Energy Efficient Central Library
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Energy Efficient Central Library


Did you know that between 1999 and 2009, Arlington County energy management activities cut energy use at Central Library by 36%, saving nearly $100,000 each year in avoided energy costs?



Arlington's Central Library is just one example of how the AIRE program is working to reduce energy use in our community. Learn about the energy consumption of the County's entire portfolio by visiting the Building Energy Report Cards page.




- Central Plugs Into The Sun
More photos from the ribbon-cutting The Library marked National Energy Awareness Month by hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 24 at Central Library, where the new solar panel installation is the County's latest effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions....

- Central Goes Solar - You Can Too!
The Department of Environmental Services and Aurora Energy started work this week on the installation of 250 new solar panels at Central Library. Once the panels are installed, they will produce approximately 60,000 - 70,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity...

- "understand Energy" Fun Programs In May
Update 5/9: The May 11 program at Central Library has been canceled. Updated 4/15: Program at Columbia Pike has been postponed. Energy. It's a constant issue these days and it affects your life and your pocketbook. Join us this Spring for a great...

- Green Talk: Passive House Design - Nov. 9
Join us Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the Central Library for a lecture on Passive House Design with David Peabody, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The Passive House program represents today?s highest energy standard, with the promise of slashing building heating and cooling...

- How Much Electricity Does My ______ Use?
Watts killing you? The Library can help you figure out home electricity usage. Ask for a Kill A Watt? meter next time you?re in an Arlington Public Library, or search the library catalog and reserve one with the Place Hold button. Take it home and connect...



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