The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County.

On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Kevin Smith, division manager for energy programs with the Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination, about the County’s Operational Energy Strategy, which is focused on reducing energy use to save money and lower carbon emissions that support a healthier environment. Learn more about the strategy at fairfaxcounty.gov/environment-energy-coordination/operational-energy-strategy

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