resources if you want to try it yourself.
- Save Money with Group Purchasing Programs: Sign up for solar and heat pump group purchasing programs.
- Discover Incentives, Rebates and Financing: Learn about local, utility and state programs that offer energy incentives, rebates and tax credits.
- Get Financial Assistance for Heating and Cooling: Find resources to help with home heating and cooling expenses.
- Find a Contractor: Use search tools to find high-quality contractors for your energy upgrades.
- Understand Permitting Requirements: Get guidance on permit requirements and processes.
Explore the Arlington Home Energy Hub.
How does Arlington County Home Energy Hub help Arlingtonians reduce their energy consumption?
The Arlington County Home Energy Hub helps Arlington residents lower their energy use in several ways. Free Home Energy Coaches give advice to homeowners on how to make homes more energy efficient, such as improving heating and cooling, insulation, lighting, appliances and adding solar panels or EV charging. Renters can also join group coaching sessions to learn about energy upgrades for their homes. The Hub offers information about energy efficiency, electrification and renewable energy, including tips for using less energy, switching to electric systems and planning for upgrades that save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Hub provides resources for residents to get a home energy audit to identify energy waste and get recommendations for improvements. There are DIY audit resources for those who want to try it themselves. The Hub also identifies resources for financial help with heating and cooling expenses. Lastly, residents can find high-quality contractors for their energy upgrades using multiple search tools. All these services make it easier for Arlingtonians to use less energy, save money and help the environment.
What are some ways Arlington County Home Energy Hub works locally to embrace energy efficiency?
The Hub connects residents to local group purchasing programs for solar panels and heat pumps, which can make equipment upgrades more affordable. Information is also available on local, utility and state programs that offer incentives, rebates and tax credits for energy-saving upgrades. Home Energy Hub resources are additionally promoted during County-wide events, such as during the Arlington County Fair and Langston Boulevard’s “Earth Day Every Day,” as an equitable way to share resources with attendees from the Arlington community. These resources are also amplified by local organizations, such as EcoAction Arlington and Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions. These partnerships are critical to sharing with a wider network of those interested in energy upgrades.
How can someone get involved with Arlington County Home Energy Hub?
Arlington residents can get free, personalized support for their home energy questions and plans through the Home Energy Coaching program. Coaches are experts who can help residents with topics such as heating, cooling, lighting, insulation, appliances, solar, batteries and even EV charging. Homeowners can schedule a session, and renters can join group coaching sessions.
Sign up today: Arlington Home Energy Coach Interest Form