The Step2Savings Energy Challenge is a FREE program designed to help multi-family buildings and places of worship reduce energy use, strengthen their bottom line, and increase marketability. Improving your building’s energy and water efficiency is one of the most effective ways to lower and control costs, while also enhancing the comfort of residents, improving indoor air quality, and extending the useful life of building systems.

Through the Step2Savings Energy Challenge, the City provides FREE technical assistance to help you:

• Set and achieve impactful energy reduction targets,
• Develop a customized action plan to achieve that target, and
• Track performance and document your energy savings.

Participants also receive:

• Public recognition for your leadership and successful actions,
• Technical support for ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager data collection and entry,
• Connections to industry experts, best practices, and funding opportunities,
• Educational resources, including articles and case studies,
• Access to software tools to evaluate capital planning investments, and
• Potential joint procurement opportunities to simplify the purchase of equipment like solar panels, heat pumps, and smart thermostats.

The Step2Savings Energy Challenge makes it easier to reduce expenses, strengthen your competitive position, and provide a healthier living environment for building residents and occupants. Join the Step2Savings Energy Challenge today and start turning energy savings into long-term value. 

To join the Challenge, complete the Sign-Up Form here.

For questions, contact Valerie Amor, Energy Manager, valerie.amor@alexandriava.gov, 703.746.3705.

UPCOMING webinarS

Virtual Informational Session #1: The Step2Savings Energy Challenge for Places of Worship

The City of Alexandria in partnership with Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) and Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) will host a virtual informational session on the Step2Savings Energy Challenge for Places of Worship. The first virtual informational session will occur on September 17, 2026 from 2 pm until 3 pm. Registration is available here: https://alexandriava.zoom.us/meeting/register/T-Ju6tZ2SN-Vp2xYsWS1Eg

Virtual Informational Session #2: The Step2Savings Energy Challenge for Places of Worship

The City of Alexandria in partnership with Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) and Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) will host a virtual informational session on the Step2Savings Energy Challenge for Places of Worship. The first virtual informational session will occur on September 24, 2026 from 7:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Registration is available here: https://alexandriava.zoom.us/meeting/register/00APBflZR1iszo-YDolcZA

Step2Savings Webinar #3: Identifying Savings - Common Sustainability Opportunities

The City will host the third in a series of webinars on October 14, 2026. Industry experts will identify potential operations, mechanical system and maintenance opportunities that will result in energy and cost savings. 

Previous Webinars

Step2Savings Webinar#2: Accessing Your Building's Utility Data

The City hosted a webinar on September 16, 2026 providing an overview of how to access your building's utility data. Speakers included representatives from local utilities and other benchmarking experts.

• Webinar #2 Recording: Step2Savings Energy Challenge Webinar #2 Recording
• Webinar #2 Virginia American Water Presentation
• Webinar #2 ThresholdStack Presentation

Step2Savings Webinar #1: Establishing You Baseline and Benchmarking, Introduction to Energy Star Portfolio Manager (ESPM)

The City held a webinar on August 12, 2026 to provide an overview of the program and how to set-up an account in Energy Star Portfolio Manager.

• Webinar #1 Recording: Step2Savings Energy Challenge Webinar #1 Recording
• Webinar #1 PowerPoint Presentation: Step2Savings Energy Challenge Webinar #1 PowerPoint