November 21, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Planning Commission approves rehabilitation of Holmes Run Wastewater Pump Station

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The entrance to the Holmes Run Wastewater Pump Station at 6623 Dearborn Drive. The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved plans on May 19 to rehabilitate the wastewater pump station at the corner of Dearborn Drive and Sleepy Hollow Road. Built in 1957, it’s one of the oldest pump stations in Fairfax County. The improvements will … Continued

Solar energy discounts available in Fairfax County

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Solar energy in Annandale. The Solarize NOVA program is offering Fairfax County residents discounts on installing solar energy systems through June 30. The program, operating with the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP), gives homeowners and business owners access to a pre-qualified solar installer, Solar Energy World, for a no-cost evaluation of their property.

Residents encouraged to take surveys on Fairfax County’s Energy and Climate Action Plan

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Solar panels, like the ones on this Annandale roof, are an increasingly common sight in Mason District. Fairfax County is asking residents to take three surveys to inform county staff on how they feel about climate change issues.  The surveys will provide feedback as the county develops its first-ever Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan … Continued

COVID fund provides relief for water bills

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People hard-hit economically by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for a break on their water bill. Fairfax Water is working with Fairfax County to administer funds from the commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program. Eligible customers will need to apply for this relief program by Dec. 30. To qualify, you must meet certain … Continued

Dominion will bury power lines in Annandale/Mason District

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Buried power lines would prevent power outages during storms.  Dominion Energy Virginia is planning to bury power lines along dozens of residential streets in the Annandale/Mason District area.  The Dominion Energy Strategic Underground Program is aimed at improving electrical reliability by getting homeowners to agree to have power lines buried in their front yards.  The … Continued

Solarize Fairfax offers discounts for installing solar energy

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A solar-powered house in Annandale. The Solarize Fairfax County program offers property owners discounts for a signing up for a solar energy system before Aug. 31. The program offers reduced rates through a pre-qualified solar installer, Solar Energy World, and a streamlined process for exploring solar power for residences and businesses.     Fairfax County homeowners … Continued

Long list of new laws signed by Northam

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Northam Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed dozens of bills into law in recent days, on criminal justice, marijuana decriminalization, voting, energy, Confederate monuments, discrimination, clean energy, workers’ rights, and more. The bills take effect July 1. The General Assembly plans to reconvene on April 22 to consider Northam’s amendments to some of the bills. Northam … Continued