On December 11, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 70 tentatively selected applications to receive a total of approximately $735 million in Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles (CHDV) Grant Program funds under the Inflation Reduction Act. The selected applications are projected to fund an estimated 2,400 new Class 6 and Class 7 zero-emission school buses and vocational vehicles, as well as ...

See VCC’s latest video on the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program’s progress in Henrico County, VA!

This program provides funding to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure and other alternative fueling infrastructure. Many in Virginia are proud of the progress made and celebrate the award and expansion ...

The Arlington Transit (ART) Operations and Maintenance Facility (AOMF) is officially open, marking a major milestone in the County’s transportation future.

A ribbon-cutting was held on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to mark the completion of the $96.6 million project – designed to support the County’s expanding public transit bus fleet for years to come. The event on South Shirlington Road celebrated ART’s permanent home for maintenance and operations, the culmination of eight years of planning and ...

In Augusta County, the public schools system has partnered with solar energy company Secure Solar Futures to launch an E-Van pilot program. It aims to shorten bus rides for students and is accompanied by door-to-door pickup for rural resident students. These new vans also provide safer ...

[press release courtesy of the Virginia Department of Energy]

The Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank (VCEIB), powered by Virginia Energy, has announced two new funding opportunities totaling $1.5 million to support the development of a hydrogen hub and carbon storage projects in Southwest Virginia. These investments will help create new job opportunities and ...

Sheetz announced it will kick off the holiday season early for its customers by reducing the price of unleaded 88 at its stores by 40 cents per gallon. This limited time promotion lasts through the end of the month, November 30, 2024. The price will only be available at the 505 Sheetz ...

The Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) awarded grants totaling $1.1 million to three rural communities to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This investment will serve as a catalyst for local business growth, enhance tourism industries, and expand access to sustainable transportation options. 

“By equipping our communities with these practical assets, we’re not only attracting more visitors but also supporting local ...

Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) revealed the design of its groundbreaking EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric product aircraft, a nine-passenger piloted aircraft built for the electric future that redefines air travel without airports, emissions, ...

Governor Youngkin announced that Microporous LLC, a leading manufacturer of battery separators, will invest $1.35 billion to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County. The company will develop two phases of the project on Lot 1 of the Southern Virginia Megasite, each facility phase being approximately 500,000 square feet. Lot 2 of the Megasite is anticipated to be under consideration for future expansion. This project will create 2,015 new ...