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Environmental Sustainability Council

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Aug 22, 2026

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Environmental Council Approves Green Building Memo

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Home energy audit program set to launch

Falls Church selected Home Energy Medics, LLC, to run its Residential Energy Audit Program, with resident sign-ups expected to begin in the next week or so. The council also reviewed proposed Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5 updates, the 2026 CEAP progress report, and green-building standards for the Virginia Village project.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council Tours Net-Zero Building

The council toured the American Geophysical Union’s Net Zero Building, including its building systems and rooftop solar array.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Council Advances Greener Virginia Village Standards

The council authorized its chair or designee to send City staff and City Council a memo recommending stronger sustainability requirements for the Virginia Village development request for proposals, including EGC 2026 plus zero-emissions certification and full electrification of onsite appliances.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Council Endorses Climate Budget Letter

The Environmental Sustainability Council unanimously endorsed a draft Falls Church Climate Action Network letter to the City, provided the final letter does not materially differ from the version presented. The proposed budget includes $50,000 for city building energy audits but no funding for the Community Energy Action Plan; it also includes $500,000 for a citywide Stormwater Resilience Plan.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Environmental Council Adopts 2026 Annual Plan

The Environmental Sustainability Council unanimously adopted its 2026 annual plan with added support for stormwater and green infrastructure, energy action plans, an opening statement, and a field trip to an organics facility. The council also approved sending City Council a memorandum urging funding and scheduling for roof renovations so rooftop solar projects can qualify for available tax benefits.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Environmental Council Approves Green Building Memo

The council unanimously approved a revised Green Building Initiative memo, with minor edits, and requested that it also be sent to the Planning Commission and Architectural Advisory Commission. The meeting also recorded that 2023 city greenhouse gas emissions increased from the previous 2020 study, while a residential energy-audit pilot moved into vendor selection.

2 min readMunicipal coverage