Energy Management

As a measure to reduce the causes of climate change, The City of Norfolk Energy Management Teams works to implement a comprehensive energy strategy for government operations as well as provide resources for resident energy-related programs. Norfolk’s energy management strategy addresses energy demand reduction, building energy efficiency and renewable energy generation. 

Norfolk Energy Dashboard

The City of Norfolk Energy Dashboard contains data on energy use and cost, including electric, natural gas, and solar at City of Norfolk facilities. Energy consumption data is collected in EnergyCAP, a system that tracks Norfolk’s energy management and utility bill accounting. 



Better Buildings ImageEnergy Demand Reduction

In support of the City’s Climate Action Plan, in 2022, Norfolk City Council adopted a resolution to commit to reducing energy consumption in government buildings by 20% by the year 2032. The City has joined the Better Buildings Challenge, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designed to improve the lives of the American people by driving leadership in energy innovation by partnering with local government to make municipal buildings more energy-efficient by accelerating investment and sharing successful best practices. 

In order to reduce energy demand Norfolk continues to make investments in LED lighting technology, retrofit buildings with more energy efficient HVAC systems and promote Energy Treasure Hunts, events where City employees are invited to search for opportunities for energy savings in City buildings.  As a partner of the Better Buildings Challenge, the City of Norfolk tracks progress on the dashboard below. 

Better Buildings Dashboard


Renewable Energy

Once a building has reduced its energy demand, the next step in combatting climate change through energy management is renewable energy generation. The City is currently investigating installing solar arrays on City buildings. Norfolk is also proud to be a SolSmart Gold City, recognition achieved by implementing best practices to make it easier for residents and businesses to install and access solar energy. Visit our Solar page to learn more! 

Energy Efficiency Resources

The City of Norfolk is committed to helping residents and businesses save energy, lower utility costs, and protect the environment. Visit these resource webpages and learn how to make your home, workplace, and community more energy-efficient:

 Virginia Energy Connect: Created and managed by the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) to connect homeowners, businesses, property owners, and renters to energy improvement programs and workforce development opportunities.

 Virginia Energy Sense: Explore energy savings opportunities, incentives and rebates, and energy-efficient products.

Dominion Energy – FREE Home Energy Savings Kit: Complete a brief energy audit quiz and receive a free energy savings kit delivered to your door.

 Dominion Energy – Small Business Improvement Program: Qualifying businesses can save through an on-site energy assessment and receive incentives for making energy-efficient improvements.

 Virginia Natural Gas: Request a free Energy Savings Kit.