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ACE is Hiring!
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Energy Masters
Workday Coordinator
Do you know a logistical whiz who can help wrangle volunteers and coordinate our Energy Masters Workdays? If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more! Fall Intern
We are also accepting applications for a fall internship position. Although the internship is unpaid, the experience you'll gain will be priceless. Learn more!
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Free Programs for Schools!
ACE offers free workshops on energy and environmental education topics that are aligned with the SOLs. Visit our website to learn more about the programs and sign up for one today!
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Thanks for Your Support
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ACE depends on the donations of individual members to support our work in the community protecting open spaces, preserving water quality, and promoting energy efficiency.
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Coinciding with the launch of the 2014-15 Arlington Energy Masters Program Year, this special issue is all about energy! From the Arlington Energy Masters program (and a special feature highlighting one volunteer's story on why they became an Energy Master) to new workshops on insulation, sealing and solar power, there is something for everyone!
Read on and sign up to attend an event or two today!
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Help Arlington Become a
More Sustainable Community:
Become an Arlington Energy Master
 Celebrating it's fourth year, the highly successful and award-winning Arlington Energy Masters program promotes a more energy efficient and sustainable community by engaging professionally trained volunteers in energy efficiency, weatherization, and water conservation techniques, and in delivering community education and outreach programs. High school and college students are also welcome to participate as Energy-Masters-in-Training. This is a great opportunity for students to learn hands-on skills and earn community service hours. Applications will be accepted through September 15 or until all spaces are filled. Apply today! Not ready to become an Energy Master? Learn more about the many other ways that you can contribute the the program.
Energy Master Volunteer Profile
Jonthan Ludwig
Class of 2014
 A recent Energy Masters graduate shares his inspiration for becoming an Energy Master and why he continues to be involved. Prior to starting the program, Jonathan had been spending hundreds of painstaking hours writing a masters thesis on the LEED green building rating system, but hadn't acquired any real-world knowledge or technical skills in that process. "Getting some actual hands-on experience seemed like a critical component to my education." - Read More!
Energy Efficiency ~ Beyond the Basics:
Insulation and Sealing
Thursday, September 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  This workshop will explore building science, the thermal envelope of your home, and tips on how to improve your home's energy efficiency. Cost is $15 (free for ACE members and Arlington Energy Masters.) Register today!
Energy Education Training for
School Volunteers
Tuesday, September 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 This workshop provides training for volunteers to deliver interactive programs to K-12 classrooms. The program features engaging lessons from the National Energy Education Development Project, NEED. Register today!
Energy and Faith Workshop
Sunday, September 28, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
 This workshop, presented by ACE and Interfaith Power and Light, will cover the importance of energy efficiency and tips for saving energy in the home with reflection on the responsibility of people of faith to consider the impact of our electricity use. A potluck dinner and social hour will be held prior to the event. Read More!
Going Solar: A How-To Workshop
Wednesday, November 5th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
 Thinking about going solar but don't know where to start? This free workshop for homeowners will provide an introduction to solar power use in the home and will feature a discussion of how solar power works, types of solar equipment, roof and shade requirements, costs, and incentives. Learn more and Register Today!
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All the best,
  Elenor Hodges
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
3308 S. Stafford Street
Arlington, VA 22206
Office: 703-228-6427
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