This year, Governor Bob McDonnell will host “Virginia: Energy Capital of the East Coast — The Governor’s Conference on Energy.” The Governor’s Conference will be held October 12–14, 2010 at the Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, Virginia. To Register, and for information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring, visit http://www.vsbn.org/GCE2010 The Conference will feature a comprehensive program [...]
Virginia’s biodiesel industry landscape is changing as it is impacted by policy, technology, and the economy. Through the Virginia Biodiesel Conference, Virginia Clean Cities seeks to convene a broad cross-section of people and organizations working to strengthen Virginia’s biodiesel industry and to promote clean alternative fuels. Event Registration Page: http://vabiodiesel.eventbrite.com/
On Friday, October 15th 2010, Virginia Clean Cities will be holding an pair of events in coordination with National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium’s Odyssey Day. These events will be held in Harrisonburg and in Hampton Roads.
Students, policy makers, media, VCC stakeholders, manufacturers, fuel suppliers, and interested citizens from all around the Commonwealth will be invited to join us here at JMU for a full day to learn about alternative fuel vehicles. This will be a great opportunity to be part of a nation-wide effort to add momentum to the alternative vehicle landscape.
Virginia Clean Cities is seeking proposals from Virginia entities with road-ready fleets interested in converting some or all of their eligible gasoline vehicles to run on Propane/Autogas. This unique opportunity provides funding for fleets to cover the parts and labor for the conversion. Call for Proposals Background: Virginia Clean Cities is a statewide non-profit whose [...]
In partnership with Virginia Clean Cities, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Quality Management Association (MARAMA) is soliciting applications from eligible parties interested in participating in the Statewide Biodiesel Buy Down under the Virginia Diesel Emission Reduction Recovery Grant. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded funds to the Commonwealth of Virginia under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to support this program. Eligible Virginia State diesel fleets operating in the Commonwealth of Virginia interested in seeking funding to address potential incremental costs of using large volumes of biodiesel blends over regular diesel are encouraged to apply.
Virginia Beach, VA – Drivers of Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) lined up for 2 hours this afternoon to get $0.85/gallon E85 thanks to Virginia Clean Cities and the Department of Energy. Navy Exchange (NEX) Norfolk, VA., held the grand opening ceremony of its E85 alternative fuel facility today. With this grand opening, there are four [...]
Virginia Clean Cities Contact: Georgiana Ball (804) 714-6791 gball@hrccc.org For Release: July 15, 2010 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Showcases Propane Autogas Vehicle Conversion Program as Part of Obama Administration’s ‘Recovery Summer’ Secretary Vilsack participated in an event highlighting progress on the largest U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Recovery Act alternative fuel project, the Southeast Propane [...]
Governor McDonnell recently endorsed and announced Virginia Clean Cities and stakeholder’s collaborative efforts to plan and address issues for facilitating vehicle electrification in the years ahead. Working together, state and local government entities, fleets, universities, utilities, civic organizations, vehicle manufacturers, and businesses are represented in the Virginia electrification effort with Virginia Clean Cities through the [...]
Virginia Clean Cities will co-present an Advanced Fuel Management Seminar in conjunction with some of the leading companies in fuel management systems and services. Attendance is free and it will be held June 17th in the Alexandria Mark Center Hilton. Click here for the flyer and agenda. Share This Page
Clean Cities hosted the Tidewater Area Fleet Manager’s Association monthly meeting June 16th from noon to 2:00 pm in the Potomac River and York rooms at the Old Dominion University Webb Center. The focus was biodiesel, the state of biodiesel, supply chain, use and implementation, quality control, specifications and manufacturer support, and incentives and funding programs. It was free [...]
The DoE Clean Cities Vehicle Buyer’s Guide is a handy compilation of information on all the AFV, FFV, and Hybrid vehicles on the market. Along with all the retail information, it has carbon footprint and air pollution scores for each vehicle. Click on the link below to access the electronic version. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/pdfs/46432.pdf Share This Page
For all the latest on what Virginia Clean Cities is up to, as well as general alternative fuels news and articles of interest, visit and add us on Facebook and on Twitter. We encourage open participation in all discussions, so don’t miss your chance to be heard on the topics that interest you! Share This [...]
We would like to introduce our new intern, Jamison Walker. As the basis for his part-time internship, he took on the data acquisition and analysis part of our Anti-idling pilot project in Virginia Beach and Gloucester County school systems, which will also serve as his senior thesis. Find out more about the anti-idling project under the Cleaner [...]
Virginia Clean Cities hosted a comprehensive one-day workshop for public and private fleet operators and clean-air/clean transportation policymakers. This event was co-hosted by the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation, the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, the Department of Environmental Quality, and James Madison University. Around 100 attendees learned: How converting your fleet to NGVs [...]
On May 20th, Virginia Clean Cities co-hosted an Alternative Fuels Workshop with the national trade associations of the alternative fuels industry. The event was held in Chantilly, VA at the headquarters of TV Worldwide. There were a wide range of presentations from experts in several alternative fuels including propane, ethanol, CNG, and biodiesel. There was also a discussion on various alternative fuel use incentives and next steps for those interested. The event was webcasted live from the TV Worldwide website and an archived version can be seen at TVworldwide.com. Check out the presentations and learn the basics of the alternate
Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles are a blast to drive. Alleyn submitted this video of a recent experience with several full sized hydrogen cars. These vehicles are sold and leased on a small scale now, and are expected to reach larger deployments in 2015. Virginia has one hydrogen fueling station at Fort Belvoir and hopefully [...]
The Virginia Get Ready Roundtable has gathered for an introductory meeting on May 18, 2010 and established an initial plan for deployment of electric vehicles in Virginia. Virginia Utilities have installed and converted Prius vehicles, bucket trucks, and have agreed to purchase test Volt units when available. The Commonwealth has installed free access vehicle charging units at one rest area. Virginia entities are assessing charging capacity, investment needs, and roles in jumpstarting vehicle adoption and infrastructure deployment.
Virginia Clean Cities has produced and printed an updated station map for E85 Ethanol access in Virginia, Maryland and DC. The brochure includes unrestricted public access, restricted public access, and private E85 stations, and explains the benefits of using the alternative fuel and makes it clear that E85 can only be used in E85-capable FFVs. [...]
April 17th marked a milestone moment in the propane corridor project. Over 40 stakeholders, from as far away as Colorado and Texas, convened at VCC’s James Madison University office to participate in a project kickoff meeting. The event began Thursday evening with a reception at the beautiful JMU Arboretum. Friday’s main topics focused around the current status, what the immediate next steps were, and the big picture view of the implementation of this historic project. The energy was contagious and the spirits were high as we all saw the scope and potential of this initiative unfold. We are fortunate to have such quality partners and stakeholders, and we are all looking forward to watching this massive project unfold!
Read Alleyn’s Blog as he attends the Electric Drive Transportation Association 2010 Annual Conference and the Washington Auto Show. VCC to host Propane F-250 Road Show with Ferrellgas at JMU on February 3, 2010. Visit the page to register and download the flyer. Download the latest stakeholder update to learn about funding availability for a [...]
Grants are still available for retailers interested in providing E85 to the VA-MD-DC public. E85 station locator brochure now available for download. This brochure details Virginia, Maryland and D.C. E85 stations and groups them by type of access (unrestricted public, restricted public, and private). A new section titled “Financing Alternative Fuels – Making a Business [...]
News & Press Releases
Governor’s Energy Conference – Oct 12-14, 2010
This year, Governor Bob McDonnell will host “Virginia: Energy Capital of the East Coast — The Governor’s Conference on Energy.” The Governor’s Conference will be held October 12–14, 2010 at the Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, Virginia. To Register, and for information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring, visit http://www.vsbn.org/GCE2010 The Conference will feature a comprehensive program [...]
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Virginia Biodiesel Conference – Sept 29, 2010 – Harrisonburg VA
Virginia’s biodiesel industry landscape is changing as it is impacted by policy, technology, and the economy. Through the Virginia Biodiesel Conference, Virginia Clean Cities seeks to convene a broad cross-section of people and organizations working to strengthen Virginia’s biodiesel industry and to promote clean alternative fuels. Event Registration Page: http://vabiodiesel.eventbrite.com/
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Alt Fuels Odyssey Day – Oct 15, 2010
On Friday, October 15th 2010, Virginia Clean Cities will be holding an pair of events in coordination with National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium’s Odyssey Day. These events will be held in Harrisonburg and in Hampton Roads.
Students, policy makers, media, VCC stakeholders, manufacturers, fuel suppliers, and interested citizens from all around the Commonwealth will be invited to join us here at JMU for a full day to learn about alternative fuel vehicles. This will be a great opportunity to be part of a nation-wide effort to add momentum to the alternative vehicle landscape.
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Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program Request for Proposals
Virginia Clean Cities is seeking proposals from Virginia entities with road-ready fleets interested in converting some or all of their eligible gasoline vehicles to run on Propane/Autogas. This unique opportunity provides funding for fleets to cover the parts and labor for the conversion. Call for Proposals Background: Virginia Clean Cities is a statewide non-profit whose [...]
Tags: autogas Southeast Propane Autogas, propane
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Virginia Biodiesel Buy Down Grant Fund Request for Proposals
In partnership with Virginia Clean Cities, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Quality Management Association (MARAMA) is soliciting applications from eligible parties interested in participating in the Statewide Biodiesel Buy Down under the Virginia Diesel Emission Reduction Recovery Grant. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded funds to the Commonwealth of Virginia under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to support this program. Eligible Virginia State diesel fleets operating in the Commonwealth of Virginia interested in seeking funding to address potential incremental costs of using large volumes of biodiesel blends over regular diesel are encouraged to apply.
Tags: Biodiesel, DEQ, MARAMA, RFP
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Drivers Lined Up to Get $0.85/gallon E85 Today at the Grand Opening of the Second E85 Flex-Fuel Gas Pump in Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach, VA – Drivers of Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) lined up for 2 hours this afternoon to get $0.85/gallon E85 thanks to Virginia Clean Cities and the Department of Energy. Navy Exchange (NEX) Norfolk, VA., held the grand opening ceremony of its E85 alternative fuel facility today. With this grand opening, there are four [...]
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VCC Hosts Secretary Vilsack
Virginia Clean Cities Contact: Georgiana Ball (804) 714-6791 gball@hrccc.org For Release: July 15, 2010 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Showcases Propane Autogas Vehicle Conversion Program as Part of Obama Administration’s ‘Recovery Summer’ Secretary Vilsack participated in an event highlighting progress on the largest U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Recovery Act alternative fuel project, the Southeast Propane [...]
Tags: autogas, Baker Equipment, propane, Richmond, Vilsack
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Virginia Get Ready – July 14 Meeting and Materials
Information and materials for the July 14 electric vehicle meeting in Richmond Virginia.
Tags: Electric, EV, Get Ready
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Virginia Electric Vehicle ‘Get Ready’ Efforts Endorsed by Governor
Governor McDonnell recently endorsed and announced Virginia Clean Cities and stakeholder’s collaborative efforts to plan and address issues for facilitating vehicle electrification in the years ahead. Working together, state and local government entities, fleets, universities, utilities, civic organizations, vehicle manufacturers, and businesses are represented in the Virginia electrification effort with Virginia Clean Cities through the [...]
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DC Area Fuel Management Seminar 6/17
Virginia Clean Cities will co-present an Advanced Fuel Management Seminar in conjunction with some of the leading companies in fuel management systems and services. Attendance is free and it will be held June 17th in the Alexandria Mark Center Hilton. Click here for the flyer and agenda. Share This Page
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Virginia Biodiesel Workshop 6/16
Clean Cities hosted the Tidewater Area Fleet Manager’s Association monthly meeting June 16th from noon to 2:00 pm in the Potomac River and York rooms at the Old Dominion University Webb Center. The focus was biodiesel, the state of biodiesel, supply chain, use and implementation, quality control, specifications and manufacturer support, and incentives and funding programs. It was free [...]
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Clean Cities 2010 Vehicle Buyer’s Guide
The DoE Clean Cities Vehicle Buyer’s Guide is a handy compilation of information on all the AFV, FFV, and Hybrid vehicles on the market. Along with all the retail information, it has carbon footprint and air pollution scores for each vehicle. Click on the link below to access the electronic version. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/pdfs/46432.pdf Share This Page
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Check Us Out on Facebook and Twitter!
For all the latest on what Virginia Clean Cities is up to, as well as general alternative fuels news and articles of interest, visit and add us on Facebook and on Twitter. We encourage open participation in all discussions, so don’t miss your chance to be heard on the topics that interest you! Share This [...]
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VCC/Argonne Internship
We would like to introduce our new intern, Jamison Walker. As the basis for his part-time internship, he took on the data acquisition and analysis part of our Anti-idling pilot project in Virginia Beach and Gloucester County school systems, which will also serve as his senior thesis. Find out more about the anti-idling project under the Cleaner [...]
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The Compelling Case for Natural Gas Vehicles – 5/26
Virginia Clean Cities hosted a comprehensive one-day workshop for public and private fleet operators and clean-air/clean transportation policymakers. This event was co-hosted by the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation, the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, the Department of Environmental Quality, and James Madison University. Around 100 attendees learned: How converting your fleet to NGVs [...]
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VCC Co-Hosts Alternative Fuel Education Workshop
On May 20th, Virginia Clean Cities co-hosted an Alternative Fuels Workshop with the national trade associations of the alternative fuels industry. The event was held in Chantilly, VA at the headquarters of TV Worldwide. There were a wide range of presentations from experts in several alternative fuels including propane, ethanol, CNG, and biodiesel. There was also a discussion on various alternative fuel use incentives and next steps for those interested. The event was webcasted live from the TV Worldwide website and an archived version can be seen at TVworldwide.com. Check out the presentations and learn the basics of the alternate
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Hydrogen Ride and Drive Video
Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles are a blast to drive. Alleyn submitted this video of a recent experience with several full sized hydrogen cars. These vehicles are sold and leased on a small scale now, and are expected to reach larger deployments in 2015. Virginia has one hydrogen fueling station at Fort Belvoir and hopefully [...]
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Virginia Get Ready Roundtable
The Virginia Get Ready Roundtable has gathered for an introductory meeting on May 18, 2010 and established an initial plan for deployment of electric vehicles in Virginia. Virginia Utilities have installed and converted Prius vehicles, bucket trucks, and have agreed to purchase test Volt units when available. The Commonwealth has installed free access vehicle charging units at one rest area. Virginia entities are assessing charging capacity, investment needs, and roles in jumpstarting vehicle adoption and infrastructure deployment.
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E85 Stations Map Updated VA, MD, DC – April 2010
Virginia Clean Cities has produced and printed an updated station map for E85 Ethanol access in Virginia, Maryland and DC. The brochure includes unrestricted public access, restricted public access, and private E85 stations, and explains the benefits of using the alternative fuel and makes it clear that E85 can only be used in E85-capable FFVs. [...]
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Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program About to Take Off
April 17th marked a milestone moment in the propane corridor project. Over 40 stakeholders, from as far away as Colorado and Texas, convened at VCC’s James Madison University office to participate in a project kickoff meeting. The event began Thursday evening with a reception at the beautiful JMU Arboretum. Friday’s main topics focused around the current status, what the immediate next steps were, and the big picture view of the implementation of this historic project. The energy was contagious and the spirits were high as we all saw the scope and potential of this initiative unfold. We are fortunate to have such quality partners and stakeholders, and we are all looking forward to watching this massive project unfold!
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Clean Cities 2010
Read Alleyn’s Blog as he attends the Electric Drive Transportation Association 2010 Annual Conference and the Washington Auto Show. VCC to host Propane F-250 Road Show with Ferrellgas at JMU on February 3, 2010. Visit the page to register and download the flyer. Download the latest stakeholder update to learn about funding availability for a [...]
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Virginia, Maryland and D.C.
Grants are still available for retailers interested in providing E85 to the VA-MD-DC public. E85 station locator brochure now available for download. This brochure details Virginia, Maryland and D.C. E85 stations and groups them by type of access (unrestricted public, restricted public, and private). A new section titled “Financing Alternative Fuels – Making a Business [...]
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