The Virginia Department of Energy is offering grants of $6,000 or $10,000 for eligible communities to assist in energy resilience planning. These applications are open and are being taken on a rolling basis.

About Energy Resilience

Energy resilience is a strategic approach designed to address and mitigate electrical disruptions within communities. It focuses on enhancing the stability and reliability of energy systems to prevent interruptions and ensure continuous access to power. Energy resilience aims to maintain the smooth operation ...

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Ahmed Ahreda is a student at Virginia Tech. He majors in Civil Engineering & Computer Science, and will graduate this year in 2025. Read more about his story in his own words below!

Background: What inspired your interest in clean transportation and/or sustainability?

“My interest in clean transportation and sustainability ...

Checkout the newest podcast from The Shock featuring VCC’s Clean Communities and Economic Development Director, Graham Sheridan. The Shock is a Mid-Atlantic energy law podcast from the GreeneHurlocker firm. This podcast aims to delve into questions and ...

Apply now for the two new Energy to Communities (E2C) Peer-Learning Cohorts!

E2C’s peer-learning cohorts are provided by the U.S. Department of Energy to convene local and regional governments, Tribes, and municipal and cooperative utilities from across the country to spend six months learning from energy experts—and each other—about best practices, strategies and tools for approaching ...

This article is part of a series highlighting the recipients of the Last Mile Leadership Program (LMLP) scholarship, a component of a U.S. Department of Energy project focusing on decarbonization in Virginia. This award is run through the LODESTAR program operated by Virginia Clean Cities. Awarded ...

On April 19, 2025, Virginia Clean Cities partnered with regional organizations to host the Earth Day EV Expo in Bristol, Virginia. Dozens of attendees gathered at news station WCYB’s parking lot, excited to learn about about electric vehicles as we all enjoyed the showcases, music and food.

Some highlights from ...

Never owned an electric vehicle (EV) before? Confused as to where to start? Virginia-based company CarMax’s EV Hub is demystifying EV purchasing and guiding consumers on making the best choices for their families. Visit CarMax’s new tool here: CarMax — All Things EV.

The dashboard covers everything from “Getting Started” to information concerning qualifications for EV tax credits. Most of the informational tabs have a section called “How will my life be ...

EValuateVA has updated its public dashboard with the latest information on electric vehicle adoption and charging in Virginia. In 2022, VCC helped to create the dashboard, in partnership with Atlas Public Policy. Check out the updated figures here: EValuateVA — Atlas Public Policy.

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Virginia Clean Cities is partnering with the City of Alexandria to facilitate the Plug In Alexandria project. This support program helps multi-family communities in the City of Alexandria install electric vehicle (EV) chargers by providing expert guidance and financial assistance. Whether you’re a condo association, homeowner’s association, or apartment complex, this program ...

The Virginia Department of Energy is preparing to launch Virginia Energy Connect – a new, user-friendly hub designed to simplify access to energy efficiency and clean energy incentives for Virginia residents and contractors. 

Alongside the launch, Virginia Energy is introducing the Energy Ambassador program, a free, on-demand training initiative starting this summer. This program will equip ...