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The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association is proud to announce that beginning Saturday, August 15, 2026, public agencies will have access to a large and very comprehensive Heavy Equipment Procurement.

Through this expanded program, government agencies can access thousands of competitively bid equipment items at highly competitive contract pricing. The program supports the ...

VDOT’s Phase 2 NEVI funding is now open for applications! The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program increases EV charging along designated corridors.

Please visit the Virginia Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment page here for details on applying and more information on the funding program: https://publicinput.com/VirginiaNEVI

Key events and dates for this ...

VDOT is preparing to release our National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Phase 2 Request for Applications (RFA) on the eVA Commonwealth Marketplace! 

Ahead of this funding release, the agency has updated and released the RFA mapping tool on the Virginia Electric Vehicle Infrastructure website here: https://publicinput.com/VirginiaNEVI

Information on the application process, application documents, and non-mandatory pre-application webinar will be posted on the Virginia NEVI website and shared with stakeholders soon.  Please share this information with other interested parties.  ...

Virginia Clean Cities at James Madison University is partnering with communities in Russell County to advance electric vehicle planning, workforce development, and clean transportation access in Virginia’s coalfield region.

Virginia Clean Cities at James Madison University is launching the Coalfields Community Charging Program, a one-year planning and technical assistance effort designed to help rural communities in Southwest Virginia prepare for electric vehicle charging, maintenance, workforce training, and long-term clean transportation opportunities.

The program will focus on at least ...

Virginia Clean Energy Investment Bank

The Virginia Clean Energy Investment Bank is hiring for a VCEIB Investments Lead

https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/vceib-investments-lead-richmond-virginia-united-states-1844b0a5-91a8-4305-ad7b-ce4e49736f66

Virginia Energy: Solar Permitting Coordinator

jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/solar-permitting-coordinator-richmond-virginia

EV Hybrid Noire

As their initiatives expand, EV Hybrid Noire is looking for mission-driven professionals to help lead our work in 2026. We are currently hiring for:

Midwest – Program Coordinator

Nationwide – Development Consultant

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Transportation Energy Partners Names Jacob Schwemlein Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2026

Transportation Energy Partners Names Jacob Schwemlein Executive Director
Former staffer returns to guide national Clean Cities network beginning August 1

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation Energy Partners (TEP), a national nonprofit that brings Clean Cities coalition leaders together with public and private sector partners working to advance alternative transportation fuels,  today announced the appointment of Jake Schwemlein as its next Executive Director, effective August 1, 2026. ...

On July 27, 2026, FTA announced the availability of $610 million under the FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Programs, which include the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and the Low or No Emission Program. Applications are due by September 21, 2026.

Of this, approximately $589 million in funding ...

At its June meeting, the Arlington County Board approved updates to the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance that remove some barriers to installing EV chargers in the County. The staff board report is available here. Here’s what’s been updated:

EV Charging Signs

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