Virginia Clean Cities
@vacleancities.bsky.social
Clean Cities Coalition. Advances clean fuels & transportation tech to reduce emissions & dependence on oil. Designated in 1996, member @TEP_DC. HQ at @JMU.
New podcast🎙️
We chat with Dr. Anthony Tongen from JMU REDI about research, innovation, and partnerships driving sustainable transportation solutions.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxCayI83rPU
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Vem8AEBakSyRsKre8G1K0
We chat with Dr. Anthony Tongen from JMU REDI about research, innovation, and partnerships driving sustainable transportation solutions.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxCayI83rPU
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Vem8AEBakSyRsKre8G1K0
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
New podcast🎙️
We chat with Dr. Anthony Tongen from JMU REDI about research, innovation, and partnerships driving sustainable transportation solutions.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxCayI83rPU
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Vem8AEBakSyRsKre8G1K0
We chat with Dr. Anthony Tongen from JMU REDI about research, innovation, and partnerships driving sustainable transportation solutions.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxCayI83rPU
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Vem8AEBakSyRsKre8G1K0
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: https://vacleancities.org/event/maatse2026/
Join the waitlist: https://vacleancities.org/event/maatse2026/
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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: https://vacleancities.org/event/maatse2026/
Join the waitlist: https://vacleancities.org/event/maatse2026/
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: https://vacleancities.org/about/stakeholders-update/
📸 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: https://vacleancities.org/about/stakeholders-update/
November 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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: https://vacleancities.org/about/stakeholders-update/
📸 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: https://vacleancities.org/about/stakeholders-update/
👻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.
https://vacleancities.org/about/about-us/
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.
https://vacleancities.org/about/about-us/
October 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
👻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.
https://vacleancities.org/about/about-us/
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.
https://vacleancities.org/about/about-us/
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: https://ow.ly/zazh50XkASu
The dozens of test rides and range of volunteers and exhibitors made this an informative and energizing time⚡️
Photos courtesy of Emory & Henry University: https://ow.ly/zazh50XkASu
October 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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: https://ow.ly/zazh50XkASu
The dozens of test rides and range of volunteers and exhibitors made this an informative and energizing time⚡️
Photos courtesy of Emory & Henry University: https://ow.ly/zazh50XkASu
NREL's Energy to Communities (E2C) Program is accepting applications for two new peer-learning cohorts until 10/31!
Learn more and apply: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/e2c-peer-learning-cohorts?utm_medium=print&utm_source=state-local-tribal&utm_campaign=cohorts
Photo by NREL
Learn more and apply: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/e2c-peer-learning-cohorts?utm_medium=print&utm_source=state-local-tribal&utm_campaign=cohorts
Photo by NREL
October 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
NREL's Energy to Communities (E2C) Program is accepting applications for two new peer-learning cohorts until 10/31!
Learn more and apply: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/e2c-peer-learning-cohorts?utm_medium=print&utm_source=state-local-tribal&utm_campaign=cohorts
Photo by NREL
Learn more and apply: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/e2c-peer-learning-cohorts?utm_medium=print&utm_source=state-local-tribal&utm_campaign=cohorts
Photo by NREL
#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:
https://vacleancities.org/visit-to-tangiers-and-smith-islands/
https://vacleancities.org/visit-to-tangiers-and-smith-islands/
October 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#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:
https://vacleancities.org/visit-to-tangiers-and-smith-islands/
https://vacleancities.org/visit-to-tangiers-and-smith-islands/
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: https://ow.ly/KvAv50X9nus
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: https://ow.ly/KvAv50X9nus
October 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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: https://ow.ly/KvAv50X9nus
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: https://ow.ly/KvAv50X9nus
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: https://vcnva.org/were-hiring-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: https://vcnva.org/were-hiring-executive-director/
October 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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: https://vcnva.org/were-hiring-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: https://vcnva.org/were-hiring-executive-director/
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:
https://ow.ly/w0fw50X8CpL
Sign up below, and we'll let you know when the website is launched and when more details are available:
https://ow.ly/w0fw50X8CpL
October 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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:
https://ow.ly/w0fw50X8CpL
Sign up below, and we'll let you know when the website is launched and when more details are available:
https://ow.ly/w0fw50X8CpL
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: https://vacleancities.org/hydrogen-day-and-independence-hydrogen-ribbon-cutting/
Read more: https://vacleancities.org/hydrogen-day-and-independence-hydrogen-ribbon-cutting/
October 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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: https://vacleancities.org/hydrogen-day-and-independence-hydrogen-ribbon-cutting/
Read more: https://vacleancities.org/hydrogen-day-and-independence-hydrogen-ribbon-cutting/
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: https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events
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: https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events
October 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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: https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events
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: https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events
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: https://vacleancities.org/about/stakeholders-update/
📆 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: https://vacleancities.org/about/stakeholders-update/
October 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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: https://vacleancities.org/about/stakeholders-update/
📆 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: https://vacleancities.org/about/stakeholders-update/
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⚡️
https://www.flickr.com/photos/101006382@N05/albums/72177720329342367
Below you’ll find a link to the full photo album; stay tuned for more events from us⚡️
https://www.flickr.com/photos/101006382@N05/albums/72177720329342367
October 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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⚡️
https://www.flickr.com/photos/101006382@N05/albums/72177720329342367
Below you’ll find a link to the full photo album; stay tuned for more events from us⚡️
https://www.flickr.com/photos/101006382@N05/albums/72177720329342367
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...
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/driving-fo...
August 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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...
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/driving-fo...
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...
RSVP encouraged, but walk-ins welcome!
www.eventbrite.com/e/breaks-int...
August 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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...
RSVP encouraged, but walk-ins welcome!
www.eventbrite.com/e/breaks-int...
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...
⚡️ 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...
July 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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...
⚡️ 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...
Join us in Norton, Virginia, as we celebrate the opening of new EV charging stations at Hampton Inn! #ElectricVehicles vacleancities.org/event/norton...
July 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Join us in Norton, Virginia, as we celebrate the opening of new EV charging stations at Hampton Inn! #ElectricVehicles vacleancities.org/event/norton...
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
www.workplacecharging.com
June 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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
www.workplacecharging.com
20 EV charging stations coming to I-81
June 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
20 EV charging stations coming to I-81
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
June 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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
University of Virginia Facilities Management has been leading the way with workplace charging through the EMPOWER program. More at www.workplacecharging.com!
June 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
University of Virginia Facilities Management has been leading the way with workplace charging through the EMPOWER program. More at www.workplacecharging.com!
Recognizing @generation180.bsky.social in Charlottesville for being an EV friendly workplace in the EMPOWER project! Learn more at www.workplacecharging.com.
June 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Recognizing @generation180.bsky.social in Charlottesville for being an EV friendly workplace in the EMPOWER project! Learn more at www.workplacecharging.com.
Riner Rentals of Harrisonburg received a national award for being an EV friendly workplace in the EMPOWER project! Learn more at www.workplacecharging.com.
June 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Riner Rentals of Harrisonburg received a national award for being an EV friendly workplace in the EMPOWER project! Learn more at www.workplacecharging.com.
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.
June 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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.