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Save Energy, Water, and $$$ August 3-5

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Ande Remington

Want to make your home more energy and water efficient AND save some money?  Each year, Virginia has a 3-day sales tax holiday starting the first Friday in August. This year, the 3-day tax-free weekend is from August 3-5, 2018. … Continue reading →

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Energy Action Month Tour: HRSD York River Treatment Plant

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Brandon Herbert

Please join us for an employee-only tour of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) York River Treatment Facility. HRSD operates nine major award-winning treatment plants in Hampton Roads and four smaller plants on the Middle Peninsula with a combined capacity … Continue reading →

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Energy Action Month Tour: Hampton-NASA Waste to Energy Facility (RECOUP)

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Brandon Herbert

Did you know that all of NASA Langley’s trash, as well as a significant percentage of the area’s municipal waste, is converted to steam that heats LaRC’s buildings and even runs some of our wind tunnels? When LaRC uses this … Continue reading →

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Energy Action Month Tour: CBF Brock Environmental Center

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Brandon Herbert

Please join us on October 18th, 2017 for a LaRC employee tour of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center, a net-zero, living building challenge award winner. There are limited spaces available for this tour, so register today! We will … Continue reading →

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October is Energy Action Month!

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Brandon Herbert

This October, during LaRC’s Energy Action Month, LaRC employees are invited to participate in a wide range of events exploring energy and water conservation. Join the LaRC Energy Team in touring the Tidewater region’s most energy/water/waste efficient commercial building, watching … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Smarter Holiday Savings

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Ande Remington

  With cold weather and the holidays approaching, it’s time to start decorating and preparing for gatherings with family and friends. Whether you’re staying home or traveling, here are some simple tips to help you save this season:  -Save on your … Continue reading →

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