ARTICLE: $600M provided to US communities for public electric vehicle chargers
The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program provided more than $600 million to US communities for more public chargers for electric vehicles.
Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Phasing Out Gas Cars
The Biden administration on Wednesday issued one of the most significant climate regulations in the nation’s history, a rule designed to ensure that the majority of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States are all-electric or hybrids by 2032.
ROUNDUP: Local Leaders Oppose Gas-Fired Peaker Plant
Virginia Conservation Network Partners applaud the Central Virginia legislators for sharing a letter of opposition to the proposed gas-fired peaker plant in Chesterfield.
Bipartisan Support on Environmental Bills: Regulation of Toxics
Pat Calvert, Director of Clean Water and Land Conservation at Virginia Conservation Network, is quoted supporting a new law regualte toxic PFAS pollution.
OPINION: Tree preservation: A quality of life opportunity for Virginia
Robert Benson submits a Letter To The Editor in the Virginia Mercury stating that tree preservation is important for quality of life in Virginia.
Coming Soon: Signs Warning Consumers About Invasive Plants
Pat Calvert, Director of Clean Water and Land Conservation at Virginia Conservation Network, is quoted supporting a new law to control the spread of invasive species in the Williamsburg Yorktown Daily.
Good Governance Recap: 2024 Policy Outcomes
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 20 bills this General Assembly session that protect ratepayers from rising energy costs, ensure meaningful regulatory standards, improve oversight of utilities, and more.
Climate & Energy Recap: 2024 Policy Outcomes
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 39 bills this General Assembly session that remove barriers for customer-owned solar, increase energy efficiency targets, defend our key climate policies, and more.
Clean Water & Flood Resilience Recap: 2024 Policy Outcomes
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 35 bills this General Assembly session that protect our water policy by enhancing flood resiliency, prohibiting toxic substances, reducing plastic waste, and more.