At Virginia Clean Cities, outreach events are valuable opportunities to connect with stakeholders. We have just published our calendar of events, from July of 2023 to June of 2024. This calendar documents the events we host, as well as events by our stakeholders and partners that we are attending or otherwise support. It also shows what you might be able ...
Continue Reading →VDOT NEVI Request For Applications Update
From the VDOT NEVI team: VDOT has extended the due date for applications to the VDOT Phase I National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Request For Applications (RFA-21191) to Friday, October 6, 2023 at 6:00PM EST. Addendum No. 2 covering this schedule change, as well as answers to questions received by August 11, 2023 have been posted to the Commonwealth’s Marketplace, eVA.
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Continue Reading →Technology Happy Hour: Dominion Energy Hydrogen
On June 15th, 2023, Dominion Energy joined Virginia Clean Cities for the Technology Happy Hour. During the session, Geovanni Castano with Dominion Energy gave an introduction to hydrogen, a closer look at the fuel for heavy-duty transportation, and a glimpse at Hydrogen Hubs in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
To learn more about hydrogen, watch a recording of our Technology Happy Hour session below or on our YouTube channel.
Virginia Tech Awarded Nearly 1.5 million for Appalachian Hydrogen Storage Research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recently granted close to $34 million to 19 research projects led by both industry and university sectors. These projects aim to advance innovative technologies that will enhance the accessibility and affordability of clean hydrogen as a fuel source for electricity generation, industrial ...
Continue Reading →Virtual Electric School Bus Trainings (Free)
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City of Chesapeake is the First Municipal Renewable Natural Gas Fleet in Virginia
On June 1, 2023, the City of Chesapeake awarded Trillium Transportation Fuels, LLC., a four-year contract for the supply of renewable natural gas (RNG) for the City’s fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) powered solid-waste trucks.
The City is presently using over 21,000 diesel gallon equivalents (DGE) of CNG per month in the solid waste ...
Continue Reading →100 Best Fleets: Virginia Green Fleets
The National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, announced their annual Green Fleet Awards winners on August 14, 2023, during the Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The top fleets included several Virginia Clean Cities stakeholders including:
The Town of Warrenton won a NAFA Green Fleet Rookie of the Year Award. The Town is a leader in hybrid vehicle adoption in their police department with a goal of 100 percent hybrid ...
Continue Reading →2022-2023 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Funding
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On August 2, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the 2022-2023 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grant Program! The 2022-2023 DERA Grant Program will award approximately $115 million in grants, subject to the availability of funds, the quantity and quality of applications received, and other applicable considerations to implement cleaner technology projects to ... |
Recharged: Used EV Dealership Opens
In recent years, the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has surged and many are eager to purchase their own EV. However, the cost can be a big barrier for many consumers. With the growing focus on sustainability and a green future in Virginia, the state and federal government are implementing various policies and incentives to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles. That’s where a visionary electric vehicle ecommerce ...
Continue Reading →Go-Zero Program: Applications Close July 31st
It’s the last week to apply to the Port of Virginia’s Go-Zero Program! This is a competitive program and an offshoot of the Green Operator Program. The Virginia Green Operator program is a public-private, voluntary program through the Port of Virginia that aims to reduce the amount of air pollution from drayage trucks in the state of Virginia. By incentivizing the purchase of new diesel trucks, the ...
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