A new state contract brought forth by James Madison University provides vehicle fleets in the Commonwealth of Virginia with new pricing on propane autogas vehicle conversion equipment, in addition to access to renewable propane autogas. Blossman Gas is the equipment and fueling partner on the contract, available to all fleets in ...

On February 8^th, 2024, Virginia Clean Cities staff joined partners EVNoire, Drive Electric RVA, Generation 180 and more for Electric Vehicle (EV) Day at the Capitol in Richmond. Representatives from the NAACP, AAA Mid-Atlantic, Virginia State University, Virginia Commonwealth University and environmental organizations also joined the public event. Local EV club Drive Electric RVA organized a vehicle ...

EPA Mid-Atlantic has reminded us all that February 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. ET is the deadline to submit your complete 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate application. Late applications will not be accepted, so be sure to submit your application before the deadline.

EPA is offering at least $500 million for electric, propane and compressed natural gas school buses through the 2023 Clean School ...

Press release and image courtesy of Roush Clean Tech.

With millions of Americans facing sub-zero temperatures this winter, school systems need reliable transportation that operates well in cold weather.

Cold Weather Performance

Cold weather should not be a constant barrier to getting children to and from school. Thankfully, the 1,000+ school districts operating propane school buses are consistently and seamlessly transporting ...

Photo courtesy of Blink Charging.

In January 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $622.57 million in grant funding for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program to 47 applicants. These awards go to entities that are strategically deploying publicly accessible EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure.

“Virginia Clean Cities commends all communities and technology providers ...

Qualifying businesses, tax-exempt organizations or entities such as state, local and tribal governments can take advantage of certain tax credits even if they don’t have taxable income through new elective payment and transfer options. These options can be applied to certain clean energy and manufacturing credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and CHIPS Act.

A wide range of clean fuel tax credits and clean energy tax credits can be taken directly through the system for cities, governments and nonprofits. ...

Image courtesy of BBI International and Biomass Magazine.

The 17th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo will take place March 4-6, 2024, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA. This dynamic event unites industry professionals from all sectors of the world’s interconnected biomass utilization industries—biobased power, thermal energy, fuels and chemicals.

Virginia biofuels and bioproducts producers receive free registration to attend. ...

Virginia Clean Cities would like to share this upcoming training opportunity with you:

Do you know a small business owner who is trying to do well by doing good? 

Are you a small business owner who is trying to do well by doing good? 

Nominate yourself, or your favorite small business to receive the gift of doing well by ...