At a solar and geothermal energy workshop at CitySpace on Thursday, one city councilor and two renewable energy experts discussed the Charlottesville Renewable Energy Revolving Loan Program and solar and geothermal technologies. “We’re putting Charlottesville on the map as a place that supports clean, renewable energy,” said Councilor Dave Norris. Currently, homeowners throughout the area […]
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City to power electric vehicles with help from local technology company
The city of Charlottesville employees you see driving silently across town aren’t coasting to save gas — they’re driving electric cars. As part of a $500,000 grant from the Department of Energy, the city now owns three new Nissan Leafs purchased from Colonial Auto. This brings the city’s all-electric vehicle fleet to a total of […]
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Green business competition winners announced
A contest to encourage environmentally friendly and energy efficient practices at area businesses concluded Thursday as the winners of the Better Business Challenge were announced. “This is the culmination of a year-long effort to bring awareness to environmental stewardship,” said Teri Kent, manager of the Better Business Challenge. “We wanted to galvanize the business community.” […]
