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10/02/2026

09/27/2026

DPNR RELEASES NEW SECTION 229 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CALCULATOR FOR PUBLIC USE
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/229-Calculator-Press-Release.pdf
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CCZP-Section-229-Development-Standards-Calculator-Version-2026.6B-PUBLIC.pdf

09/25/2026

09/23/2026

VIEO has released RFP, BD-26-270-2702-2271, to be bid on by a prime contractor and/or team of subcontractors focused on installing the following energy efficient equipment in low-income homes in the territory. If you have already applied, then we will be there to install equipment as soon as the RFP is completed. If you have not applied, then please do not miss the opportunity to receive all of these items at no cost

09/22/2026

I hope all is well, one of the biggest climate projects from the Office of Sustainability and the Mayor’s Office is going to Council, and we need your support to ensure it gets approved. The City of Richmond Solar 2050 Power Purchase Agreement will put rooftop solar on 39 City properties at no cost to the City. It goes before Council's Governmental Operations Standing Committee this Wednesday, ahead of the full Council vote on Monday, September 28.

• WHAT: Governmental Operations Standing Committee
• WHEN: Wednesday, September 23, 1:30 PM
• WHERE: City Council Chambers (900 E. Broad St., second floor)
• AGENDA: https://richmondva.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1346128&GUID=CD6AB749-C674-4D52-9155-BCE7F6BDD65B

QUICK TAKEAWAYS:
1. $19.4M in Cost Avoidance for the City’s Budget, over 25 years
2. Builds Energy Resilience at 39 municipal buildings, located throughout the city.
3. Creates workforce pipeline for green jobs
4. Reduces the City’s GHG emissions by about 3,330 metric tons of CO2e every year.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
- Attend the Governmental Operations Standing Committee on Wednesday (9/23) at 1:30pm in Council Chambers
- Attend the City Council Meeting on Monday (9/28) at 6pm in Council Chambers
- Can attend? Email your City Councilperson to voice your support!

Help the City’s administration get this project across the finish line!

09/21/2026

Aruba Conservation Foundation (ACF) ta buscando boluntarionan pa asisti cu limpiesa di naturalesa den e area protegi di Saliña Palm Beach.

Saliña Palm Beach ta un area natural importante cu ta ofrece habitat pa diferente especie di mata y bestia. Door di kita sushi y desperdicio, nos ta yuda reduci presion riba e ecosistema y contribui na mantene e area aki na un manera mas consciente.

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝
𝐅𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚: Diasabra, 26 di september 2026
𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨: 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨: Parking Lot Molen, Noord=
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐢: Snacks y refresco
𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐩𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢: Paña bieuw cu ta proteha contra solo of paña cu bo no ta preocupa pa susha. Bisti sapato apropia, manera keds bieuw of boots.
𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐩𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞: Sunblock, sombre of petchi, y un boter di awa reusabel.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚: acf.aw/nature-conservation

Cada accion ta conta. Nos ta invita bo pa uni cu nos y forma parti di e esfuerso aki. Danki di antemano pa bo tempo, energia y compromiso pa haci un diferencia positivo pa naturalesa di Aruba.



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Aruba Conservation Foundation (ACF) is looking for volunteers to assist with a nature clean-up in the protected area of Saliña Palm Beach.

Saliña Palm Beach is an important natural area, providing habitat for different species of plants and wildlife. By removing waste, we help reduce pressure on the ecosystem and contribute to keeping this area healthy.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 Saturday, September 26, 2026
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭: Parking Lot Molen, Noord
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝: Snacks and refreshments
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫: Old, sun-protective clothing or clothing you don't mind getting dirty. Please wear appropriate footwear, such as old sneakers or boots.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Sunscreen, a hat or cap, and a reusable water bottle.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: acf.aw/nature-conservation

Every action counts. We invite you to join us and be part of the effort.

Thank you in advance for your time, energy, and commitment to making a positive difference for Aruba's nature.

08/25/2026

Rapport anual di ACF parti 1: Naturalesa di Aruba ta bao presion y e fundacion no por drecha e situacion su so

Aruba Consevation Foundation (ACF), e organisacion responsabel pa maneha mas di 16 area proteha riba e isla, banda di costa, y den lama, a publica su rapport anual pa aña 2025. Riba papel, e rapport ta conta un storia di progreso, cu 3 plan di maneho nobo pa 5 aña, un ekipo di conservacion creciente, ingreso genera record y un prome documentario di restauracion di naturalesa cu a yega un audiencia di miles.

Pero si nos wak mas aleu cu e logronan, e rapport tambe a trece dilanti un advertencia. ACF ta bisando publico, den su propio palabra, cu e proteccion di Aruba su naturalesa ta bao presion cu ta keda aumenta y cu e fundacion no tin tur loke e tin mester pa resolve esaki.

Lesa articulo completo: https://www.bondia.com/rapport-anual-di-acf-parti-1-naturalesa-di-aruba-ta-bao-presion-y-e-fundacion-no-por-drecha-e-situacion-su-so/

08/25/2026

A network of residential battery systems spread across St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John collective...

06/12/2026

Regulatory costs including permits, building codes, inspections, and design standards now make up 26.4% of the average new home's sale price, adding $131,734 to the typical $499,500 home and rising nearly 40% in just five years, according to a new National Association of Home Builders study.