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
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 ...
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Position Summary Information
| Working Title | Administrative and Financial Coordinator – Virginia Clean Cities |
|---|---|
| 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 ... |
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 ...
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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 ... |
Notes from manufacturers preparing for technology transitions ahead with passenger electric vehicles:
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Act; https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5376/text) amends the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit (https://www.irs.gov/businesses/plug-in-electric-vehicle-credit-irc-30-and-irc-30d), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, and adds a new requirement for final assembly in North America that takes effect on August 16, 2022. Beginning January 1, 2023, new amendments to the Clean Vehicle Credit will go into effect, including domestic critical mineral and battery component extraction and manufacturing requirements, manufacturer suggested retail price restrictions, and income restrictions. Please note that ...
Continue Reading →$7/month Off Peak Utility Incentive REC
Enroll at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative for a limited-time offer to join REC’s new electric vehicle bill credit pilot. The first 200 all-electric or plug-in hybrid drivers will be eligible for a $7 bill credit each month, which is the same as 200 miles of free charging. To participate, you will need to:
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2022 | CONTACT: Greg Bilyeu 804-382-7212 Greg.Bilyeu@DEQ.Virginia.gov |
| Clean School Bus Program to provide 58 electric buses for 11 public school districts |
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RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced more than $14 million in funding for public schools throughout the Commonwealth to replace old diesel school ... |
Reposted from Reuters – Alexandra Alper
Brings fuel cost savings without significant air quality impact expected. Higher blends of ethanol all summer long.
WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will unveil plans on Tuesday to extend the availability of higher biofuels-blended gasoline during the summer to curb soaring fuel costs and to cut reliance on foreign energy sources, senior administration officials said.
The move represents the administration’s latest attempt to tamp down inflation, which hit a ...
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