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Virginia Energy is the state agency charged with advancing Virginia's energy, mining, and mineral policies and initiatives.

Our mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future. Please keep your comments family-friendly. DMME reserves the right to remove any comments and is not responsible for comments posted on the page.

10/30/2026

When the call comes, they’re ready.

On Coal Mine Rescue Day, we honor Virginia Energy’s Coal Mine Rescue Team for their dedication to protecting miners and serving Virginia’s mining communities.
Mine rescue takes specialized skills, trust in your teammates, and the resolve to step forward when others need help. To our team and mine rescue teams everywhere: thank you for your commitment, your preparation, and your service.
Join us in showing our mine rescuers some appreciation in the comments! ⛏️

10/27/2026

Virginia Energy’s Finance team is seeking a Grant Accounts Receivable Specialist to oversee federal grant receivables, reimbursement requests, drawdowns, and revenue recognition. This role supports the timely recovery of federal funds, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with federal grant requirements.

Learn more and apply at: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/grant-accounts-receivable-specialist-richmond-virginia-united-states?lApplicationSubSourceID=

10/23/2026

Better data. Accurate energy planning. A better prepared Virginia.

Virginia Energy and NASA Langley Research Center are partnering to better understand how extreme weather and changes in sunlight, wind, and temperature affect electricity demand, renewable generation and reliability. NASA will provide data guidance and technical insight, while Virginia Energy leads the modeling and analysis to help decision-makers evaluate future energy needs.

This collaboration supports Governor of Virginia Abigail Spanberger’s 2026 Virginia Energy Plan and its vision for affordable, reliable, clean local energy that works for every community.

It’s a practical step toward better-informed decisions for Virginia’s families, businesses and communities.

10/22/2026

Affordable, reliable, local clean energy. Stronger communities. A thriving Virginia economy.

Vince Maiden, Director of the Virginia Department of Energy, spoke about the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan at MEPAV’s Engineering & Operations Workshop in Blacksburg.

His presentation highlighted the plan’s strategies to meet growing electricity demand, strengthen the grid, and build Virginia’s energy workforce.

Thank you to MEPAV and everyone who joined us to discuss Virginia’s energy future!

10/19/2026

Join us for the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan webinar!

Learn about the plan’s key findings and recommendations and what they mean for Virginia’s communities, businesses, and environment.

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Time: 2:00–3:00 PM

Register to attend: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qeUKYsFOoE-GQV2fOGxzCW59Aw4RUuFOs0N9nZhe0ppUQjUyOE85VzU5S0IwTjJCTEw3WUNURjY5Mi4u

10/14/2026

How can Virginia meet growing energy demand while keeping costs down for families and businesses?

Governor of Virginia Abigail Spanberger joined Energy Empire live at the Virginia Clean Energy Summit to discuss Virginia’s new Energy Plan, rising electricity bills, data center growth, and the steps the Commonwealth is taking to build a more affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy future.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation:

Northern Virginia is the biggest data center market in the world, and pushback is growing. So are power bills. A typical Dominion bill is now about $180 a month, $20 more than a year ago. Rising bills put energy on the ballot in Virginia’s 2025 g

10/09/2026

Next week is ! Celebrate by exploring how Earth science helps us understand and responsibly manage critical mineral resources: https://energy.virginia.gov/geology/EarthScienceWeek.shtml

10/08/2026

Virginia Energy was proud to co-host this year’s Virginia Clean Energy Summit! Following the release of the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan last week, the event provided a valuable opportunity to discuss the Commonwealth’s energy priorities, exchange ideas, and strengthen partnerships that will help move the Plan forward.

Our team joined energy leaders, industry partners, and stakeholders from across Virginia for important conversations about building a more affordable, reliable, and clean energy future.

10/01/2026

Virginia's Energy Plan uses sophisticated modeling to chart four possible paths for Virginia's energy future.

As demand rises for energy, it's essential that Virginia carefully plans how to meet our clean energy goals while modernizing the grid, powering innovation, and driving growth.

Virginia Department of Energy Virginia Chief Energy Officer Josephus Allmond

https://www.energy.virginia.gov/va-energy-plan.shtml

09/22/2026

Virginia Energy’s State Energy Office seeks a Home Energy Rebate Program Coordinator to support development and implementation of the Home Energy Rebates program and statewide energy efficiency goals.

Learn more and apply: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/home-energy-rebate-programs-coordinator-virginia-united-states?lApplicationSubSourceID=

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1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA
23219

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm

Telephone

+12765238100

Website

https://www.energy.virginia.gov/

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