County launches 18–24 month Climate Action Plan process, seeks input

Jul 10, 2026

Arlington staff described the 'Arlington Climate Together (ACT)' initiative, an 18–24 month process to replace the Community Energy Plan with a comprehensive Climate Action Plan; staff outlined hazards (heat, heavy rainfall), phased engagement and a target to present a draft in 2027 for community review.

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Rich Dooley, director of climate policy, briefed the commission on the County's first comprehensive Climate Action Plan, which will build on the existing Community Energy Plan and expand to include resilience, circular economy strategies and ecosystem health.

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