Virginia Clean Cities

The purpose of Virginia Clean Cities (VCC) is to assist in the improvement of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s air quality, increase U.S. national energy security, and promote economic opportunity in Virginia, primarily by promoting and facilitating increased use of alternative fuels and vehicles. VCC is part of a network of almost 90 coalitions that operate under the umbrella of and derive guidance from the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program.

VCC provides a forum for members to leverage resources, develop joint projects, collaborate on public policy issues, and promote petroleum displacement and clean air technologies in Virginia and the greater mid-atlantic and southeast regions. VCC has extensive experience in building and facilitating public/private stakeholder coalitions, conducting technical education and outreach initiatives, and managing alternative fuel deployment programs.

May
24

A New Resource

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 …

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May
20

Act Expo 2013

Enhance Your Knowledge of Alternatively-Fueled Fleet Management at ACT Expo Training Sessions! Contact Ryan Cornett at rcornett@vacleancities.org for a $50 registration discount code! ACT Expo 2013 offers a one-stop shop for fleet managers to gain hands-on experience with a range of advanced clean vehicles. Registered attendees are invited to take part in a series of …

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Apr
30

Rural Energy For America Program Application Deadline Extended

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 …

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Apr
30

Virginia Clean Cities 2012 Statistics

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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!

Apr
25

Vcc To Join The University Of Virginia In First Official Plug-in Of New Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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 …

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Apr
19

Roush Clean Tech On Television This Weekend

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 …

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Apr
05

Breakthrough In Hydrogen Fuel Production Could Revolutionize Alternative Energy Market

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BLACKSBURG, Va., April 4, 2013 – A team of Virginia Tech researchers has discovered a way to extract large quantities of hydrogen from any plant, a breakthrough that has the potential to bring a low-cost, environmentally friendly fuel source to the world. “Our new process could help end our dependence on fossil fuels,” said Y.H. …

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Apr
01

Virginia Clean Cities Hiring For Two Positions

Virginia Clean Cities is currently hiring and seeks two qualified professionals to join the team.  These positions are funded in part by grants, but are full time positions in accordance with our partnership with James Madison University.  A comprehensive portfolio of benefits, state and personal vacation, retirement, and health care are afforded in accordance with …

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Mar
28

Statement On Virginia’s Hybrid Vehicle Fees

The Governor has made his amendments to the transportation funding bill (HB 2313) and if approved, Virginia will soon have the nation’s only explicit hybrid vehicle tax and one of the country’s highest electric vehicle registration fees. This comes at a time when Virginians are paying record fuel prices and transitioning away from foreign oil …

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Mar
25

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Workshop

Have you been meaning to learn more about alternative fuel vehicles and whether or not they can save money for your organization? If so, we invite you to participate in informative and timely workshop on Tuesday, 9 April at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. The agenda is loaded with champions and practitioners from across …

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