The Eco-City Business program is a free program from the City of Alexandria that provides technical support to local businesses to help you save money, conserve energy and water, reduce waste, and achieve your sustainability goals—while also improving your bottom line. 

All Eco-City Businesses receive marketing materials and support, including physical and digital decals to show your participation, inclusion in City communications on green businesses, and guidance from the Office of Climate Action on taking your sustainability efforts to the next level. Businesses that have already taken action to be sustainable can earn recognition as a Silver or Gold Eco-City Business!

The Office of Climate Action is looking forward to working with businesses on sustainability. This type of collaborative action is crucial to achieving the Environmental Action Plan 2040 goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and by 80 to 100% by 2050. Together, we can make Alexandria a greener place to live, work, and visit.

Fill out this form to sign up today!

Applications are open for the City of Alexandria’s program to offer FREE electric vehicle (EV) charging feasibility assessments for Eco-City Businesses. 

More drivers than ever are choosing EVs. Installing EV chargers at your business is a great way to attract new customers, keep them on-site longer, and create an additional revenue stream.

The City of Alexandria is offering Eco-City Businesses FREE EV charging feasibility assessments. Participating businesses will receive an in-person site evaluation to review potential charger locations and quantities, followed by a feasibility report prepared by industry experts at Blue Whale EV. The report will include installation requirements, cost estimates, and conceptual drawings for the project.

Limited assessments are available—apply today! The application takes less than 5 minutes to complete. 

Submit your application

Application deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 

Applications will be reviewed in the order received, with priority given to businesses that own their parking areas.

Want to learn more?

Register for our webinar on Thursday, February 26 from 10 – 11am. The webinar will cover program details, how to apply, and the benefits of having EV chargers at your business. 

The Eco-City Business Program hosts webinars that dive into specific topics to help businesses save money, attract customers, and be more sustainable. All local businesses are invited to join these webinars, and registration links will be posted to this page as they are available. 

Join the Eco-City Business program to have notifications for upcoming webinars and other program resources delivered straight to your inbox!

UPCOMING webinarS

Electric Vehicle (EV) Feasibility Assessments for Eco-City Businesses: February 26, 2026

Applications are open for the City of Alexandria’s program to offer FREE electric vehicle (EV) charging feasibility assessments for Eco-City Businesses. Join this webinar to learn more about the program, how to apply, and the benefits of having EV chargers at your business. 

• When: February 26, 10-11 am
• Who: Webinar open to all Alexandria businesses; assessments offered to Eco-City Businesses
• Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/9y0jSE85RJC4RWWdBNCQkg 

Speakers: 

• Amy Posner, Electric Vehicle Planner, City of Alexandria
• Nick McNulty, Managing Director, Blue Whale EV

For more information, email Samantha.Heitsch@AlexandriaVA.gov.

Previous Webinars

Missed a previous webinar? Visit this page for a recording and to find topic-specific resources.

Stormwater Utility Credit Program and Flood Mitigation Grant (February 4, 2026)

Every drop of stormwater plays a role in protecting the Chesapeake Bay. This webinar  discussed how the City’s Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Program empowers businesses to manage stormwater, improve local water quality, and earn up to 50% off their stormwater utility fee.

With guest speakers Camille Liebnitzky, PE, ENV SP, Stormwater Utility Manager and Senior Environmental Engineer with the City of Alexandria, and Ryan Zellman, Stormwater Utility Program Analyst with the City of Alexandria.

Reducing Waste (November 2025)

We’ve all heard “reduce, reuse, recycle” – but what does that actually look like if you’re a local business? This webinar discussed how reducing waste can improve your bottom line, strategies for reducing waste at your business, and resources to help you get there.

Hosted by Samantha Heitsch, City of Alexandria’s Sustainability Coordinator and program manager for the Eco-City Business Program, with guest speaker Howard Lee, City of Alexandria’s Resource Recovery Manager.

Marketing Your Sustainability (September 2025)

Research shows that customers value sustainability. This webinar discussed how businesses can leverage this in their marketing and brainstormed strategies for attendees to implement this at their businesses! 

Hosted by Samantha Heitsch, City of Alexandria’s Sustainability Coordinator and program manager for the Eco-City Business Program. Guest speakers include Julie Chapman, ALX Dog Walk; Karen Butcher, Port City Brewing Company; and Suhyoon Wood, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership.

Energy 101 (August 2025)

This webinar is designed to help local business owners and staff:

1. Develop a deeper understanding of how your business uses energy,
2. Identify ways to save money and electricity at your business, and
3. Take action, including how to enroll in free programs from Dominion that can provide support and financial incentives.

Speakers included Samantha Heitsch, Eco-City Business program coordinator at the City of Alexandria, and Josh Ward and Justin Deckert, who are from Dominion Energy’s Energy Conservation Programs for nonresidential customers.

Interested in saving energy and reducing utility bills at your business? The actions below are a great starting point. 

You can also enroll in free programs from Dominion Energy for a free energy assessment and rebates on energy-efficient lighting:

• To join Dominion's Building Engagement Program, email josh.ward@honeywell.com.
• To join Dominion's Commercial Lighting Systems and Controls program, get in touch with one of their contractors.
  • Or, email barbara.waterman@honeywell.com.
• And, here is where you can find all of Dominion’s programs for businesses: domsavings.com/my-business

Meet our network of Eco-City Businesses! Thank you for making eco-friendly choices, and keep up the good work.

Gold: 

• Port City Brewing Company

Silver: 

• Alexandria & Company
• Magpie Reclamations

Eco-City Business: 

• Alexandria Massage Therapy
• ALX Dog Walk
• Atlas Brew Works
• Bagel Uprising
• BeeLiner Diner
• Bluemont Local
• Del Ray Psych & Wellness
• District Biscuit Company
• Earthingwell
• Handy Bikes
• Hank's Oyster Bar
• Holistic Hair Studio
• Honey Do Today LLC
• ISO Candles
• Made in ALX
• MHD Builds
• Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop
• Noi's Kitchen
• Patagonia Old Town
• Penny Post
• Pippin Toy Co.
• Red Barn Mercantile
• Salon deZEN
• Silver Diner
• Stardust Vintage & Gift
• Sustainably D Marie LLC
• Team Network LLC
• Ten Thousand Villages (King Street)
• The Dog Park
• Trek Bicycle Alexandria North
• UpCycle Creative Reuse Center
• Wonderologie LLC

Recognized businesses receive many benefits by participating in the program, including:

• A window cling to display your recognition at your business and a digital version for your website
• Inclusion in a list of sustainable businesses on the program website —which can elevate your presence with event coordinators and consumers who have demonstrated an interest in greener vendors
• Support from the Office of Climate Action for achieving the next recognition tier
• Resources on the benefits of integrating sustainability into your business, and information on the available incentives to help take these actions
• Money saved by achieving greater water and energy efficiency

Email Samantha Heitsch, City Sustainability Coordinator: Samantha.Heitsch@AlexandriaVA.gov