Housing Innovations in Energy Efficiency (HIEE) Program
Housing Innovation in Energy Efficiency (HIEE) Program has helped many families in Virginia. Let's celebrate the victories and support the program!
New Laws: Protecting Vulnerable Road Users
On July 1st, all bills that passed the 2025 General Assembly session became laws in Virginia. One of the bills that became law will strengthen traffic penalties for drivers who seriously injure or kill vulnerable road users.
New Laws: Curbing Invasive Plant Sales
A new law passed in the 2025 General Assembly session will take into effect in January 2027, requiring stores to clearly label invasive plants where they are sold and direct consumers to alternatives.
Highlights from VCN’s Intern & Fellow Day!
Virginia Conservation Network recently hosted its second Intern & Fellow Day at the VCN office in Richmond, bringing together interns and fellows from across our Network.
Report: Data Centers Power Demand Exceeds Chip Supply
London Economics International released a report commissioned by the Southern Environmental Law Center highlighting that projected data center power demand is exceeding the capacity of chip suppliers, with serious implications for the Southeast.
Report: Virginia’s Housing Innovations in Energy Efficiency (HIEE) Program
The Virginia Housing Alliance released a report highlighting the impact of programs through the Housing Innovations in Energy Efficiency (HIEE) funds.
New Laws: Sharing and Distributing Clean Energy Through Virtual Power Plants
On July 1st, all bills that passed the 2025 General Assembly session became laws in Virginia. One bill allows for local clean energy to be shared and distributed within a community through a virtual power plant.
Beyond 2025 for the Chesapeake Bay
The draft revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement was published on July 1, 2025 and is undergoing a public feedback period.
5th Anniversary of the Virginia Clean Economy Act
Five year ago, the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) established a 100% clean energy standard for Virginia.