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Facilities teams propose PAYGO and electrification investments; boiler switch at 4‑Mile Run carries $760,000 premium
Summary
Facilities and energy management staff outlined FY26 PAYGO requests and electrification pilots, including a boiler electrification at 4‑Mile Run with a $760,000 incremental capital cost versus a gas replacement, lighting retrofits at the Justice Center, and expanded EV charging and solar projects.
Facilities and energy management staff told the Arlington County Board at a work session that FY26 PAYGO requests will prioritize state‑of‑good‑repair work, end‑of‑life replacements and electrification pilots to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and future operating carbon demand.
George May and colleagues said the county’s facility portfolio is aging—the average facility age is roughly 44 years—and that the FY26 requests reflect replacement cycles, critical systems upgrades and electrification initiatives. Staff highlighted prior completions such as Fire Station 8 and the Art Operations and Maintenance Facility and described an active project list of about 70 items across design and construction.
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