Community Climate Collaborative

Huge shoutout to our friends at FLIPP Inc.! 🎉 We were thrilled to celebrate Cohort #2 of the FACER Project PAID Internship last Friday. It’s powerful to see #greenjobs creating real opportunity and climate progress in our community. 💼🌱 flippinc.org #GreenJobs

C3 had a great time connecting with the Piedmont Housing Alliance Youth Ambassadors! Together with Grace from PHA and Bruce from Virginia Clean Cities (VCC), we dove into conversations about sustainability, climate solutions, electric vehicles, and charging infrastructure. 🚗⚡

Join C3 at Beyond the Burden: Towards Energy Justice Art Exhibition! Stop by and enjoy art speaking to the reality of energy burden & affordability, while taking away resources to address energy costs. Register: bit.ly/btbartexhibit Submit a piece: bit.ly/energyartistca…

It's a new a day for solar in Albemarle! ☀️ Last week, the County has passed its long-awaited solar ordinance! To every resident who showed up, spoke out, made a sign, shared an email, or simply stayed curious: you made this possible. Learn more: 🔗theclimatecollaborative.org/c3-blog/anewda…

Join C3 at the upcoming @Resilient VA Conference & learn more about energy burden across Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and Richmond. See key findings and explore local policy options. 📅 7/23 2:45PM-4:00PM 📍 James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, Room Engeo 1208.

As energy costs continue to rise across the country, the City of CVille and LEAP have partnered to offer the Residential Retrofit Mini-Grants, providing up to $ 2,000 to all Charlottesville residents to make energy-saving changes in their homes. Visit at: charlottesville.gov/1916/Residenti…

At C3, impact starts at home. For 8 years, we’ve been your local climate org—connecting, advocating, and driving change. 🌱 From policy to programs, we’re building local solutions that work. 📊 See what we’ve achieved together: theclimatecollaborative.org/annual-reports

C3’s Corporate Team had a great time presenting at DEQ’s VA Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP)! ⚡💸 We shared energy-saving tips, explored heat pumps, and learned that energy isn’t a fixed cost—almost anyone can save! Reach out: [email protected]

Tomorrow is the day! Who is ready to join us? We hope to you at C3's sign making workshop and the public hearing later that evening. Please visit our site to learn more about the Albemarle Solar Ordinance and C3's talking points: bit.ly/solarordaction

📣 Your voice is needed! The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting on the proposed solar ordinance is happening THIS WEEK on July 16th. 🔗 Register for our public comment workshop: bit.ly/solarordlunchl… (linked in bio)

Richmond’s Code Refresh is underway — and your voice is needed! 📣 This is a key chance to support climate-smart, equitable zoning that builds connected, inclusive communities. 📌 Share your input now: app.atlas.co/shared/I8Qyj4d… #RVACodeRefresh

ICYMI: check out C3 on Cville Right Now breaking down a few of the City Utility's ongoing challenges to move away from natural gas towards a cleaner future. ⚡🎧 Hear the full interview at cvillerightnow.com/podcasts/sadhb…

💼✨ Green Business Alliance Member Spotlight: Blue Ridge Graphics! BRG has spent 40+ years creating responsibly made apparel—and their climate commitment is stronger than ever. 👕🌱 Learn more: theclimatecollaborative.org/brg #SustainableBusiness #ClimateAction

📣🎨Calling all artists! Are you an artist who cares about issues impacting vulnerable residents in your community? C3 invites artists of any medium to submit their work for C3's art exhibition this Fall. Learn more about the details: bit.ly/energyartistca…

It's nearly that time of year again! 🎉🌍 C3 is starting our countdown to this year's Party for the Planet and we need your help to make it our best one yet!This event is only possible through the generosity and support of our sponsors. Will you join us?🔗 ow.ly/VefT50WjY59

📣 The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting on the proposed solar ordinance is right around the corner on 7/16, and they need to hear from you!To help the community prepare to give public comment, C3 is hosting two educational events 🔗 Register:bit.ly/solarordlunchl…

We had a great time diving into what "going green" looks like with the residents of @Westminster Canterbury Blue Ridge — a #GreenBusiness Alliance member! Together, we explored ways the facility can boost its #energyefficiency & shared everyday climate actions residents can take.

Another scorcher today! 🥵 Don’t go broke trying to keep cool this summer—our teen interns are here to show you how to program your thermostat to save money and energy. For more tips on how you can make the most of your thermostat visit C3's resource page: theclimatecollaborative.org/thermostat

Live in Albemarle County? Help shape your community’s future! 🏡 AC44’s Comprehensive Plan update is in Phase 3—draft chapters are out now and your feedback is needed. Share your thoughts on housing, land use, and more: engage.albemarle.org/ac44-phase-thr…

We’re excited to have an energetic team of college interns and fellow joining C3 for the summer! 🌱 Take a moment to learn more about their interests and help us give them a warm welcome! 💚 #YoungClimateLeaders #InternSpotlight #FellowSpotlight #YouthClimateAction