Concerned Citizens Seek Transparency About Data Centers In Virginia

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:02:13 +0000

Data centers use tremendous amounts of electricity and water, but often the public is kept in the dark about such things.

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Virginia Bails On Electric Vehicle Mandate, Re-Joins South

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:10:16 +0000

The electric vehicle revolution just hit a brick wall in Virginia, when Governor Youngkin dropped out of the new California clean car mandate

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$12 Million to Support Local Projects to Save Energy in 17 State & Local Governments from Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2024 03:27:17 +0000

Over $12 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Fund Energy Efficiency Improvements and Clean Energy Technologies for Public Facilities and Low-Income Homes WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $12.1 million to three states and 14 local governments … [continued]

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A New Hope Lifts US Offshore Wind Industry Out Of Doldrums

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 15:20:51 +0000

Maryland is back on track to develop its offshore wind resources into a powerful multi-state hub with Virginia and North Carolina.

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U.S. EPA Paves the Way for Clean Buses at Fairfax County Public Schools

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:24:38 +0000

Clean School Bus grant brings green future to school transportation. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11) celebrated one of EPA’s first Clean School Bus grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law being awarded to Fairfax County Public Schools during … [continued]

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AES Announces Addition of 3.5 GW of Renewables

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:46:04 +0000

Virginia-based AES Corp. said the company added 3.5 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity to its portfolio in 2023, an amount nearly double that built in the previous year. […]

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Distracted Driving On the Rise, But Rather Than Being The Problem, Expert Says Technology Could Be The Solution

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:05:37 +0000

In the digital age, an increased desire for constant online connection has created safety hazards for drivers on the road. It’s especially top of mind during the month of April, which is Distracted Driver Awareness Month, but Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) researcher Charlie Klauer says that technology can also be part of the solution. According […]

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EV Charging Station Sneak Coming Soon To A Gas Station Near You

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:45:45 +0000

EV charging NEVI freewireAll 50 states will deploy federal NEVI program funds to build out the EV charging network and kill gasmobiles, anti-woke or not.

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Attacks On Clean Cars Law Rejected By the Virginia Senate

Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:03:55 +0000

RICHMOND, VA — Today the Virginia Senate defeated the last of eight bills aimed at repealing the Clean Cars Virginia program. The program set standards for vehicle manufacturers to deliver cars that emit less carbon pollution and smog-forming pollutants, and requires a gradually-rising number of zero-emission electric vehicles be sent to Virginia. The following is […]

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