Virginia Energy Policy Update
Virginia Energy Policy Update: 2026 Plan Timeline, Public Input & Key Priorities
Virginia Rejoins RGGI
Virginia officially rejoins RGGI starting July 1st, 2026 through action from the 2026 General Assembly session.
Clean Energy & Climate Recap: 2026 Bill Outcomes
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 99 bills this General Assembly session that increase access to affordable, clean energy, support energy efficiency, regulate the data center industry's energy demand, and more.
Bill of the Day: Defending Attacks on Our Climate Laws
We’re defending attacks on the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), passed in 2020, that outlines a path for Virginia’s two largest electric utilities—Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company—to transition to 100% clean energy by 2045 and 2050, respectively.
Bill of the Day: Affordable Clean Energy Package
The Affordable Clean Energy Package can increase affordable, clean energy by increasing storage and solar targets, removing regulatory hurdles, and improving consumer protections.
Bill of the Day: Energy Efficiency & Affordability
VCN is supporting legislation to advance energy efficiency efforts that reduce energy costs and make energy more affordable.
Report: The Path to Affordable Power
Clean Virginia released a report providing an overview of key drivers of rising energy bills for Appalachian Power customers in Virginia and potential solutions.
Video: Impacts of Offshore Wind on Reliability and Affordability
Turn Forward hosted a webinar highlighting the findings from a recently commissioned report, which showcased how offshore wind can contribute to a reliable and affordable electric grid.
Agrivoltaics: Virginia’s First Crop-Based Solar Project
Piedmont Environment Council has built Virginia's first crop-based solar: combining food production with on-site clean energy generation.