The Virginia Energy Plan protects our existing climate policy, meets growing demand with the fastest, cleanest energy resources available, holds utilities accountable for affordable energy, ensures data centers pay their fair share of the costs associated with new energy demand, and centers the human impacts of carbon pollution.
Here's what to know about the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice and how to get involved!
Governor Spanberger released Virginia’s Data Center Accountability Framework, a detailed, wide-ranging plan to address many of the impacts facing communities in crisis today from the rapidly growing industry. The announcement included the signing of Executive Order 22 and a policy platform to be introduced this upcoming General Assembly session.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 26th by getting outside, volunteering at a local park, or writing to Congress to ask for protections for our public lands.
Virginia officially rejoins RGGI starting July 1st, 2026 through action from the 2026 General Assembly session.
The recently proposed compromise conference budget contains many missed opportunities for Virginia’s environment and communities. Virginia Conservation Network urges immediate action on many of these missed opportunities.
The House and Senate released new biennium budget proposals that lack environmental protections for data center growth.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 18 bills this General Assembly session that restore voting rights, protect workers from heat-related illness, require state consultation with federally recognized tribes, and more.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 45 bills this General Assembly session that protect Virginians from flooding impacts, monitor toxic pollution, reduce plastic pollution & waste, and more.