The City of Richmond's Office of Sustainability will host a community meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the East End Branch Library, located at 1200 N. 25th St. "Energy on the East End: Community Conversations", will share findings from a recent energy resilience assessment and invite community feedback on a proposed Resilience Hub to serve East End residents during emergencies.

The meeting is part of the Virginia Energy Resilience Study (VERS), a statewide initiative that provided the city with a $10,000 grant to assess energy vulnerabilities, develop design concepts for a solar-powered hub, and engage residents in resilience planning. Richmond's project focused on Census Tracts 201, 202 and 204, where communities face high energy burdens and disproportionate climate impacts.

The Office of Sustainability encourages East End residents to attend and share their insights. Register to attend here: Eventbrite Registration Link. More information is available at www.rvagreen2050.com.

About the Office of Sustainability:

The Office of Sustainability leads the development and implementation of RVAgreen 2050, Richmond's equity-centered climate action and resilience initiative. The office works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase community resilience to climate impacts, and ensure that frontline communities are prioritized in planning and investments. Its mission is to create a healthy, equitable and climate-resilient Richmond for current and future generations.