Virginia News
The following news clips highlight Virginia involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
March 25, 2013
Milestone Cleared for Offshore Wind Energy Research Lease in Virginia
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced an important step toward issuing a wind energy research lease to the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Mines Minerals and Energy. More
December 5, 2012
DOI Announces Renewable Energy Offshore Lease Sales
The Department of the Interior (DOI) and its Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced competitive lease sales for renewable energy development of two wind energy areas offshore of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Virginia. More
December 3, 2012
Shenandoah Valley Regional Energy Efficiency Strategy Yields Impressive Results
As the results roll in from a two-year Shenandoah Valley Regional Energy Efficiency Strategy developed and executed by the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, the program is being touted by Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy Projects Coordinator, Ron Hachey, as a “shining star” among other state energy efficiency projects. More
October 22, 2012
Virginia to Complete Two More Wind for Schools Turbine Installations: A Wind Powering America Success Story
Funding mechanisms and the permitting process for each project are described. More
July 5, 2012
Energy Department Awards $14 Million for Energy Efficiency in 22 States
The Energy Department announced that it has awarded $14 million in new investments through its State Energy Program to state-led energy efficiency projects in 22 states. More
February 8, 2012
Interior Department Takes Key Step in Offshore Wind Leasing
The Department of the Interior has announced that it is moving ahead with offshore wind energy areas along the Atlantic Coast. More
February 1, 2012
DOE Solar Decathlon 2013 Moves to California
Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the 20 teams, representing 13 states and Washington, D.C. plus 3 foreign countries, that will compete U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, which will be held in California for the first time. More
July 6, 2011
Virginia Manufacturer Keeps Jobs Local by Embracing Energy Efficiency
Volvo Trucks' New River Valley plant in Dublin, Virginia, is the company's largest truck manufacturing facility in the world, and the plant's senior management has embraced energy efficiency as a critical part of its business strategy. More
June 17, 2011
Virginia Adopts New Laws to Promote Renewable Energy
Virginia has adopted eight new laws to promote its renewable energy industry and to spur pilot programs. More
February 16, 2011
BOEMRE Preparing Assessment for Offshore Wind in the mid-Atlantic
Public comment is being sought mid-Atlantic offshore wind development is being accepted through March 11, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) has announced. More