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Arlington County Government, VA / Environment

These are all the meetings we have in "Environment" (part of the organization "Arlington County Gov…"). Click into individual meeting pages to watch the recording and search or read the transcript.

29 Nov 2017

Arlington County staff and industry leaders led a community discussion on the impact that the Digital Revolution will have on Energy in Arlington. They explored the increasing role that technology is playing in energy conservation as smart homes and buildings become the expected norm and learn about the potential that technology offers in helping Arlington meet its goal of a lower carbon footprint by 2050. The panelists:

David Peabody, Architect, Peabody Architects
Anna Buglaeva, Vice President of Growth, Aquicore
Adam Segel-Moss, Energy Outreach Specialist, Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy

Recorded on November 29 2017 at the Arlington Public LIbrary.
  • 15 participants
  • 1:31 hours
citizens
discussions
administration
outreach
arlington
county
allowing
important
broadcast
enjoy
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8 Aug 2017

ATV's regular roundup of news and notes. In this edition, we take a tour of Arlington's Earth Products Recycling Yard. We also celebrate some awards, we look forward the Arlington County Fair and the Police, Fire and Emergency Management's Block Party and we share some tips for staying out of the heat.

arlingtoncountyfair.us
  • 2 participants
  • 7 minutes
arlington
county
counties
fair
rosslyn
yard
va
recycling
facility
trucks
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24 Apr 2017

ATV's regular roundup of news and notes. This edition attends a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the US entry into World War I. Also, a call for Foster Parents, and an extended deadline for nominations for the annual Women of Vision Awards. We look forward to the very first Arlington Palooza on April 29 and we look again at all the amazing activity going on at the Arlington County Trades Center.
  • 2 participants
  • 5 minutes
arlington
va
war
commemorating
memorial
country
residents
county
nonprofit
days
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20 Sep 2016

ATV's regular roundup of news and notes. In this edition, we commemorate 9/11 and celebrate "Parking Day." We also look forward to our digital destiny, celebrate Hispanic heritage and in the most recent Street Beat segment we take a trip down into the Minor Hill Reservoir.
  • 3 participants
  • 5 minutes
arlington
reservoir
october
september
facilities
recent
proclamation
county
parks
afternoon
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28 Jun 2016

In this edition of County Board Wrap-Up, Board Chair Libby Garvey is joined by her colleague Christian Dorsey to talk about WMATA's "SafeTrack" project. They also discuss new development projects on Columbia Pike and in Ballston. Ms. Garvey addresses the Historic District designation for Stratford School, the acquisition of new land for parks, a restoration project getting underway in Four Mile Run, and a new Neighborhood Conservation plan for Long Branch neighborhood.
  • 3 participants
  • 30 minutes
metro
transportation
arlington
jurisdictions
county
ridership
decisions
advisory
going
track
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21 Apr 2016

The Rethink Energy Program is excited to announce the launch of the Energy Lending Library. With the swipe of your Arlington library card (and for free) you can now check out thermal cameras, energy meters, and DIY books. These tools will help you spot energy efficiency opportunities at home and make changes to save money and be more comfortable.

Energy Lending Library: http://library.arlingtonva.us/a-z-list/aire-energy-lending-library/

Using a Thermal Camera: https://environment.arlingtonva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2016/04/AIRE-Thermal-Camera-Use-Doc.pdf
  • 1 participant
  • 2 minutes
thermal
arlington
imaging
cameras
energy
comfortable
county
tablet
flir
use
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24 Jan 2016

A visit with the people who are responsible for removing snow from the streets of Arlington County Virginia.
  • 3 participants
  • 3 minutes
plow
snowing
roads
drivers
safety
truck
residents
county
diligently
needs
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4 Jun 2015

In the next to final segment, green homebuilder Patty Shields talks about lighting and fireplace considerations when building a passive house. The segment is introduced by Arlington County AIRE Green Home Choice program manager Helen Reinecke-Wilt. http://freshaireva.us/2011/11/greenhomechoice/. Links to all nine segments can be found at http://environment.arlingtonva.us/energy/how-to-build-a-better-home/
  • 2 participants
  • 3 minutes
fireplaces
fireplace
lighting
homes
green
greener
electric
venting
efficient
arlington
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4 Jun 2015

In this segment, green homebuilder Patty Shields talks about the HVAC and duct work that goes into a passive house for more efficient air flow. The segment is introduced by Arlington County AIRE Green Home Choice program manager Helen Reinecke-Wilt. http://freshaireva.us/2011/11/greenhomechoice/. Links to all nine segments can be found at http://environment.arlingtonva.us/energy/how-to-build-a-better-home/
  • 3 participants
  • 7 minutes
hvac
ventilation
ductwork
heating
houses
homebuilders
cooling
energy
efficient
greener
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4 Jun 2015

In this segment, green homebuilder Patty Shields talks about passive homes and the scope of the project she is about to embark on. The program is introduced by Arlington County Green Home Choice program director Helen Reinecke-Wilt. http://freshaireva.us/2011/11/greenhomechoice/. Links to all nine segments can be found at http://environment.arlingtonva.us/energy/how-to-build-a-better-home/
  • 5 participants
  • 6 minutes
arlingtonenergy
sustainable
green
homeowners
initiative
residents
efficiency
emissions
rethink
county
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4 Jun 2015

In the concluding segment, green homebuilder Patty Shields talks about the lessons learned from building a totally passive house and we hear from the perspective of the homeowner. The segment is introduced by Arlington County AIRE Green Home Choice program manager Helen Reinecke-Wilt. http://freshaireva.us/2011/11/greenhomechoice/. Links to all nine segments can be found at http://environment.arlingtonva.us/energy/how-to-build-a-better-home/
  • 3 participants
  • 6 minutes
housing
homes
homeowners
efficiency
hvac
insulation
greener
renovation
comfortable
green
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4 Jun 2015

In this segment, green homebuilder Patty Shields talks about the importance of sealing for air and moisture when building a passive house. The segment is introduced by AIRE Green Home Choice program manager Helen Reinecke-Wilt. http://freshaireva.us/2011/11/greenhomechoice/. Links to all nine segments can be found at http://environment.arlingtonva.us/energy/how-to-build-a-better-home/
  • 3 participants
  • 6 minutes
sealing
drywall
airtight
building
homes
renovation
green
siding
moisture
useful
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4 Jun 2015

In this segment, green homebuilder Patty Shields talks about the importance of proper wall construction and insulation when building a passive house. Arlington County AIRE Green Home Choice program manager Helen Reinecke-Wilt introduces the segment. http://freshaireva.us/2011/11/greenhomechoice/. Links to all nine segments can be found at http://environment.arlingtonva.us/energy/how-to-build-a-better-home/
  • 2 participants
  • 6 minutes
build
constructing
homebuilders
houses
insulation
building
efficient
useful
passive
green
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4 Jun 2015

In this segment, green homebuilder Patty Shields talks about the importance of having good water runoff when building a passive house. The program is introduced by Arlington County Green Home Choice program director Helen Reinecke-Wilt. http://freshaireva.us/2011/11/greenhomechoice/. Links to all nine segments can be found at http://environment.arlingtonva.us/energy/how-to-build-a-better-home/
  • 2 participants
  • 7 minutes
houses
stormwater
runoff
gutters
drain
green
arlington
roof
useful
county
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4 Jun 2015

In this segment, green homebuilder Patty Shields talks about the importance of energy efficient windows when building a passive house. The segment is introduced by Helen Reinecke-Wilt, Arlington County AIRE Green Home Choice program manager. http://freshaireva.us/2011/11/greenhomechoice/. Links to all nine segments can be found at http://environment.arlingtonva.us/energy/how-to-build-a-better-home/
  • 2 participants
  • 5 minutes
green
awnings
homes
building
window
efficient
panes
glazing
passive
insulated
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16 Apr 2013

*for review*
  • 2 participants
  • 3 minutes
care
disposal
recycling
hazardous
landfill
household
donate
arlington
ii
curbside
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3 Jan 2013

Sandra just wanted to replace a pre-school playhouse but after meeting Nancy something special happened. This is the story of a serendipitous meeting between Educator Sandra Redmore and Landscape Designer Nancy Striniste and the partnership they have formed to help kids get outdoors and into nature's classroom.
  • 4 participants
  • 11 minutes
volunteerism
community
project
house
built
huts
renovation
playhouse
maintaining
children
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12 Dec 2012

Arlington resident Richard Layman needed to make his pre WWII home more energy efficient but was able to off-set some of the costs with $10,000 in prize money as the Arlington winner in the Northern Virginia Home Energy Makeover Contest.
  • 5 participants
  • 3 minutes
virginia
arlington
efficiency
energy
rebate
homes
laymans
makeover
reason
contest
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27 Mar 2012

No description provided.
  • 2 participants
  • 4 minutes
waterways
river
creek
potomac
stream
runoff
cleaning
volunteering
washed
important
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27 Mar 2012

No description provided.
  • 2 participants
  • 4 minutes
visitors
energy
hi
people
park
overlook
understanding
revolves
arlington
reham
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26 Oct 2011

Monday October 24 saw the dedication of new solar panels on the roof of the Arlington Virginia Public Library. The panels were made possible by the US Department of Energy and the program was administered by the Arlington Department of Environmental Services.
  • 5 participants
  • 3 minutes
arlington
solar
renewable
power
greening
library
panel
roof
benefits
residents
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18 May 2011

No description provided.
  • 9 participants
  • 6 minutes
sustainability
environmentally
emissions
council
energy
plans
arlington
efficient
communities
county
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18 May 2011

Is Arlingon's Initiative to Reduce Emissions working? If so how? Arlington County answers these questions and shows us how it intends to involve the business community.
  • 4 participants
  • 7 minutes
emissions
sustainable
green
efficiency
fresh
initiative
compostable
facilities
greenhouse
county
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3 May 2011

This segment looks at Arlington Virginia's Community Energy and Sustainability Task Force and the report that will be submitted to the Arlington County Board on May 17. The Community Energy Plan is a long-term project that looks at how we generate, transmit, store and use energy in our County. www.arlingtonva.us search "CEP".
  • 9 participants
  • 6 minutes
sustainability
emissions
arlington
committee
plans
county
communities
stakeholders
efficient
power
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22 Apr 2011

In this segment we find out if Fresh AIRE, Arlington's Initiative to Reduce Emissions, is working. And how the County is reaching out to businesses owners to help them reduce their energy use.
  • 4 participants
  • 6 minutes
emissions
sustainable
efficiency
initiative
fresh
green
arlington
facilities
compostable
greenhouse
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14 Mar 2011

No description provided.
  • 13 participants
  • 28 minutes
emissions
pollution
environmentally
renewable
warming
arlingtonians
coal
initiative
ventilation
consumption
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13 May 2010

No description provided.
  • 1 participant
  • <1 minute
arlington
bikearlington
bike
commuting
county
route
lanes
friendly
hassle
communities
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29 Apr 2010

Arbor Day Celebration at Barrett Elementary School, Arlington VA, on April 29 2010.
  • 5 participants
  • 3 minutes
arlington
arbor
tree
day
holidays
community
barrett
april
old
darlington
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28 Apr 2010

The Arlington Children And Nature Network (CANN), Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE), Potomac Overlook Regional Park, and WalkArlington invite you to TOUCH THE EARTH with your feet by joining School Board Chair Sally Baird on a Walkabout of Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Part of CANN's Touch the Earth Celebration marking the conclusion of Get Outside Week and the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the kid-sized Walkabout will take children of all ages on a short guided hike on the Park's Heritage Trail.
  • 3 participants
  • 3 minutes
outdoors
children
arlington
backyard
park
community
activities
nature
potomac
school
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28 Apr 2010

News show featuring people and events in Arlington County VA. In this segment, Arlington's very first Community Energy Town Hall.
  • 6 participants
  • 4 minutes
arlington
sustainability
energy
communities
infrastructure
citizens
counties
plan
washington
thinking
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2 Nov 2009

A segment of AVN's monthly magazine show, "Here/now" "Green It" looks at the various ways Arlington County works to be at the forefront of sustainable environmental policies. In this segment, we travel to Potomac Overlook Park for a look at their newest project in energy education -- The Energerium!
  • 3 participants
  • 5 minutes
energy
green
nature
overlook
understanding
solar
park
revolves
workshops
adults
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27 Oct 2009

A segment of AVN's monthly magazine show, "Here/now", At the Nature Center takes us down to Long Branch Nature Center, where there's always something happening. In this case, the Park Naturalists put their guests to work cleaning up Four Mile Run.
  • 3 participants
  • 5 minutes
waterways
river
creek
stream
runoff
cleaning
potomac
volunteering
soak
parks
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10 Sep 2009

A segment of AVN's monthly magazine show, "Here/now" "Green It" looks at the various ways Arlington County works to be at the forefront of sustainable environmental policies. In this segment, we meet Patty Shields, owner of the first LEED Platinum home in all of Virginia.
  • 3 participants
  • 8 minutes
virginia
arlington
house
green
rooftops
roof
building
leed
architects
great
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7 Jan 2009

A fond look back at the Arlington County Board's many accomplishments in 2008.
  • 15 participants
  • 7 minutes
arlington
counties
virginia
community
council
amenities
supportive
leaders
clarendon
award
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14 Mar 2008

A segment from the NewsMakers program produced by Arlington Virginia Network featuring the 'Local Changes, Global Impact' Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment Annual Meeting, with keynote speaker Matthew Wasson of Appalachian Voices. ACE is a volunteer organization committed to improving the environment in order to achieve and maintain a clean and sustainable community and a partner of the Arlington County Government.
  • 5 participants
  • 12 minutes
arlington
residents
community
ians
volunteers
environmentally
important
appalachian
support
annual
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10 Aug 2007

Professor Robert Farr presents a series of Tips in cooperation with Arlington County's Fresh AIRE program. Find out more about Fresh AIRE at www.arlingtonclimateblog.com!
  • 1 participant
  • <1 minute
waste
recycle
recycling
co2
environmental
air
bags
plastic
tips
farr
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10 Aug 2007

Professor Robert Farr presents a series of Tips in cooperation with Arlington County's Fresh AIRE program. Find out more about Fresh AIRE at www.arlingtonclimateblog.com!
  • 1 participant
  • <1 minute
car
hybrid
mileage
suv
environmental
gallon
new
tips
robert
air
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10 Aug 2007

Professor Robert Farr presents a series of Tips in cooperation with Arlington County's Fresh AIRE program. Find out more about Fresh AIRE at www.arlingtonclimateblog.com!
  • 2 participants
  • <1 minute
temperature
thermostat
pete
degrees
robert
environmental
tips
professor
working
finally
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10 Aug 2007

Professor Robert Farr presents a series of Tips in cooperation with Arlington County's Fresh AIRE program. Find out more about Fresh AIRE at www.arlingtonclimateblog.com!
  • 3 participants
  • <1 minute
tires
inflated
inflate
air
environmental
co2
tip
boom
mileage
pete
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10 Aug 2007

Professor Robert Farr presents a series of Tips in cooperation with Arlington County's Fresh AIRE program. Find out more about Fresh AIRE at www.arlingtonclimateblog.com!
  • 1 participant
  • <1 minute
environmental
transit
bus
car
ride
commuterpage
air
farr
working
professor
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6 Aug 2007

Professor Robert Farr presents a series of Tips in cooperation with Arlington County's Fresh AIRE program. Find out more about Fresh AIRE at www.arlingtonclimateblog.com!
  • 1 participant
  • <1 minute
incandescent
bulbs
light
tips
air
robert
environmental
old
cfls
working
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6 Aug 2007

Professor Robert Farr presents a series of Tips in cooperation with Arlington County's Fresh AIRE program. Find out more about Fresh AIRE at www.arlingtonclimateblog.com!
  • 1 participant
  • <1 minute
lawnmower
mower
gasoline
machinery
environmental
dirtiest
old
tips
pete
robert
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6 Aug 2007

Professor Robert Farr presents a series of Tips in cooperation with Arlington County's Fresh AIRE program. Find out more about Fresh AIRE at www.arlingtonclimateblog.com!
  • 2 participants
  • <1 minute
pete
working
robert
power
tip
ryan
professor
idea
ford
environmental
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6 Aug 2007

Professor Robert Farr presents a series of Tips in cooperation with Arlington County's Fresh AIRE program. Find out more about Fresh AIRE at www.arlingtonclimateblog.com!
  • 1 participant
  • <1 minute
showerhead
shower
water
tips
pete
robert
rub
environmental
professor
air
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