Long before fuel prices commanded the attention they do now, planners in Arlington County, Virginia, created a well-organized transit system which dramatically reduces vehicle miles traveled today. This tradition of innovation continues with effective programs, impressive results, national awards and a broad view toward even greater results.With abundant cheap power, the cost of energy has never been a major concern for the state of Virginia. The state government has not taken a strong role in energy conservation, and there has been little incentive for local governments to do so. Yet while much of the nation is just beginning to grapple with the effects of peak oil and other associated environmental challenges, Arlington County is emerging as a regional and national leader in sustainable energy-conservation policies.
How did it happen that Arlington County acted with such intelligent foresight and innovation, especially with some of the lowest energy costs in the nation? And what can other local governments learn from the Arlington County experience?
Read more in the September issue of CitiesGoGreen magazine.
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