City of Alexandria Receives Highest Certification for Virginia Municipal League’s Go Green Government Challenge

On Tuesday, October 7, the City of Alexandria was recognized by the Virginia Municipal League (VML) with platinum-level certification for being a green and sustainable government.  The Go Green Government Challenge, a VML initiative, encourages local governments to implement specific environmental policies and practical actions that reduce carbon emissions generated by both the local government and the broader community.

VML’s platinum-level certification, the highest level for local governments, is awarded to those scoring more than 175 out of 200 possible points. This is the seventh consecutive year that VML has recognized the City at this highest level as part of the Go Green Government Challenge Program.

The City was given maximum innovation points for: 1) establishing a Capital Bikeshare program in Alexandria and installing 16 stations, 2) piloting new composting initiatives, 3) organizing a successful Local Motion Commuter Challenge, 4) participating in the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Innovation Pilot Program, and 5) installing new trash and recycling compactors at T.C. Williams High School.

For more information regarding the City's Office of Environmental Quality, visit alexandriava.gov/Environment or the City’s Eco-City Alexandria initiative, visit alexandriava.gov/Eco-City.

For more information on the City’s VML Award, contact Kathleen Leonard, Communications Officer, at Kathleen.Leonard@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4027.