Virginia Clean Cities is a U.S. Department of Energy designated coalition in the Clean Cities and Communities partnership. Our story began in 1996 as a regional coalition in the Hampton Roads area. In 2001, the non-profit Virginia Clean Cities, Inc. was created to manage and expand the coalition. In 2009, VCC formed a partnership with James Madison University enabling both organizations to leverage resources, current initiatives and future opportunities. VCC serves as a cornerstone program in the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research.