Transportation and Climate Initiative Welcomes the Commonwealth of Virginia
Virginia joins regional coalition of states working for low-carbon transportation solutions
The Commonwealth of Virginia on September 12th became the 13th U.S. jurisdiction to join the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). In a letter to the Georgetown Climate Center, which facilitates TCI on behalf of the participating state agencies, Virginia Natural ...
The Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) is pleased to announce that presentations and a video recording from the June 14th “Franklin County Ohio’s Landfill Gas to Pipeline RNG Energy Project” webinar are now available on the LMOP website. The webinar provided an overview of this successful project that upgrades LFG into pipeline quality RNG for vehicle fuel.
Two speakers–representatives from the project developer and the natural gas utility–shared their perspectives on how they collaborated to successfully develop this project:
From: Electrify America Mike Morgan:
Brugh’s Mill Country Store in Virginia Opens EV Charging Services from Electrify America
Second Electrify America Charging Station in the U.S. to offer DC 350kW Fast Charger
Fincastle, VA (May 15, 2018) – Brugh’s Mill Country Store in Fincastle, VA has become the second location in the country and first in Virginia to open one of ...
On Thursday, April 26 2018 Laura Bryant passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
Laura’s strength touched many people and she will truly be missed by her family and friends. Laura was alumnus of JMU and former member of the Virginia Clean Cities team and will be missed.
As friends of Laura, many have asked how they might help and support the family. With their blessing, friends have decided to circulate ...
Continue Reading →We’re bringing homeowners and small businesses interested in installing solar and/or electric vehicle chargers together in a group, or co-op. Co-op participants join the group at no obligation to receive discounted pricing and unbiased, installer-neutral support throughout the process. Our experienced team ensures you understand the basics of installing solar and EV charging as well as receive a competitive proposal from a qualified installer.
Homeowners or businesses participating in the Arlington Solar and EV ...
Continue Reading →Comment: “Virginia Clean Cities supports Virginia’s executive actions Tuesday recognizing the Commonwealth’s role in reducing air pollution to maintain and improve our quality of life in the Commonwealth. Proclamations at the federal level to abandon clean air and fuel efficiency programs are occurring at an alarming rate, and individual, local, state, and federal actions can all contribute to economic, environmental, and energy security improvements in our communities. ” – Alleyn Harned, Director, Virginia Clean Cities.
Governor Northam Signs Executive ...
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Hotels, conference centers, and tourist destinations throughout Virginia are looking seriously at electric vehicle charging stations for their visitors and customers. The process of installing an electric vehicle charger is affordable and simple and can lead to new business.
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Continue Reading →Picture Brightens for DOE Clean Cities Based on Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill Just Released
Yesterday, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives released the details of the $1.3 trillion spending bill that would fund the federal government through the end of the current federal fiscal year, September 2018. Within the 2,232 pages of details Transportation Energy Partners (TEP) identified a few a few lines concerning funding for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities program.
Based on the released Omnibus bill, ...
Continue Reading →April 30-May 3, 2018
Long Beach, CA
The Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo is the nation’s largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event. Connected vehicle technologies, fuel efficiency improvement strategies and equipment, and drivetrain electrification will be key focal points for the 2018 show.
Virginia Clean Cities stakeholders are eligible to receive discounted registration. Stakeholders can use the code CCMEMBER to receive $50 off registration (valid through 4/27/18).
More details and the agenda can be found here.
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It’s exciting: The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator (afdc.energy.gov/locator/stations/) has undergone a major makeover. Constant improvement is at the core, which is why DOE and NREL are always striving to make the AFDC’s tools easier to use and the data more accessible. The Station Locator boasts new features and an improved user interface built on ...
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