Northern Virginia Regional Commission

02/03/2023

Helping the Homeless in our Region

Bitterly cold weather heading our way for the weekend and into next week. List of regional homeless and cold weather shelters can be found on our web site.

Homeless/Winter Weather Shelter List Updated for 2022/23

02/03/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/e630f964bf75/news-from-the-region-and-state-6119573

02/02/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/740e937d8486/news-from-the-region-and-state-6119337

02/01/2023

Decarbonizing Virginia’s Power Sector Saves Lives and Money

We are proud to partner with the Virginia Climate Center at George Mason University. We appreciate their sharing their important research on how decarbonizing the power sector can save lives and money.

Important Research Being Conducted at Virginia Climate Center at George Mason University

02/01/2023

February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual observance in February in the United States and Canada, to celebrate and recognize the contributions, achievements, and experiences of African Americans in the history of North America.

The origin of this event can be traced back to 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson founded "Negro History Week" to raise awareness about the role of African Americans in shaping the history of the United States.

Over the years, it has evolved into a month-long celebration, recognizing the ongoing struggle for civil rights and social justice. This month provides an opportunity for individuals to reflect on the important contributions and impact of African Americans on society, and to continue to work towards greater equality and understanding.

We are pleased to share information on educational resources and events to help celebrate Black History Month.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.

02/01/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/020f0776165a/news-from-the-region-and-state-6119329

01/31/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/92c389e18c85/news-from-the-region-and-state-6118949

01/30/2023

NVRC is quite proud of its more than 20 year relationship with Region. We were proud to highlight that work with a webinar with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and a paper co-authored by former US Ambassador Richard Kauzlarich with the George Mason University - Schar School of Policy and Government and Dr. Medearis of our team at the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. https://open.substack.com/pub/novaregion/p/strategic-international-ties-at-the?r=1ejp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

01/27/2023

Congratulations to John Chapman (Alexandria) on his election as Chair of the Commission and to Sheila Olem (Herndon) on her election as Vice-Chair. Kathy Smith continues her service as Treasurer of the organization. We very much look forward to working with our new Chair/Vice Chair and all the members of the Commission.

01/27/2023

Pleased to report the Commission has been awarded a grant from the US Department of Defense to continue our work on shoreline erosion and flooding projects at United States Marine Corps Base Quantico. https://open.substack.com/pub/novaregion/p/nvrc-wins-department-of-defense-grant?r=1ejp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

01/27/2023

With many thanks to Randy Clarke the GM/CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (Metro) for spending more than an hour at last evening's Northern Virginia Regional Commission meeting providing an update and answering questions from our elected leaders.

Was great to hear about a number of topics including: 1. Recently announced service improvements 2. Potomac Yard Station 3. Silver Line Ridership (25,000 a week with Dulles and Ashburn the busiest stations) 4. Metro of the Future 5. Bus Network re-design 6. Sustainability and 7. Public Safety.

Lots of great questions from our Commissioners and commitment to work with Metro which is not only important to the transportation network in the region, but economic development and land use.

01/27/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/e7e7e1b5f7c6/news-from-the-region-and-state-6118849

01/27/2023

Northern Virginia Regional Commission Meeting

Northern Virginia Regional Commission Meeting

01/26/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/2d6788826e9f/news-from-the-region-and-state-6118717

01/24/2023

We are pleased to be able to provide information to project your and/or potential of your home or business. Looking forward to our 2023 solar campaign with the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP). https://open.substack.com/pub/novaregion/p/mapping-your-solar-and-green-roof?r=1ejp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

01/24/2023

Our Senior Regional Demographer presented last evening in on the recovery of the region and the City of Alexandria from the pandemic. We are always pleased to present a regional perspective on the data we collect. More information can be found on our data dashboard www.novaregiondashboard.com.

01/24/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/f72a59a3b8d8/news-from-the-region-and-state-6118217

01/20/2023

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $100 Million through Inflation Reduction Act for Environmental Justice Grants | US EPA

First round of $100 million in grants via the has been announced. https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-availability-100-million-through-inflation?campaign_id=54&emc=edit_clim_20230120&instance_id=83205&nl=climate-forward®i_id=77889459&segment_id=123034&te=1&user_id=157219b9bd3d43e3fb6c2ade8f8459ba

For those interested, two webinars are scheduled next week by EPA on the grant process.

EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $100 Million through Inflation Reduction Act for Environmental Justice Grants

01/19/2023

Great to be in Richmond joining with local government colleagues from across the Commonwealth.

01/19/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/b7fe292646d7/news-from-the-region-and-state-5827577

01/18/2023

Northern Virginia's Trash and Recycling Collection

Talking trash in the region. In 2020, the last year with complete data, Northern Virginia residents and businesses disposed of 1.5 million tons of waste and recycled 950 thousand tons. Informative blog post by Debbie S. of our team at the Northern Virginia Regional Commission on the complex system of trash and recycling collection in the region.

One in a series of deep dives into Northern Virginia’s trash and recycling

01/18/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/3ab90e1e01da/news-from-the-region-and-state-5827461

01/17/2023

Great Climate Success in Arlington

Great success recently announced by our colleagues in Arlington County Virginia – Government. NVRC was pleased to develop first workshop on planning in 2009 at the German Embassy in Washington DC.

Community Energy Plan Efforts Stem Back to 2009 Workshop Sponsored by NVRC at German Embassy

01/17/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/89a31fcdaace/news-from-the-region-and-state-5827077

01/13/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/c5ec542d3e13/news-from-the-region-and-state-5826937

01/12/2023

The Co-Chairs of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission's Community, Military and Federal Facilities Partnership, Supervisor Penny Gross and Supervisor Victor Angry, proudly display the certificate received by the Commission acknowledging our being designated a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer. The Commission has long supported our , and . Last year we were designated a Great American Defense Community.

01/12/2023

NVRC offices are closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16.

01/12/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/a2a4adff829a/news-from-the-region-and-state-5797745

01/11/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/e20f6bdc10c0/news-from-the-region-and-state-5797625

01/10/2023

Glass Recycling in Northern Virginia

NVRC is pleased to coordinate the activities of the Northern Virginia Waste Management Board. By working together and collaborating this effort led to a significant increase in the amount of of throughout the region.

A Regional Success Story of Interjurisdictional Collaboration

01/10/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/8c8d599fe350/news-from-the-region-and-state-5797173

01/06/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/372b5990912f/news-from-the-region-and-state-5797081

01/05/2023

Growing Clean Energy and Jobs in Virginia

We were pleased to join with colleagues at the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission in co-authoring a blog post on the critical importance of Dominion Energy's offshore wind project with respect to growing and in the Commonwealth.

Hampton Roads Primed to be Wind Energy Hub for East Coast

01/05/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/30d9305cab1f/news-from-the-region-and-state-5797005

01/04/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/257a6abf5bc2/news-from-the-region-and-state-5796865

01/03/2023

COVID.gov/tests - Free at-home COVID-19 tests

Free test kits are still available. Following the link to order yours today.

Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests.

01/03/2023

NVRC's Military Installation Resilience Review Project

Our team at the Northern Virginia Regional Commission is pleased to working with our local government partners and the military on a Military Installation Resilience Review project. Final report will be issued in the Spring. We are proud to work on this important project.

Strengthening Ties on Both Sides of Fence Line

01/03/2023

Making Our Homes More Efficient: Clean Energy Tax Credits for Consumers

The U.S. Department of Energy has put out a helpful list of new tax credits that are in full effect in addition to the tax credit that is now at 30%. While we are proud of our efforts at the Northern Virginia Regional Commission to promote solar through our Solarize NoVA efforts, we have also worked with our partners at the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) and Community Housing Partners to promote in the region.

Making Our Homes More Efficient: Clean Energy Tax Credits for Consumers

01/03/2023

News from the Region and State - https://mailchi.mp/ce6f7ad6995b/news-from-the-region-and-state-5796309

12/27/2022

With many thanks to Senator Mark Warner, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and Representatives Beyer, Connolly and Wexton for their support of funding for the Commission to compile and aggregate weather data to anticipate the severity of flooding events and better prepare Virginians for the hazards posed by . Project benefits all our local government members.