Ecodriving
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine participated in discussions on energy and transportation on Sunday in Williamsburg and highlighted the benefits of the EcoDriving program—a comprehensive, nationwide effort to save consumers money at the gas pump, reduce fuel use and cut carbon dioxide emissions. The discussions took place during the annual meeting of the Southern Governors’ Association. Read more
Stimulus monies to help pay for solar panels
An $80 million grant from the federal stimulus will fund improvements to wastewater-treatment plants across the Commonwealth, including here in the Valley.
Augusta County will get $364,964 to go toward the installation of solar panels at wastewater-treatment plant pump stations across the county, according to the office of Gov. Tim Kaine, who on Tuesday accepted a check on behalf of the Commonwealth for $80,203,300 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Read more
In the News
- State News: Kaine issues executive order on environmental impact of state government
- Local News: Public meeting on South River study on Thursday
- Sports: Free tickets for Friday’s Waynesboro-Staunton game
- Local News: Flag Day at Wilson Library
- Event: Valley Pride July 26 Read more
In the News
- Event: Presentation on Iranian women writers
- Local News: Work at Port Republic Road and I-81 southbound exit ramp
- Economy: New jobless claims down slightly
- State News: Kaine joins agreement on ocean conservation Read more
Kaine announces actions on Renew Virginia
Gov. Tim Kaine announced action on Tuesday on several pieces of legislation related to his Renew Virginia green initiative, including a series of amendments to bills included in the package.
- SB 1248 – Northam
This bill originally implemented the number one recommendation of the Climate Change Commission: the establishment of a mandatory energy efficiency standard under which electricity consumption would be reduced by 19 percent of 2006 levels by 2025. Read more
Green-collar jobs
Oh, yeah, no doubt, it’s about being green, being considerate of the environment and all of that. But the Staunton Green 2020 effort is as much about economic development as it is hugging trees.
“It’s not liberals sitting around in offices sipping coffee and pontificating. It’s jobs for blue-collar workers in this new economy,” said Erik Curren, who is helping lead the effort in the Queen City toward the development of a competitive green economy in the heart of the Valley. Read more
Kaine fleshes out Green Virginia package
Gov. Tim Kaine took another step toward moving Virginia in the direction of a 21st century economy.
“Creating green jobs and a renewable energy sector of the Virginia economy is one way we can create opportunity from our current economic challenges,” said Kaine, announcing his Green Virginia legislative package. Read more
