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

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