Partner Profile

Arlington County, VA
Location	Arlington, VA
Organization Type	Govt. (Local, Municipal)
Percentage Green Power	6%
Purchasing Third-Party Certified Green Power Product?	Yes
Organization-wide Purchase	Yes
Environmental Web Page
Partner Profile Arlington, Virginia, is a world-class urban community that was originally part of the "10-mile square" parcel of land surveyed in 1791 to be the Nation's Capital. It is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the United States, occupying slightly less than 26 square miles. Known for its urban villages and transit-oriented development, Arlington maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools and enlightened land use. The county purchases renewable energy certificates each year equal to a portion of its electricity needs. In addition to its green power purchase, the county was the first recipient of the Environmental Protection Agency's highest award for Smart Growth in 2002. In 2007, Arlington launched Fresh AIRE (Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions), which involves the county government and the whole community.