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Clean Cities Coalition. Advances clean fuels & transportation tech to reduce emissions & dependence on oil. Designated in 1996, member @TEP_DC. HQ at @JMU.

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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
⚡️2026 Fuel Economy Guide has been released⛽️ This doc provides detailed fuel economy estimates for model year 2026 light-duty vehicles, estimated annual fuel costs and other information for prospective car buyers. Learn more: vacleancities.org/2026-fuel-ec...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
New blog alert! We recently visited Camrett Logistics to get an idea of their business operations and where 20% of their fleet is heavy duty electric. Check it out here: vacleancities.org/learning-the...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Registration is open for MAATSE 2026! Join industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and more to explore tech and strategies shaping mobility across the region. Connect with industry peers and see alternative fuel vehicles up close at the expo. maccce.org/expo-registr...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Join us Jan 29th at 3 PM EST for the Virginia Clean Cities 2026 Program Update Webinar!suc Hear about past successes, current programs, and how you can get involved: vacleancities.org/event/2026-v...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Join us on April 2nd for the Rally in Richmond! Free for fleet managers & VCC members, sessions this year will include a heavy duty vehicle panel, legislative updates, and the iconic clean vehicle expo! Become a sponsor or RSVP today ⬇️ vacleancities.org/event/2026-r...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Join us at the Energy Independence Summit (EIS26) on Feb 10-11. Connect with 100+ leaders, engage with policymakers, and network with innovators. Early bird pricing ends January 19th! www.transportationenergypartners.org/eis26.html
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Our January newsletter is out🎉 🏁 Big events in in 2026! 🔋 Grant announcements 🚌 Partner’s success story with propane transit 🎙️ Join our 1st webinar of the year Want Virginia clean transportation news and events? Sign up for our email list! vacleancities.org/about/stakeh...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
SWVA Building UP is an energy assessment, technical assistance, and funding pilot for energy efficiency upgrades for community-serving orgs in the Southwest VA coalfield region. If you're an NGO, local gov, or small business, apply by 12/31! www.solarfinancefund.org/swva-buildin...
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Southwest Virginia Building Upgrade Program (SWVA Building UP)
Applications Open: October 1, 2025 Applications Due: December 31, 2025 Notice of award: January 30, 2026 Download SWVA Building UP Pilot Booklet Apply Here Must be located in: Project types…
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Exciting events are coming in 2026! 🗓️ Don’t miss the Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit & Expo next July in Shenandoah Valley. Sign up for the waitlist to get updates as they come: vacleancities.org/event/maatse2026
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
"Blink Charging, a leading global owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has been awarded a contract by the City of Richmond for a state of the art network of EV charging stations."⚡️ ow.ly/YU3I50Xov0c
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Blink Charging Awarded Contract to Develop EV Charging Infrastructure for City of Richmond
Blink has been awarded a contract by the City of Richmond for a state of the art network of EV charging stations.
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
New podcast🎙️ We chat with Dr. Anthony Tongen from JMU REDI about research, innovation, and partnerships driving sustainable transportation solutions. YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxCayI83rPU Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0Vem8AEBakSyR…
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Save the date for the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit & Expo! On July 21–24, 2026 in Harrisonburg VA, MAATSE will bring together stakeholders exploring the tech and strategies shaping mobility across the region. Join the waitlist: vacleancities.org/event/maatse2026
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Our November newsletter is out🍂 📸 Reflect on our Autumn events 🤝 Partnership article ft. Roush Cleantech 🎙️ New podcast episode 🧳 Highlighting open job positions in our network Want to stay updated? Sign up for our email list here: vacleancities.org/about/stakeholder…
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
👻BOO!👻 Just kidding. Implementing cost-effective and cleaner transportation energy solutions doesn't have to be scary when you're working with the right partner - that's what we're here for. vacleancities.org/about/about-us
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
What fun it was to spend the afternoon at Emory & Henry University for the EV Ride and Drive! The dozens of test rides and range of volunteers and exhibitors made this an informative and energizing time⚡️ Photos courtesy of Emory & Henry University: ow.ly/zazh50XkASu
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
NREL's Energy to Communities (E2C) Program is accepting applications for two new peer-learning cohorts until 10/31! Learn more and apply: www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/e2c… Photo by NREL
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Check out our Emory & Henry EV Ride & Drive's featured spot on WCYB! The story: wcyb.com/station/news-5-at-noon/int… Join us: vacleancities.org/rideswva
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Virginia Clean Cities Ride and Drive event coming up Saturday at Emory & Henry
Virginia Clean Cities Ride and Drive event coming up Saturday at Emory & Henry
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
#ThrowbackThursday to last month, when VCC staff member Graham had the chance to join A&N Electric Cooperative on a trip to Tangiers and Smith Islands. Read about the experience below: vacleancities.org/visit-to-tangiers…
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Students: apply for the Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship🍃 This is a work-based learning experience that matches qualified Shenandoah Valley undergraduate and graduate students with regional conservation organizations for valuable work experience. Apply by 11/14: ow.ly/KvAv50X9nus
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
VCN is hiring an Executive Director VCN is looking for the next dynamic leader of the organization capable of executing a successful leadership transition that allows the organization to continue to grow and thrive. Learn more: vcnva.org/were-hiring-executive-dir…
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Save the date for the first of its kind Advanced Transportation Summit in the Shenandoah Valley, coming July 2026! Sign up below, and we'll let you know when the website is launched and when more details are available: ow.ly/w0fw50X8CpL
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
We celebrated Hydrogen Day at Independence Hydrogen with a ribbon cutting at their production facility, an expo. This event showed the entire hydrogen ecosystem – from production to application. Read more: vacleancities.org/hydrogen-day-and-…
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Want to test drive an EV? Join us at our Ride & Drive on 10/26! See the EV experience up close, and talk to owners about how they use these vehicles every day. We'll have music & food available, located by the Sportsplex off I-81. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/organizations/ev…
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Our October newsletter is here🎃 highlights: 📆 Join us for our SWVA EV Ride & Drive 🤝 We announce our inaugural transportation conference coming July 2026 🎓 Our work is helping electrify a local literacy program Stay updated: vacleancities.org/about/stakeholder…
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Another huge thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, exhibited, and partnered with us on the Norfolk EV Ride and Drive! Below you’ll find a link to the full photo album; stay tuned for more events from us⚡️ www.flickr.com/photos/101006382@N05…
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Join us 9/6 for conversations, insights, and a celebration of the communities driving Virginia toward a more sustainable, equitable, and connected future. Driving Forward features 3 panels exploring our clean transportation future on roads, rails, and more. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/driving-fo...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Project Share Your eNroute Charge (Project SYNC) is creating a community-driven model for EV charging deployment supporting access, resilience and integrated operations. Want to get involved? Fill out our quick survey and share it with others! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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SYNC Public Survey
The primary goal of Project SYNC is to create, evaluate, and test a business model for installing enroute EV chargers dedicated to transit agency vehicles. This voluntary questionnaire is produced by ...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Want to drive your EV to one of the most beautiful places in Southwest Virginia? You can now! Join us as we cut the ribbon on an EV Charging Station now available at Breaks Interstate Park⚡️ RSVP encouraged, but walk-ins welcome! www.eventbrite.com/e/breaks-int...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
From the Daily News-Record: "Harrisonburg officials support plans for battery energy storage facility" VCC's Alleyn Harned and others are quoted. www.dnronline.com/news/politic...
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Harrisonburg officials support plans for battery energy storage facility
Harrisonburg City Council took action last week to establish a new power infrastructure that would enable the city to store excess energy.
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
This Thursday in Norton, VA!
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Join InCharge Energy, Atlantic Heavy Duty and VCC on 07/24 for the Electric Work Truck Showcase! ⚡️ Explore the McNeilus Volterra™ refuse truck and other EVs 🔋 Discover advantages of fleet EVs 🧇 Electric food truck waffles and lunch for fleets RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/electric-w...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
E&E News by Politico speaks with Clean Cities & Communities directors about the latest federal actions. www.eenews.net/articles/cle...
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Clean energy for cities? No thanks, Trump says.
The administration is taking an ax to programs that help cities move away from diesel-powered transportation, which can cause respiratory illnesses.
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Join us in Norton, Virginia, as we celebrate the opening of new EV charging stations at Hampton Inn! #ElectricVehicles vacleancities.org/event/norton...
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Alleyn Harned @alleyn.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
www.pilotonline.com/2025/07/02/c... embrace energy independence this July 4th
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Column: Embrace transportation energy independence this July 4
EVs have brought about an economic and domestic manufacturing renaissance with vehicle and battery projects across the country, Virginia Clean Cities’ Alleyn Harned writes in a guest column.
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
VCC will be there next month!
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
VCC would like to recognize the Muhlenberg Lutheran Church in Harrisonburg for installing EV charging stations under the EMPOWER workplace charging program. www.workplacecharging.com
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
20 EV charging stations coming to I-81
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) installed workplace charging stations during the EMPOWER project. REC also has a great EV charging incentive program for members! myrec.coop/charging
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
University of Virginia Facilities Management has been leading the way with workplace charging through the EMPOWER program. More at www.workplacecharging.com!
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Recognizing @generation180.bsky.social in Charlottesville for being an EV friendly workplace in the EMPOWER project! Learn more at www.workplacecharging.com.
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Riner Rentals of Harrisonburg received a national award for being an EV friendly workplace in the EMPOWER project! Learn more at www.workplacecharging.com.
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Recognizing the Jon Henry General Store in New Market for being an EV friendly workplace in the EMPOWER project! Learn more at www.workplacecharging.com.
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
This Thursday! #ElectricVehicles
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
VCC's offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in honor of #Juneteenth.
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Stakeholder Highlight: REC Addresses Charging in Louisa, VA. Read about the new charging stations! #ElectricVehicles vacleancities.org/stakeholder-...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Join us June 26 for our Tech Happy Hour webinar! VEIC, a national leader in bus electrification technical assistance, will discuss what makes bus fleets transition electrification successful, highlighting different approaches throughout the country. RSVP here: jmu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Charlottesville, Albemarle, UVA and other fleets sharing best practices today at the #ElectricVehicle showcase. More at: www.flickr.com/photos/10100...
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
The National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) opened the call for applications to the 2025 Green Fleet Awards. Entry deadline is July 11! #GreenFleets vacleancities.org/2025-green-f...
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2025 Green Fleet Awards Are Open
The National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) has opened their call for applications to the 2025 Green Fleet Award. This award is free to en
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Join us tomorrow in Roanoke!
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Virginia Clean Cities @vacleancities.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
This Thursday! #ElectricVehicles #EVSE @evnoire.bsky.social @driveelectricrva.bsky.social
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