The Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transporation Summit and Expo, hosted by Virginia Clean Cities brought together leaders in vehicle technology, fueling infrastructure, and policy who are building the transportation systems of the future. The Fueling Trust Together panel featured organizations in Virginia who are building trust and sharing information among consumers to ensure that the electric transition includes everyone.

Clean Energy Generation member Dave Sillman is no stranger to saving money with clean energy, but his new home’s underground geothermal heating and cooling system is taking the savings to new heights — or should we say, depths.

Footprint Project is a nonprofit that deploys mobile solar panels, batteries, solar trailers, and portable power stations to communities affected by disasters. When a hurricane, wildfire, flood, or other disaster knocks out the electric grid, Footprint Project works with local organizations to determine where portable, sustainable power can make the greatest difference.

The realization that local solar installers were needed for local projects helped inspire FLIPP, short for Flexible Learning, Infinite Programming Possibilities. Raye Elliott co-founded the organization with her cousin, A.J., drawing on her experience in the military, hydropower, construction, renewable energy, and government operations.

Stan Cross, SACE's Electric Transportation Director reaches Newfoundland, and after 3,500 miles in his EV, relishes the natural wonder, explores clean energy solutions, and reflects on challenges climate change poses to Atlantic Canada and us all.

After 25 years behind the wheel, driver Charles Choyce switched to an electric school bus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and found fewer fumes, smoother turns, reduced maintenance, and calmer student riders.

University of Alabama at Birmingham's Solar House operates completely off the grid and runs entirely on solar energy.

The Arts Based School's electric bus drew crowds at a Juneteenth celebration, sparking conversations about quieter rides, healthier air for kids, and the savings that come with going electric.

As more people switch to electric cars and appliances, our power grid could actually see a benefit from more Americans opting for heat pumps to cool their homes (which require less electricity), and relying on EVs as backup power sources when the grid goes down.

Like most city public works departments, Harrisonburg Public Works provides a variety of services including stormwater management and environmental initiatives, urban forestry and green space, trash/recycling, biking and walking paths, and transportation planning for the city. Through the work of these programs and with a roadmap to meet many of Harrisonburg’s Environmental Action Plan (EAP) goals by 2040, staff hope to offer some action every person in the community can take to contribute to this plan.