The County has installed eighteen free, publicly accessible EV charging stations in convenient locations throughout the County
Future plans include installation of a charging station at Vehicle Maintenance/Development Services for electric fleet vehicles/hybrids
Staff is looking into additional grant funding opportunities to expand the existing network
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Fuel Site Enhancements
Our fuel sites have been upgraded, and include an option for propane-fueled vehicles
The fuel sites also include a pump for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), a liquid used to reduce the amount of air pollution created by a diesel engine (turns harmful emissions into nitrogen and water)
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Building Renovations/�New Construction
York County incorporates energy efficiency practices into all new construction and renovation projects
Law Enforcement Center includes 140 geothermal wells
New Dockmaster building will include energy-efficient mini-split systems
LEED standards are included in consideration of all buildings (even if the building is not LEED certified)
Engineering staff is rolling Envision requirements into our projects, and is pursuing ENV SP Certification
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Energy Efficient Lighting
York County continues to change out all of our Dominion light poles from High Pressure Sodium lights to LED’s
The County continues to change out light pole heads at the waterfront up to Ballard St with all LED fixtures. This conversion uses 1/3 of the electricity of the previous ones
The County has upgraded outdoor lights at several athletic fields with LEDs
Lighting at Waste Management facility will be replaced with LEDs
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Stormwater
BMP Inspections are conducted regularly to maintain proper drainage to prevent flooding
Drainage projects are evaluated and completed to improve water drainage in low-lying, flood prone areas
Retention ponds and stream restorations are planned for erosion control
Local crews install new improvements to improve drainage
Regular maintenance is scheduled for existing systems
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Sidewalks/Bikeways
Several sidewalks have been installed in walkable areas of York County (close to schools/facilities)
Bypass Road
Hampton Highway
Big Bethel Road
Old Williamsburg Road
Penniman Road/Merrimac Trail
Battle Road
Upcoming projects
Rt. 17 (from Yorktown Library to York High School)
York County aims to champion sustainable living and environmental initiatives within its community, while also offering ecofriendly options to tourists.
Riverwalk Landing Piers is a member of the Virginia Clean Marina Program