Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: On May 31, 2022, the city opened a two port, Level 2 electric vehicle charging station in the Orchard Drive public parking lot. The city joined several other Miami Valley communities in an Ohio EPA grant application to help fund the project. The application was submitted through the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission. Oakwood was awarded $15,000 towards the $24,000 project. Several years ago, Dorothy Lane Market built an electric vehicle charging station in its parking lot.

Battery Operated Equipment: The city continuously evaluates battery powered vehicles and equipment to see if and when it is practicable to replace existing gasoline powered equipment. The city is considering the purchase of a fully electric police car in 2024.

Oakwood Farmers’ Market: City staff works with a group of Oakwood citizens organized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to plan and operate an annual community farmers’ market. The first Oakwood market opened in 2013. Its mission is to create an educational, entertaining, and inclusive market for the residents of Oakwood and surrounding Dayton communities to gather and support local businesses including local farmers, gourmet food vendors, and artisans.