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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.
November 12, 2009
Three Mid-Atlantic States Form Offshore Wind Partnership
Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware sign an agreement to start development of offshore wind resources for renewable energy. More
July 1, 2009
DOE Awards $454 Million for Clean Energy in 18 States
The states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington. and West Virginia have received $454 million in Recovery Act funds through DOE's State Energy Program. More
June 11, 2009
Virginia Governor Signs Order Promoting Energy Efficient Building and Transportation
Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine signed an executive order on June 10 that will reduce the energy and environmental impact of state agencies. The order promotes energy efficient buildings, the use of biodiesel, and telecommuting More
April 9, 2009
Virginia Bills Advance Renewable Energy
Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine announced on March 31 that he had taken action on several energy bills as part of his Renew Virginia initiative to move the state "toward a more sustainable and energy efficient future." One of the bills increases the state's renewable energy portfolio goal to 15 percent by 2025. More
February 13, 2009
Virginia, United Kingdom Sign Climate Change Agreement
Virginia and the United Kingdom have signed a bilateral agreement to combat the effects of climate change and develop a more climate-friendly economy. They plan to reach these goals by reducing greenhouse gases and promoting low- carbon technologies. More
February 12, 2009
Great Lakes Wind Council Created by Governor of Michigan
The Governor of Michigan has created a council to identify the best places to site offshore wind systems and the best ways to regulate offshore wind development in the Great Lakes. The council is an advisory body within the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth, which acts as the state energy office. More
February 5, 2008
Virginia Joins Clean Energy-Environment State Partnership
Virginia's state energy office is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to share best practices for achieving energy efficiency and using clean energy sources. More
December 31, 2007
Virginia Commission Approves First Wind Farm in State
Plans for the first wind project in the Commonwealth of Virginia have been approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission with the condition that the developer minimize environmental impacts. The decision will move the state closer to realizing the renewable energy potential of its wind resources, rated as good-to-excellent by the U.S. Department of Energy. More
September 13, 2007
Virginia Plan: Reduce Energy Use, Emissions, while Increasing Production
The first Virginia Energy Plan sets goals to reduce the growth of energy use by 40 percent, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent, and increase in-state energy production by 20 percent. More
April 23, 2007
Virginia Governor Orders Energy Efficiency Improvement, Appoints State Energy Office Director To Senior Energy Advisor Post
Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine has directed the state's executive branch agencies to reduce energy consumption and costs, established a method for coordinating energy policy development, and named the former Director of Administration for the Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy to serve as Senior Advisor for Energy Policy. More
