Question of the Month: What are the key terms to know when discussing natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and their fueling infrastructure?

Answer: As with all alternative fuels, it is important to know how to “talk the talk” when it comes to natural gas. Becoming familiar with the terms below will help you better understand NGVs and the associated fueling infrastructure, so that you can ask the right questions and make informed decisions:

Fuel Types
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): CNG is one of ...

With rising and uncertain electricity prices, wind and solar energy are attractive alternative power generation options for homeowners and small businesses.

The Virginia Center for Wind Energy and Virginia Clean Cities are offering an Open House to inform homeowners and businesses about the environmental and local economic benefits of charging electric vehicles with clean, renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.

Stop by the Showcase on Saturday,  June 15 to learn more about changing your fuel from gas to wind or ...

The recently-released Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker (http://www.aeltracker.org/) allows users to find and track advanced energy legislation at the state level. The site is searchable by state, policy category (including transportation, emissions, and financing and financial incentives), keyword, bill number, and/or sponsor. Search results include information that you would typically find on a state legislature website (bill sponsor, recent actions, a link to bill text) in a concise and consistent format.

The Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker is a good compliment to the Alternative ...

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

Application Deadline extended to May 31, 2013

Increased funding Available

The deadline for accepting grant applications for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) has been extended to May 31, 2013. Additionally, Congress has substantially increased the funding available which will allow for a greater number of projects to be awarded funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements.  The basic program requirements are as follows:

·         Eligible applicants include rural small for-profit businesses or agricultural ...

For the year 2012, the Commonwealth of Virginia was noted to have more than 290 clean fueling stations for more than 80 clean fleets, prevented more than 69,500 tons of CO2, and displaced more than 9 million gallons of petroleum! For more information, check out the full Annual Report!

The University of Virginia’s Department of Parking & Transportation and Facilities Management have partnered with Kyle Smalkowski, a fourth-year student in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, to install a new level-two EV charger, the first of it’s kind in the Charlottesville area, at the University’s Central Grounds Parking Garage at 400 Emmet Street in Charlottesville. The University is set to open the station, which was funded by grants from the Parents Committee and Student Council’s Green Initiatives Funding ...

Breaking News: ROUSH CleanTech on PBS this Weekend!

Joe Thompson, president of ROUSH CleanTech, will be on John McElroy’s ‘Autoline Detroit’ on PBS this weekend.

Joe will appear alongside Rob Stevens (Ford) and Wayne Moore (CleanFuel USA) on a panel discussing rising fuel prices, the future of alternative fuels, and what we see as the next inexpensive energy source.

Please check with your local PBS affiliate to see what day and time ...