In early September, the federal government released one of its most ambitious plans yet for the U.S. clean energy transition. The Department of Energy (DOE), in its Solar Futures Study, outlined a blueprint to power the country with a whopping 40 percent solar energy by 2035—a mere 14 years from now. This shift would require dramatically ...
Continue Reading →Electric Vehicle Data Dashboard
Virginia Clean Cities published additional data and tools related to electric vehicles at https://driveelectricva.org/why-drive-electric/ev-dashboard/ – this includes an interactive map of electric vehicle registrations, as processed in partnership with EV Atlas. Data is available by make, model, and volume of electric vehicle by locality from this tool. The dashboard also includes detail on electric vehicle charging station locations, and links to other tools.
Continue Reading →NAFA Green Garage Contest
The NAFA Green Garages Contest is Now Open The concept of the Green Garage Contest is to bring together the most progressive and environmentally committed fleets to share best practices for eco-friendly vehicle fleet maintenance garages. From solar panels on the roof to waste oil heating systems, the contestants will share innovative and simple ways to “green the ... |
VCC and Blue Bird Launch Virginia Electric School Bus Tour
The Inaugural Virginia Electric School Bus Tour was an enormous success!
In a partnership with Virginia Clean Cities, Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia launched the Virginia Electric School Bus Tour which consisted of numerous Ride & Drive events throughout the state of Virginia.
The bus traveled over 1,000 miles on Virginia roads and ...
Continue Reading →Federal Strategies to Boost Jobs and Secure U.S. Energy/Environmental Leadership
On Earth Day 2021, the U.S. Government today released a statement on domestic clean energy leadership to meet the growing global crisis. Transportation notes follow:
Creating jobs and tackling climate change go hand in hand – empowering the U.S. to build more resilient infrastructure, expand access to clean air and drinking water, spur American technological innovations, and create good-paying, union jobs along the way.
To develop the goal, the Administration analyzed how ...
Continue Reading →$180M FTA Low or No Emission Bus Program for FY2021
What is it? What’s it do for you? How can you get help?
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced availability of $180M for FY2021 under its Low or No Emission Program (Low-No Program). The funding can assist transit operators to purchase or lease low- or no-emission vehicles, acquire related refueling or charging equipment and upgrade facilities. Funds can also cover costs incidental ...
Continue Reading →$180 million for Low or No Emission Transit
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the availability of up to $180 million in competitive grant funds through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FTA’s Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program. The Low-No Program helps eligible project sponsors purchase or lease low- or no-emission vehicles and supports facilities that use advanced technologies to provide cleaner, more energy efficient transit operations in communities across ... |
Support DOE’s EV Efforts Through EV WATTS!
Through EV WATTS, your driving and charging patterns will inform federal EV support efforts! |
We hope you will join us for an exciting initiative that will contribute to federal government understanding of the need for electric vehicle charging infrastructure support while showcasing electric vehicle usage. The Electric Vehicle Widescale Analysis for Tomorrow’s Transportation Solutions (EV WATTS) project is being supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, organized through Energetics (Akimeka).
EV WATTS is addressing a growing need for practical information ...
Continue Reading →Fleet Experiences and Options: Light Duty Electric
Please check out this session September 14, 2:30pm of Midwest Green Transportation Conference – Fleet Experience & Options, Light Duty EVs: To register for this session click here – event is FREE session detail https://www.cleanfuelsohio.org/mwgt-electric-vehicles download Whova ap on your device. This session is recorded.
Some links related to the Fleet Experiences and ...
Continue Reading →VCC at JMU Hiring for TWO Team Roles
Virginia Clean Cities, based in Harrisonburg Virginia, is reaching out to identify candidates for two career positions with the organization. Please respond soon as the search closes on Sept 24, 2020.
VCC is hiring for a Program Coordinator! This is a critical role for the Coalition, and Coordinators engage a range of projects and stakeholder opportunities. This is a career ...
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