Calling all rural Virginia law enforcement! Are you interested in learning more about how electric or propane vehicles can serve your fleets? Join us on February 15th at 2:00 PM EST for a free webinar, to hear from experts and law enforcement fleets with experience. Joining us will be Major Wells from Spottsylvania County, VA, […]

This exciting annual event provides a unique opportunity for Clean Cities Coalitions and leaders in the clean transportation industry to build partnerships with each other, and with key Congressional and Biden Administration decision-makers in Washington, DC. Our 2022 event will feature opportunities to: Learn the latest information about the tens of billions of dollars the […]

This exciting annual event provides a unique opportunity for Clean Cities Coalitions and leaders in the clean transportation industry to build partnerships with each other, and with key Congressional and Biden Administration decision-makers in Washington, DC. Our 2022 event will feature opportunities to: Learn the latest information about the tens of billions of dollars the […]

Produced annually by NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry, Work Truck Week is your once-a-year chance to see all of the newest industry products, choose from dozens of industry-focused training courses, and gain access to technical engineering representatives from hundreds of exhibiting companies. Green Truck Summit is held in conjunction with this event. […]

EPA is excited to introduce the 2022 Clean School Bus Program as authorized by the recently signed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law! The program provides $5 billion over the next five years to replace existing school buses with low- and zero-emission school buses. Each year, approximately $500 million will be available exclusively for electric school buses and approximately $500 […]

Join the NC Clean Energy Technology Center for a Clean Transportation Demonstration Day at the NC Highway Patrol Training & Driving Facility! Tuesday, March 29 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | 308 E Tryon Rd | Garner, NC 27529 Executive Order 80 calls for the State of North Carolina to protect its environment while growing clean […]

InCharge Energy, Inc.,  a Virginia Clean Cities stakeholder, is hosting an open house on April 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Richmond facility located at 11625 Busy Street in Richmond, Virginia. This free event will feature several Hyundai Ioniq 5s  and a brand new BrightDrop EV 600 delivery van! InCharge will also […]

Salem City Schools, Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia, and Virginia Clean Cities will be hosting an electric school bus demonstration event on Thursday, April 7th from 10 am to 1pm. At the event, Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia will provide a short presentation, answer questions about the technology, and provide tours of their […]

Join us on April 7th at 10:30 AM for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Woodstock VA to celebrate their new electric vehicle charging station! WHAT: EV Charging Station Ribbon Cutting Ceremony WHEN: Thursday, April 7 2022 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM WHERE: Hampton Inn & Suites Woodstock. 1150 Motel […]

The Student Sustainability Summit at the Staunton Innovation Hub will be taking place on April 9th! For questions and more information, please contact Heather Korzun at Korzunhm8645@marybaldwin.edu. Register Here!

Calling all rural counties under 20,000, there’s money for you! As part of Virginia Clean Cities’ Drive Clean Rural USA, we are partnering with the United States Department of Agriculture to help you find funding for new and clean transportation solutions. Got fleet vehicles reaching their limit? Does your county have an eye on the […]

This year Virginia Clean Cities will be participating in the Great Community Give. The Great Community Give is an initiative of the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and is a sunrise to sunset giving day event that promotes charitable giving to support nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The fifth annual Great […]

Come join us on April 20 to experience a litany of alternative fuel and electric vehicles at our office in Harrisonburg! The star of the show will be our three Arcimoto demonstration vehicles, but we will also be showcasing various other at fuel and electric vehicles for both fleet and personal use cases. We will […]

On April 21st at 4 PM Robbie Astrop and CJ Berg from Shell Recharge Solutions, formerly Greenlots, will be joining Virginia Clean Cities for the Technology Happy Hour! Regional Sales Manager, Robbie, will provide information on their turnkey charging systems and their warranty and maintenance program and maintenance and Solutions Engineer, CJ, will provide information […]

Henrico County will host an Earth Day and Energy Fair on Friday April 22nd from 3:00-6:00 PM at the Fairfield Area Library. Learn about energy and sustainability initiatives and resources available in Henrico County.  There will be music, activities, and food truck refreshments available for purchase.  The event will be co-hosted by Henrico Libraries, Henrico […]

Come join Front Royal’s Earth Day Celebration this year on Saturday April 23rd from 10am-3pm! We’ll have great activities for the kids, entertainment, and more! This free event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and the whole family!

Since 2010, the Virginia Green Star Awards have been given annually to the GREENEST tourism businesses in the Commonwealth. Typically, more than 30 businesses and individuals are recognized at the annual Virginia Green Travel Conference, which is scheduled to take place on April 25-26, 2022. AWARD CATEGORIES FOR THIS YEAR INCLUDE: Greenest Program of the […]

Join us on May 19th at 4 pm EST for our Technology Happy Hour featuring Patrick Campbell from Cummins, Inc., who will be joining us to talk about Cummins' new 15L long-haul low-emission natural gas engine, the X15N! Natural Gas can be a great alternative fuel, especially for heavy-duty fleets. It is a time-tested technology, powered […]

Registrations are LIVE for this year's 2022 Annual Conference and Bus Expo in Roanoke, VA from June 1-2! Early Bird period ends March 14th, 2020. An Event Information Packet and VTA award nominations will be available soon. Check out more information and registration details here!  

Are you an EV Owner or EV advocate who wants to level up their impact? Then join Generation180 for our next EV Ambassador virtual training. In this month’s free online EV Ambassador workshop, you’ll learn how to answer some of the really tough questions, helping you address misconceptions and reduce barriers for your friends, neighbors, […]

The fourth (and final!) session of our Spring 2022 Resiliency Academy is quickly approaching. On June 9th, we have four speakers who will provide a progress report on resiliency in transportation infrastructure. Topics will include: Programs and funding available through federal legislation; New opportunities for programs promoting cleaner transportation in Virginia; An update on the […]

Join us on June 14th at 1:00 PM EST for an informational webinar on what to consider when preparing for electric school buses. With an influx of funding opportunities for electric school buses, we want to make sure that folks are up to speed as they begin to consider electrifying their school bus fleet. We […]

TEP is hosting a webinar on June 21st with a great lineup of speakers, including two EPA staff who will talk about how to apply for clean school bus rebates, and three school transportation experts who will share how their districts have benefitted from propane, electric, and natural gas school buses. The webinar is for school transportation and local government representatives broadly, but are hoping to reach rural school districts, especially in our target states. Speakers […]

Join GWRCCC on June 29, 2022, from 10 AM to 2 PM for an opportunity to learn about the green jobs in our region. Job Seekers and Employers are welcome! Register here!

Save the date! SESPTC/VAPT will be hosting a joint conference that will be held in Hampton this upcoming July. Stay tuned as more information becomes available.

Please join us on July 11, 2022 at 1pm EST for an informational webinar on electric school buses, highlighting school districts who have experience with electrifying their fleets. We will be hearing from school districts who have had first hand experience operating electric school buses in their fleet and school bus electrification. A panel discussion […]

Please join Virginia Clean Cities stakeholder Dominion Energy for a webinar on Tuesday, July 12 to discuss significant rebate opportunities for electric school bus funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Dominion would like to hear about your interests in pursuing Electric School Bus (eSB) rebates and discuss how they can help make […]

On July 21st at 4 PM Claire Alford from Highland will be joining Virginia Clean Cities for the Technology Happy Hour! Claire will be joining us to talk about Highland's turn-key model for electric school buses. Join us to hear about how Highland can work with your school district to provide electric school buses, upgrade […]

Join us on August 18th at 4 p.m. EST for our Technology Happy Hour featuring several leading companies on state contract in Virginia for EV supply equipment (EVSE). Speakers will include representatives from Autoflex, Bethel Electric, NOVA Charge and OpConnect. If you're part of a public college or university, state agency or local government, you won't want to miss hearing about these […]

Get ready for the 6th annual Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference, August 30 - September 1 in Durham, NC! We were forced to be virtual online for 2020 and 2021. For 2022, we are ready and planning to be live and in person. Mark your calendars and please join us along with other leading fleets and technology providers to […]

Join us on September 15th at 4 PM EST for our Technology Happy Hour featuring the Green Operator Program! The Green Operator Program is the Port of Virginia's clean engine program, administered by the Port of Virginia, Ecologix, and Virginia Clean Cities. The program provides rebates of up to $30,000 toward the purchase of a drayage truck with a 2014 or […]

September kicks off National Drive Electric Week, which hosts events nationwide to raise awareness about the benefits of driving electric, and several of these events are happening in Virginia. The first of Virginia’s Drive Electric events is the Electric Vehicle Fall Festival in Thornburg, VA. On September 18, 2022, car owners considering an EV will […]

September 20-21, 2022 | Arlington, VA The Westin Arlington Gateway Fleet professionals from across the US will gather in the Nation’s Capital for two days of education and conversations on issues impacting the fleet and mobility industry, advocacy training, and networking. The industry’s leading experts will cover a multitude of legislative and regulatory topics affecting […]

On September 24, 2022, Virginia Beach is hosting an event for National Drive Electric Week, a nationwide celebration to raise awareness about the benefits of driving electric. This event will take place at Pembroke Mall where attendees will be able to view EV car displays from local car dealerships and personally owned vehicles. Visit National […]

As part of National Drive Electric Week's nationwide celebration to raise awareness about the benefits of driving electric, there will be an Electrics & Espresso Car Meet happening in North Chesterfield, VA on September 25, 2022. Meeting at the Starbucks in Libbie Mill, electric vehicle owners and enthusiasts are welcome to attend; and expect special […]

George Mason University is hosting a Drive Electric Day as part of National Drive Electric Week's nationwide celebration to raise awareness about the benefits of driving electric. Here, guests will get the chance to see electric cars and speak with owners to learn what it is like to own and drive an electric vehicle. For […]

Join Clean Fuels Ohio for the 2022 Midwest Green Transportation Forum & Expo that will be held in-person, on September 27th and 28th, at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. Registration is now open for attendees and sponsors! Stay tuned for more information about the schedule, programming, and further event detail Register to […]

On Saturday, October 15, the Town of Ashland, Greenspot and VA Energy will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the the new charging stations downtown. The free event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ashland Town Hall to coincide with the weekly farmer's market. The charging hubs were made possible by […]

The Virginia Clean Energy Summit will present the clean energy technologies, policies, and business practices that are transforming Virginia's energy landscape today. The goal of the Summit is to highlight opportunities and encourage collaboration that speeds our use of more energy efficiency, solar, wind, storage, EVs, and other clean energy solutions. Conference attendees will include […]

Join us in Fredericksburg, Virginia for an Alternative Fuel Vehicle Workshop! This workshop, hosted as part of the Drive Clean Rural USA Project, will provide demonstrations of alternative fuel vehicles and information on how fleets can make successful transitions away from gasoline and diesel. This workshop will primarily focus on electric and propane vehicles. 10:30 […]

On October 29th, 2022, Harrisonburg, VA will be hosting the annual Rocktown Energy Festival (REF). Participants in this event will be able to attend presentations, family-friendly educational activities, a Solar Home Showcase, and networking booths—all with the goal of promoting clean energy in the Valley. Virginia Clean Cities will be in attendance with a booth […]

    EV Ownership is not just a lifestyle option for individuals who live in single-family homes. People who live in multi-unit dwellings can also own EVs! Whether your multi-unit dwelling is an apartment building or a condo, or even a townhouse, access to charging your EV can be available to you. Learn about how […]

November 17th, starting at 3:00 pm. Join us again for a conversation with key stakeholders working to advance electric vehicles in Virginia! Registration is open!

Greater Washington Clean Cities Coalition is hosting an informational webinar on the Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership project and its opportunities for EV charging station deployment. Join GWRCCC and leaders from the Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership (MAEP), an organization that supports and fosters regional electric vehicle (EV) ecosystems in Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland and West Virginia allowing […]

Please join the Renewable Fuels Association and TRANSCAER for Ethanol Safety Seminars in Chesterfield, VA on December 10, & 17, 2022 at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center. . Attendees will receive in-depth information on proper training techniques that emergency responders and hazmat personnel need to respond effectively to an ethanol-related emergency. Certificates of Completion […]

From EV Charging Initiative On December 14th, 2020, the EV Charging Initiative is bringing together experts on EV Infrastructure Deployment such as Mark Wenzel of the California Energy Commission, Terry Travis of EV Noire, and Shoshana Lew of the Colorado Department of Transportation to explain topics such as energy use, transportation, and electric vehicles. The […]

Beneficial Electrification League invites utilities to join us from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET on Thursday December 15th to hear from the Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs about the recently announced $550 million Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program funding. This is a major opportunity for communities to […]

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McGuireWoods Consulting is pleased to host “Pursuing New Energy Funding for Virginia’s Localities,” featuring staff from the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy). Virginia Energy will provide information about a wide range of new funding sources for energy efficiency, solar, grid resilience, clean transport, and other energy technologies created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs […]

Defending Major 2022 Clean Transportation Victories with 2023 Congressional Leadership Join Transportation Energy Partners for a free webinar on January 11th at 2:00 ET where we will discuss the big wins the clean transportation industry saw throughout 2022. With new congressional leadership taking effect in 2023, the industry needs to ensure this momentum continues. Come listen […]

DRIVE Electric Virginia and Virginia Clean Cities will be hosting the EV section at the 2023 Hampton Roads International Auto Show. The auto show will take place from January 13 to 15, 2023. Come check out electric vehicles and other new technology! If you would like to showcase your new EV or exhibit a booth […]

The Clean Fuels Conference is the must-attend event for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. It’s a business meeting for an industry powered by heavy-duty, renewable fuels for land, sea and sky. Clean fuels producers and marketers, distributors, feedstock providers, fleet managers, Original Equipment Manufacturers, ESG officers and members of the media will be there. […]

Join us for an overview and Q&A session with Tom Pacheco of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Innovative Mobility team and Todd Hetherington of Rocky Mountain Automotive Teacher Society (RAMATS). Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlduqoqz0tGNSwJj7BfAKUkhDLlEX_giPP Topics: - CDOT’s experiences implementing EV Technician training for their fleet - The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Curriculum for Community Colleges that […]

Please join us IN PERSON for Energy Independence Summit 2023 in Washington DC. Our 17th annual Summit will bring together leaders of the nation’s Clean Cities Coalitions, the clean transportation industry, the Biden Administration and Congress to accelerate strategies for advancing markets for clean fuels and vehicles. LEARN the latest information about the tens of billions of dollars […]

The Times…They are a Changin’ is the theme of the 2023 VLGMA Winter Conference. These past few years have created many changes for local governments – our workforce and our communities. This conference will begin with an opportunity to explore how to transform our team’s culture and performance and will end with a focus on communities […]

VCC and DRIVE Electric Virginia will host a booth at the Virginia International Auto Show, to be held February 17 - 19 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Come check out electric vehicles and other new technology! If you would like to showcase your new EV or exhibit a booth with us, please contact bvlk@vacleancities.org.

Join Virginia Clean Cities for the virtual Virginia Beach ‘Ready for EVs’ workshop. This 2 hour workshop was developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Please RSVP “Yes” if you will be able to attend this workshop via Zoom. The link will be shared prior to the event. https://www.readyforevs.com/events/virginia-beach-va/ If you plan to attend […]

Lunch & Learn is a bi-monthly joint virtual webinar series by the Virginia Transit Association and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation intended to give a deeper insight into various aspects of transit planning. This series is free, but you must register in advance (register here).   The first program is this Friday, […]

District of Columbia Fleets and United Soybean Board Partner U.S. Soy Delivers Sustainability to Cities Date and Time: Friday, March 3, 11AM-3 p.m. Location: Department of Public Works Fleet Management 1827 West Virginia Avenue, NE Washington, D.C. 20002 Maximum Capacity: Total of 30 Registration is LIMITED - Fleets CLICK HERE TO EMAIL: Karen Edwards Purpose: […]

VCC honors Virginia's green fleets and stakeholders with this special event held at the Main Street Station in Richmond. VCC will also hold a legislative awards program, technology workshop and vehicle demos. This event is Virginia Clean Cities’ annual fundraiser to raise program funds to advance clean alternative fuel programs in Virginia. Your participation in […]

Join the Drive Electric RVA, Richmond's EV club, at Henrico Earth Day on April 22, 2023! Henrico Recreation & Parks and Keep Henrico Beautiful will host a festival celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Deep Run Park.  Live music, activities for all ages, and food truck refreshments […]

Join our friends from the NOVA Sierra Club at the Front Royal Earth Day Celebration! The Front Royal community has received so much from the natural wonders all around, and the town will be turning out April 22nd to show its appreciation! Meet at the Gazebo in Front Royal Commons and you can enjoy live […]

Join Drive Electric Tidewater, the Hampton Roads Regional EV club, at Virginia Beach Earth Day on April 22nd from 11 am to 3pm!

Join us at Earth Day Staunton on April 22nd! Come celebrate Earth Day with a family-friendly, fun-for-all day! Meet local wildlife with programs from The Wildlife Center of Virginia. Kiss a fish. See a Bee Hive. Make friends with a bat. Learn from the local organizations that work every day for the Earth. Food Trucks […]

Join us at Fredericksburg’s Annual Earth Day Festival on the Rappahannock on April 22nd! This event will be filled with fun, family activities to celebrate Earth Day. Participate in virtual events leading up to the festival and then come to Old Mill Park on Saturday, April 22 for our annual festival. This FREE festival is filled with […]

Join us at Riverfest in Waynesboro on April 29th!!  Programs and activities start at 10am and continue throughout the day. This FREE annual event takes place river-side at Constitution Park South in Waynesboro, VA. Activities include Reptile World shows, Stream Safari, presentations by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Fish and Fun Rodeo, canoe rides, kids […]

From ACT-News.com Join us on May 1st-4th for the annual Advanced Clean Transportation Conference, which this year features information concerning: Simplifying Electrification Grant Funding and Incentives Increased Role of Hydrogen in the Transportation Sector Battery Technology Regulations Emission Reductions from New Tech Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Tech Furthermore, ACT will host an expo May 2nd-4th […]

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) will host a webinar on minority-owned business outreach and partnerships for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.  Minority-owned businesses are leading the charge in the EV infrastructure industry by manufacturing, installing, operating, and maintaining EV chargers and providing innovative charging services to support a growing EV market. These […]

Registration is open for our 2023 Annual Conference & Expo which will take place in sunny Virginia Beach, May 23-24.   We have an exciting draft program that focuses on new technology and innovative approaches to rebuild ridership and improve accessibility, alternative fuels, and integrated mobility. Don’t forget that your registration includes both days of […]