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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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 …

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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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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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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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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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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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New Clean Energy Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station Opens to Serve Richmond Area Vehicle Fleets Located at Quarles Fuel Network’s Maury St. Facility, New CNG Station Will Support Clean-Running CNG Refuse Trucks, Buses & Municipal Vehicles RICHMOND – Natural Gas – CNG – has reached a major milestone in the River City. The city’s …

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Interested in receiving comprehensive CNG certification and training? TFC Recycling and Virginia Clean Cities are happy to announce a comprehensive class that will equip you with the knowledge and credentials necessary to successfully implement CNG vehicles and fueling with your fleet! The 5-day class will be from April 29th to May 3rd in Chesapeake VA. …

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