More than 30 people attended the Fredericksburg City Government’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle Workshop on October 27, 2022.
Attendees learned about alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) technology from the Virginia Clean Cities (VCC) project team and from AFV industry experts ABM, Sonny Merryman Inc., Roush CleanTech, and Blue Bird.
The Drive Clean Rural USA project is a step for the city as it diligently works to achieve the City Council’s goal of powering municipal operations with 100% renewable energy by 2035. As a part of this project and workshop, all three entities undergo a fleet assessment to establish a baseline for fleet operations. By participating in this effort, the city aims to plan and identify opportunities to transition to a clean fuel-powered fleet city-wide.
Those in attendance represented the City of Fredericksburg Government, Fredericksburg City Public Schools, and the University of Mary Washington as a part of Fredericksburg’s participation in the Drive Clean Rural USA project.
This past August, the Fredericksburg Police Department debuted three hybrid patrol vehicles into their fleet, with five additional vehicles expected next year. In 2021, Virginia Clean Cities completed the Police Department’s fleet assessment which led to purchasing of the city’s first hybrid patrol vehicles.
Earlier this year, Fredericksburg City Public Schools worked with Virginia Clean Cities to acquire its first electric school buses. FCPS received $2.5 million in grant funding from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to purchase 10 electric school buses through the Clean School Bus Program.
These joint efforts help meet the city’s sustainability commitments by working together to increase energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions. The city’s continued partnership with Virginia Clean Cities is instrumental in successfully transitioning to a green fleet.
Drive Clean Rural USA is a pilot project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, supporting 24 localities across the nation. Virginia Clean Cities organized the recent workshop as the grant’s sub-recipient and the city’s Environmental Sustainability Program.
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FREE Leadership Sessions will be conducted at the George Mason University –Arlington Campus for High School Latinas. The program runs from Monday 7/15 through Friday 7/19 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM EST each day (1-week).
Las sesiones de liderazgo GRATUITAS se llevarán a cabo en el campus de George Mason University – Arlington para latinas de secundaria. El programa se desarrollará desde el lunes 15 de julio hasta el viernes 19 de julio, de 10:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. EST cada día (1 semana).
Our goal is to equip students with the fundamentals of self-promotion and guide them in shaping their personal brand for future success. What sets this program apart is its integration of self-awareness activities and mentorship by seasoned professionals.
Sessions begin with a thorough assessment of leadership dynamics on July 15th, participants delve into the intricacies of personal branding and etiquette on July 16th, followed by practical guidance on crafting compelling LinkedIn profiles and resumes on July 17th. July 18th emphasizes the art of storytelling through personal statements, while July 19th culminates in portfolio presentations, allowing participants to showcase their newfound skills. The program concludes on July 20th with a memorable graduation ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of the ELITE Academy’s graduates and their journey towards leadership excellence.
