The Tobacco Commission is now accepting applications for its Energy Ingenuity Fund. These dollars are specifically for Southern and Southwest Virginia and are designed for projects that create collaboration between the energy and economic development sectors.

Applications will be due February 9th via the Regional Tobacco Commission’s website. Proposed projects should ...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have just released the 2026 Fuel Economy Guide. The Guide provides detailed fuel economy estimates for model year 2026 light-duty vehicles, along with estimated annual fuel costs and other information for prospective car buyers.

2026 Fuel Economy Guide

• Enhanced Electronic Access: The 2026 ...

by Tarah Kesterson

Camrett Logistic’s Director of Volvo Operations, Wes Mabe, talks with the company’s fleet manager about their heavy duty electric tractors.

Do you know what it takes to build a tractor trailer? Some of the Virginia Clean Cities team had the opportunity to learn more ...

A New Opportunity to Donate If You Take the Standard Deduction

Virginia Clean Cities is launching its 2026 Clean Fuel for Clean Air small-donor fund raising campaign to take advantage of new federal tax reforms that encourage donations to non-profit organizations. This campaign is a community-focused initiative supporting education, outreach, and clean transportation solutions across Virginia. allows individuals to make a meaningful impact by supporting programs that improve air quality and promote sustainable energy choices.

New Above‑the‑Line Deduction ...

WEST CHESTER, PA – December 11, 2025– The Chester County Department of Community Transit has begun replacing existing gasoline-powered Chesco Connect buses with new vehicles powered by propane.

According to Chester County CEO David Byerman, the move to new vehicles aligns with key priorities in the County’s Climate ...

Programs will Boost Clean Energy Innovation, Provide High-Quality Jobs, Create Economic Revitalization in Coalfield Communities

RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Department of Energy today announced awardees for the Southwest Virginia Hydrogen Hub Planning Grants to three projects that will advance clean hydrogen production, storage, and end-use applications while supporting economic revitalization in coalfield communities. GTI Energy,Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems, and WireTough Cylinders, LLC, will each receive $250,000 in planning funds to strengthen the ...

In northwestern Minnesota, among expansive prairies and enumerable lakes, White Earth Public Transit provides a lifeline to members of the rural 1,093 square-mile White Earth Indian Reservation. The reservation, which is the largest of Minnesota’s 11 reservations and sits 225 miles from Minneapolis and 65 miles from Fargo, has a population of about 9,700.  Within the reservation, there are 150 ...

On October 30^th, VCC Clean Communities and Economic Development Director Graham Sheridan participated in the Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Association of Electric Co-Ops Girl Power event.  This event is for high school students interested in working for their local power co-op when they graduate. 

Electrical work, especially line-worker work, is still a heavily male field.  However, these are good paying jobs that women are beginning to access.  The first female line worker in Virginia was at the event, teaching ...

We’re excited to share some big updates from the GUMBO project—our collaborative effort to strengthen electric vehicle (EV) education and workforce readiness across the country. See the new Curriculum outline here

Operation & Maintenance Curriculum Now Live

The Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Curriculum is officially ready to share! This foundational training resource ...