Become an Energy Master!

Modeled after the successful master gardeners training program, the award-winning Energy Masters program trains corps of volunteers in energy efficiency and water conservation techniques and in community education and outreach. Once trained, volunteers contribute 40 hours of community service over the course of a year, at which point they become certified.

Our Impact

Since the program’s inception in 2011, we’ve trained more than 120 volunteers who have helped more than 480 families living in affordable housing buildings in Arlington to decrease their energy and water usage and improve the comfort of their homes.

This year, we are thrilled to expand our work into the City of Alexandria!

The Training Program

Six training sessions will be held on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. between September 30^th and November 4^th.

Three tracks are available with different focus areas:

• Energy Coach (community education and outreach)
• Energy EcoAction Arlington (hands-on improvements)
• Energy Master (community/outreach education and hands-on improvements)

Pathway available for high school and college students as well with reduced volunteer requirements.

Apply Today!

Applications accepted through September 15^th, or until all spaces are full. Apply by August 30^th and enjoy a $5 discount off the $65 registration fee.* A background check is required for all adult volunteers who participate in the program.**

Learn more and apply online:

• Community Volunteer Application
• Student Apprentice Volunteer Application

Our Partners and Funders

The program was created by EcoAction Arlington working in partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension and Arlington Thrive.

Energy Masters program is funded with generous support from the Arlington County Community Development Fund, the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) and the Department of Environmental Services and the City of Alexandria.

Affordable housing partners including AHC, Inc.,’  Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH), and the Arlington County Department of Human Service, and new in 2015, the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

With additional support and in-kind donations from …

*Registration fee not applicable to student volunteers. Needs-based waivers available. Please email us to inquire.

** $9.95 fee for online background check paid by applicant at time of submission, once accepted into the training program. Background check not required for high school student volunteers.