A big win for communities near the Claytor Hydroelectric Plan in Pulaski County! By securing the funds needed to update the aging facility, Appalachian Power is helping Virginia maximize the use of its existing energy resources, support local jobs, and ensure communities continue to have the power they need for years to come. #cleanenergy #hydroelectric #hydropower #virginiaenergy https://lnkd.in/eM4AsAFc
Virginia Department of Energy
Government Administration
Richmond, VA 4,296 followers
To enhance the development and conservation of energy and mineral resources in a safe and environmentally sound manner
About us
The Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) serves a large and varied group of people, organizations and agencies throughout the Commonwealth. Through its programs, the agency deploys renewable energy and promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, regulates mining and natural gas industries and protects citizens near those areas, protects and improves the environment through enforcement and reclamation and works to improve the economy through development and job growth with a special focus in coal-impacted communities. The agency is resource for localities to know where commodities exist within their geology and, through extensive mapping data, to know where historic and current mining is occurring as well as opportunities to develop land through reclamation.
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https://www.energy.virginia.gov/
External link for Virginia Department of Energy
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, VA
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- The Department's mission is to enhance the development and conservation of energy and mineral resources in a safe and environmentally sound manner in order to support a more productive economy in Virginia.
Locations
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Primary
Washington Building, 8th Floor
1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219, US
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3405 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, US
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900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 500
Charlottesville, VA 22903, US
Employees at Virginia Department of Energy
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Are you passionate about Human Resources and enjoy leading a dynamic team? Join our team at the #VirginiaEnergy! We're seeking a Human Resource Manager to oversee benefits, payroll, leave administration, and a variety of other HR functions. Join us to guide and support the agency’s dedicated staff! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/eJEcRNGi
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“What’s driving the governor’s interest is jobs, businesses, and an improved quality of life. We’re excited because the opportunity for growth there is larger than any other in the state.” - Virginia Energy Director Glenn Davis. Virginia is positioning itself to support data centers with 100% clean energy, helping to balance stresses on the grid at a time of rapid economic expansion. More at: https://lnkd.in/eCZihsX9
Promoters of clean-energy data centers in Virginia coal country unfazed by doubters | Energy News Network
http://energynews.us
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"No matter the energy debate, solar, wind, nuclear, or gas, one thing is clear: when Virginians flip the switch, they expect the lights to come on." #VirginiaEnergy Director Glenn Davis on the importance of reliable energy. #EnergyReliability
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"We need more gas, we need more solar and wind, and we need nuclear, and we are going to lead the nation here." - Governor Youngkin at the Virginia Energy Summit. With a commitment to natural gas, renewable energy, and nuclear power, Virginia will continue to lead the nation in energy innovation and sustainability. #VirginiaEnergy #AllOfTheAbove #Energy
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Do you have a passion for geology and hands-on fieldwork? This is your opportunity to contribute to vital geologic mapping projects in Virginia! If you have expertise in geologic field mapping, ArcGIS Pro, and more, this role at #VirginiaEnergy could be the perfect fit. Help us shape the future of Virginia's geological research and data management. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/e37dN_Xj
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Solar is a powerful energy resource, but it's not enough to match Virginia's unprecedented power demand. Pairing renewables with reliable energy sources like natural gas and nuclear, as well as innovative battery storage technologies, ensures Virginians have reliable power 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. #Energy #Reliability #VirginiaEnergy
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There's still time to apply for the Virginia Power Innovation Program! The deadline has been extended to September 15, 2024. Don't miss out on the chance to apply for awards of up to $1 million. Visit https://lnkd.in/dmGrH57K for application instructions and further details. #VirginiaEnergy #EnergyInnovation
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500,000 homes will continue to enjoy clean, reliable power through 2060 thanks to Dominion Energy securing a 20-year operating extension for the North Anna Nuclear Power Station. #NuclearEnergy #VirginiaEnergy https://lnkd.in/efy4SiFu
Dominion Energy Receives Regulatory Approval to Extend North Anna Power Station Operations for 20 Years
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Join us as we present a $2 million check for the Big Cherry Reservoir Project which will help develop outdoor recreation and help increase tourism! We will present the check alongside the town of Big Stone Gap and Congressman Morgan Griffith as part of #VirginiaEnergy's #AbandonedMineLand Economic Revitalization program. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement