The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) this year launched a new up to $50 million program to help communities across the country transition to clean energy systems that are reliable, affordable, equitable, and reflective of local priorities. The Clean Energy to Communities program (C2C) will connect local governments, electric utilities, community-based groups, and others with the innovative modeling and testing tools developed at DOE’s world-class national laboratories to transform their clean energy goals and ambitions into reality.
FTA Grant Webinars: $1.7 Billion Low-No Emission Program funding
Join FTA this month to learn about a competitive funding opportunity for nearly $1.7 billion that will support state and local efforts to modernize aging transit fleets with low- and no-emission buses, renovate and construct bus facilities, and support workforce development.
Potential applicants to the FY23 Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program are welcome to attend either of the two scheduled webinars. Webinar attendees will learn about program eligibility, evaluation criteria and selection considerations, and the ...
Continue Reading →2022 Funding Opportunity for Energy Improvements at Public K-12 School Facilities – Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) – Renew America’s Schools
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On Nov. 30th, 2022 the Department of Energy (DOE) received funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to renew American’s schools within two areas of interest: energy efficiency and health improvements. The program aims to provide funding for public K-12 schools, ...
Continue Reading →1.5 Billion Available through the 2023 RAISE Grant Program
Posted by US. DOT Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Popular RAISE Discretionary Grant Program helps communities build transportation projects that have significant local or regional impact and improve safety and equity.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and ...
Continue Reading →Electrification Coalition Local Government Electric Vehicle Policy Playbook
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In December, Electrification Coalition released their Local Government Playbook. This contains recommendations for how counties, cities, and towns can leverage federal investments in electric vehicle infrastructure. It provides a “checklist” of actions and strategies that local governments can enact now and in the future, including best practices, innovative policy approaches, and lessons from previous charging deployments.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act—signed into ...
Continue Reading →GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR RAIL, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OPEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022
Prospective grantees have until February 1, 2023, to submit applications for FY 2024 funding
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) will begin accepting applications for rail, transit, and commuter assistance grants for the 2024 Fiscal Year at 12:01 A.M. Thursday, December 1, 2022. The annual grant application period runs through February 1, 2023.
Rail, transit, and commuter assistance funds are available through multiple state and federal sources to support public transit service, human service transportation, planning, transportation demand ...
Continue Reading →Harned Inducted into DOE Clean Cities Hall of Fame!
For Immediate Release
Alleyn Harned
804-539-9425
Aharned@vacleancities.org
U.S. Department of Energy Honors Virginia Leader for Advancing Alternative Fuels and Transportation Technologies
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Harrisonburg, Virginia: With over a decade of experience heading a statewide coalition and working on transportation and energy-related issues throughout Virginia, Virginia Clean Cities Executive Director Alleyn Harned is known to his peers as an alternative ...
Continue Reading →VCC Hiring Administrative Staffer
Come join our team! VCC is hiring for an Administrative and Financial Coordinator. Check out the job posting below. Open until filled: https://lnkd.in/e-FRRwdZ
Position Summary Information
Working Title | Administrative and Financial Coordinator – Virginia Clean Cities |
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Position Number | 7263 |
Posting Number | S2892 |
State Role Title | Administrative and Office Specialist III |
Position Type | Classified |
Position Status | Full Time |
FLSA Status | Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime |
College/Division | Research and Scholarship |
Department | 534560 – VCC ENTITY AGREEMENT |
Pay Band | 3 |
Pay Rate | Pay Range |
Specify Range or Amount | $38,000 – $41,000 |
Is this a JMU Only position? | No |
Is this a grant-funded position? | Yes. This is a grant funded position and ... |
EPA FY23 Brownfields Grants – $169 million including past fuel spills
Applications Due: November 22, 2022
Eligible Entities: Local governments and government entities, States, count gov Indian tribes other than Alaskan, Alaska Native Regional Corporation, Alaska Native Village Corporation, and Metlakatla Indian Community, redevelopment agencies, others
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that approximately $169 million in funding is available for Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants under the Fiscal Year 2023 grant competitions. This funding, which is boosted by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, represents a significant investment in overburdened ...
Continue Reading →The Virginia Clean Energy Summit
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We are now 27 days away from VACES! Be sure to register by October 7th to get Early Bird prices! |
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The organizers of VACES are thrilled and honored to announce Senator Tim Kaine’s remarks for our Impacts of The Inflation Reduction Act on Virginia Energy Policy panel. This plenary ... |