DEQ is now accepting applications to fund all-electric projects through the Clean Air Communities Program (CACP). Through a competitive application process, DEQ will award $20 million to government entities for all-electric projects that will eliminate harmful air pollutants and mitigate climate change.

Important Dates

Oct. 2020 – Application period begins

Oct. 21, 2020 Informational webinar for potential applicants. The webinar was recorded and is available for viewing. View FAQs from the webinar.

Jan. 11, 2021 – Application deadline

March 2021 – Awards announced

Note: DEQ reserves the right to adjust the ...

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is now accepting applications to fund all-electric projects to reduce air pollution and mitigate climate change through the new Clean Air Communities Program. Through this competitive grant process, DEQ will award $20 million to government entities from its share of the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust.
The program is open to state, local and tribal government entities to support public projects that replace medium and heavy duty diesel vehicles with all-electric vehicles. Funds may also ...

State agencies and local governments in current or former specific air quality non-attainment, ozone attainment and/or maintenance areas may be reimbursed for incremental costs to transition to alternative fuels such as electric, natural gas or propane autogas.  Agencies are encouraged to apply.  Reimbursements are up to an average of $10,000 for the incremental cost of new vehicles or reasonable aftermarket conversions.

Funding is currently available through June 30, 2021.

2013 Ford E-450 with a V-10 converted dedicated Natural Gas fueled engine ...

The Smart Charging Infrastructure Pilot (or “SCIP”) Program supports electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Virginia and will inform the design of managed charging programs and other EV customer offerings in the future.

The SCIP Program will provide rebates for qualifying EV charging stations, charging infrastructure and installation, commonly referred to as “make-ready,” and network fees. See rebate amounts in the table below.

Join Dominoin for a Smart Charging Pilot Program launch webinar on October 1st, 2020 at 11am!

The zero‐emission bus (ZEB) market, including Battery Electric Buses and Fuel Cell Electric Buses, has seen significant growth in recent years. ZEBs do not rely on fossil fuels for operation and have zero harmful tailpipe emissions, improving local air quality. The increase in market interest has also helped decrease product pricing.

The TRB Transit Cooperative Research Program’s pre-publication draft of TCRP Research Report 219: Guidebook for Deploying Zero-Emission Transit Buses is designed to provide transit agencies with information on current best ...

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is seeking a technology partner to collaborate in implementing an electric vehicle solution.   If interested, please submit your organization’s technology solution by responding to REC’s Request for Information and respond by September 30, 2020.

Request for Information- EV Technology Solution for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

1.     Project Information/Statement of Need — REC seeks a partner to measure time-stamped kilowatt hours consumed by residential Level 2 electric vehicle chargers, using a technology other than a second utility meter. The chosen solution will be implemented initially as a pilot in 2021 for up to 200 residential EV ...

By Todd Mouw, president of ROUSH CleanTech

Nearly four years ago, the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal erupted. It led to a settlement of over $14 billion with $2.9 billion earmarked for the Environmental Mitigation Trust (EMT) to fund projects that reduce nitrogen oxides — harmful emissions regulated under federal air quality standards because they are known to be harmful to human health and to the environment.

Since then, states have slated over $234 million of EMT funds for “clean diesel” projects. In ...

Tools and Resources to Help Measure Electrification Impacts—Find Your Tool

The 2020 Fuel Economy Guide provides detailed fuel economy estimates for MY 2020 light-duty vehicles, along with estimated annual fuel costs and other information for prospective car buyers. The electronic version of the Guide is available online at https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/pdfs/guides/FEG2020.pdf