How Can Energy Efficiency Create Jobs & Savings in Virginia?
Virginia can lower energy costs, reduce pollution, and spur job growth by implementing ambitious energy efficiency policies.
Virginia can lower energy costs, reduce pollution, and spur job growth by implementing ambitious energy efficiency policies.
Gov-elect Youngkin pledged to remove Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). In response, Virginia Conservation Network's Climate & Energy Policy Manager, Narissa Turner, explains why withdrawing from RGGI would hurt Virginia's families.
See the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council's map of funds by region for the Affordable and Special Needs Housing program, part of the Housing Innovation Energy Efficiency funds, which are entirely funded through Virginia's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
The Environmental Defense Fund released a blog post outlining 5 reasons why RGGI is good for Virginia.
See how Virginia's RGGI funds are directed towards low-income families for energy-efficient affordable housing and weatherization projects.
One year ago, the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) established a 100% clean energy standard for Virginia by 2045.
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) released its final order in Dominion’s energy efficiency case. The ruling contains a slate of Dominion Energy programs that will help customers save energy and money. It also sets parameters in place to ensure Dominion tracks and meets each programs’ goals.
The Virginia legislature has passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act, establishing the Commonwealth as a national leader in the fight against climate change!