transportation
Virginia should look to Maryland for electric vehicle policy, report says
A Charlottesville nonprofit group says point-of-sale rebates and inventory requirements for dealers could help the commonwealth catch up with its neighbor.
Appalachia
Southwest Virginia bike shop is now a beacon for solar power in the region
A 16-kilowatt array on the roof of Iron Works Cycling is the first successful project for a regional group trying to seed solar projects across seven coalfield counties.
transportation
For Virginia transit agency, electric buses help to meet climate, equity goals
Hampton Roads Transit’s six electric buses will be deployed on the state’s busiest transit route, between Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Virginia
Appalachian schools seek solar reforms as region renegotiates utility contract
Schools and governments in Southwest Virginia want solar policy to match new state law.
climate change
Survey: Virginians seeking out news about climate change and solutions
A George Mason University researcher found a strong interest in reporting on how climate change is affecting local communities — and stories that spotlight solutions.