2021 C3 In The News
C3’s Community Conversations on NBC29 News
(NBC29)
Every Friday Appearances Fall 2021- Present
NBC29 has invited local nonprofits to talk about their work in Central Virginia during their Community Conversations that air every Friday @ 4:00PM. Tune in to stay up to date, or check out our highlighted conversations here.
ACT on Climate–Accessible Clean Transit Helps Residents and the Environment
December 17, 2021
Public transit plays a vital role in improving climate action. C3’s ACT (Accessible Clean Transit) Campaign is advancing a more clean, equitable, and efficient transit system for our community with the help of many partners including IMPACT interfaith coalition. Learn more about the goals of the campaign and to discover how you can get involved here.
2021 Was a Year of Progress for C3
December 10, 2021
In 2021, C3 partnered with businesses and residents throughout the Charlottesville community to enact a variety of climate solutions. We created a mural, upgraded homes to all-electric, distributed climate action kits, increased energy efficiency at local businesses, and more. Learn about C3’s progress in 2021 and our goals for the future in this interview.
Starting the Climate Conversation Over Thanksgiving Dinner
November 19, 2021
This week, Susan talks about the importance of discussing the realities of climate change. Although the issue can appear daunting and can sometimes create tension, it’s possible to find common ground. Watch the video to hear Susan’s tips on starting a conversation about climate change with friends and family.
Charlottesville’s First Climate Mural
November 12, 2021
In this week’s conversation, Susan discusses the unveiling of Charlottesville’s first-ever Climate Justice Mural which is on display on the side of the American Red Cross Building (1105 Rose Hill Drive). Over the summer C3 teens, students from the Boys and Girls Club, and other community partners worked together to complete the mural. The final product is an artistic demonstration of how climate change will impact our community in the future.
C3’s Last Fall Energy Clinic- Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
November 5, 2021
Join C3 for our last Energy Clinic to learn about energy efficiency programs that are available with funding that can help you make your home more efficient. In this conversation, Susan shares the various ways to you can lower your energy bill while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Watch here.
How to: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
October 29, 2021
Our carbon footprint constitutes the emissions we create during our daily lives through things such as our use of transportation or home energy efficiency. During this week’s conversation, Susan discusses how she has been able to reduce her personal emissions by more than 50%! Watch the video to learn about actions you can take that will help you reduce your carbon footprint.
Join the “Find Your Ride” Electric Vehicle Showcase
October 22, 2021
Considering switching to an electric vehicle? Join C3 at the Silk Mills Building on October 23 for the 1st Annual EV Showcase! In this week’s conversation, Susan shares details of this event as well as her personal experience with driving electric. Check it out!
Climate Change’s Impact on Central Virginia
October 15, 2021
Are you enjoying 80-degree weather in October? These unseasonal temperatures and the extension of warm seasons are just a few of the effects residents of Central Virginia will experience in the future if we do not take action on climate change. There are opportunities to mitigate some of these impacts, however. Watch this week’s conversation to learn about how C3 can help you find ways to reduce your climate impact.
Join C3’s Green Business Alliance
October 8, 2021
A large part of C3’s work is our commitment to helping local businesses and nonprofits reduce their climate impact. In this Community Conversation, Susan shares with Steve a success story from one of our Green Business Alliance members, Tiger Fuels, who just opened an EV charging station in Charlottesville. Watch here.
C3 Launches Fall Energy Clinics
October 1, 2021
Our city and state has set climate goals they want us to reach, and C3 is here to help! Watch this week’s conversation to hear Susan discuss the launch of our Fall Energy Clinics, an opportunity to learn how you can access funding to lower your energy bill and reduce emissions for our community.
Newest Report Released on Local Transportation
September 24, 2021
Susan Kruse joins NBC29 to discuss the release of our latest report, Transit Equity and Climate: Moving Toward a Cleaner Future. Check it out to learn more about our top recommendations for investing in cleaner, more equitable and energy-efficient forms of local transportation. Watch here.
New Report Outlines 14 Recommendations to Charlottesville Transit System
(NBC29)
September 22, 2021
This article highlights some of the findings of our Transit Equity and Climate report released September 21, 2021. This report outlines 14 recommendations to improve and expand transit, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build a more just community. “The largest share of our greenhouse gas emissions are generated by the cars we drive, both here in the greater Charlottesville area and across the Commonwealth,” said Susan Kruse, Executive Director of C3. Caetano de Campos Lopes, C3’s Director of Climate Policy and report author shared that, “We hope this report gives voice to the residents who rely on transit every day to access essential services… We must fix our core systems to move to a cleaner, more just future.” Read more.
CBS19, and NewsRadio Wina also covered this story.
Youth Involvement in Local Climate Activism
September 17, 2021
In this installment of Community Conversations, C3’s Executive Director, Susan Kruse, introduces the partnership C3 is developing with Charlottesville youth. A number of programs provide youth with hands-on learning about how climate change will impact our community and what they can do to provide solutions. Watch here.
Electrification Report Shows Energy Cost Savings, Sustainability in Households
(NBC29)
August 31, 2021
This article highlights Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) and C3’s collaboration to switch several Charlottesville and Albemarle County households from fossil fuels to electric energy. These Lessons in Residential Electrification show the potential benefits and challenges of fuel-switching low-income households. Read more.
LEAP and C3 Electrification Report Shows Energy Cost Savings, Sustainability in Households
August 21, 2021
Throughout the year C3 and LEAP worked with eight homes in the city and country to make an eco-friendly switch to all electric energy. Watch Here.
Climate Justice Camp Raises Awareness about Local Climate Impacts
(CBS19)
August 5, 2021
Several nonprofits in Charlottesville teamed up this summer to launch a summer program connecting local youth to issues of climate justice at home. Through hands-on activities, guest speakers, letter writing, art, and a teen internship program, they can begin to relate to not just the problem, but also the solutions. Read more.
2020 Better Business Challenge Winners Announced
(WINA NewsRadio)
June 18, 2021
Jay James interviews Claire Habel, C3’s Commercial Program Manager, about the winners of the 2020 Better Business Challenge. This announcement is the culmination of a 16-month collective effort that brought together 75 local businesses and nonprofits together to reduce their climate emissions, waste, and water. Listen here.
Cville Launches Green Business Alliance
(Radio IQ)
May 5, 2021
NPR Correspondent Sandy Hausman reports live from C3’s launch of the Green Business Alliance, talking to Liza Borches from Carter Myers Automotive; Tiger Fuel’s Gordon Sutton; and Martin Chapman of Indoor Biotechnologies. Read more.
NBC29, The Daily Progress, Sean Tubbs’ new community engagement podcast, Charlottesville Tomorrow, and Southeast Energy News Network also covered this story
C3, Northam Announce Alliance to Address Climate Change
(CBS19 News)
May 5, 2021
The 16 members of the Green Business Alliance are taking on an ambitious climate goal to reduce collective emissions 45 percent by 2025. Macy Moors interviews C3 Commercial Program Manager Claire Habel. Watch Here.
Watch Now: Climate Action Activity Kits for Students
(Daily Progress)
March 9, 2021
Daily Progress photographer Erin Edgerton joins C3, Virginia Discovery Museum, and the lead Science Coordinator for Albemarle County Schools for Delivery Day of over 760 Climate Action Activity Kits for 10 County 4th grade Science Teachers and their students. Check out the inspiring photographs of this busy day. Watch here.