Virginia Department of Energy

Virginia Department of Energy 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.

Most Virginians qualify for energy savings programs they've never heard of. Virginia Energy Connect makes them easy to f...
09/02/2026

Most Virginians qualify for energy savings programs they've never heard of. Virginia Energy Connect makes them easy to find.

Answer a few questions about your property and financial situation and get a personalized list of rebates, tax credits, and assistance programs you're likely eligible for - with guidance on how to apply.

See what you qualify for at https://energy.virginia.gov/connect/

Virginia Energy's Solar Interconnection Grant Program helps public bodies cover the cost of connecting solar projects to...
09/01/2026

Virginia Energy's Solar Interconnection Grant Program helps public bodies cover the cost of connecting solar projects to the grid. About $2 million is available, covering up to 25% of project costs or $600,000, whichever is less.

Local governments, school divisions, and other public bodies are encouraged to apply. Applications are due October 2, 2026.

Learn more and apply at: https://energy.virginia.gov/renewable-energy/Solar-Interconnection.shtml

Today, we are recognizing Bill Harris for his 24 years of service on the Virginia Gas and Oil Board (VGOB), which regula...
08/31/2026

Today, we are recognizing Bill Harris for his 24 years of service on the Virginia Gas and Oil Board (VGOB), which regulates natural gas, oil, and coalbed methane development in Virginia.

As the longest serving member of the VGOB, Mr. Harris brought a thoughtful and steady perspective to the Board, helping balance industry development with the interests of land and royalty owners. His work included protecting property and mineral rights, upholding the principle of correlative rights—the idea that owners with interests in a shared underground resource deserve a fair opportunity to benefit from it—and helping guide the Board's stewardship of the Board's Escrow Account.

Thank you, Bill, for 24 years of dedicated service to Virginia's communities. We wish you all the best in retirement!

Please join us in welcoming Bettina Bergoo as the new Deputy Director of Virginia Energy! Bettina has been with the agen...
08/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Bettina Bergoo as the new Deputy Director of Virginia Energy! Bettina has been with the agency for over five years, holding increasingly senior roles. Working alongside Director Vince Maiden in this new capacity, she will focus on the successful implementation of the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan and affordability initiatives, as we work to deliver a more affordable, reliable, and local energy future for Virginia.

Read the full announcement athttps://energy.virginia.gov/public/documents/newsroom/2026/Press%20Release%20-%20Deputy%20Director%20Announcement.pdf

Search “sale” in our online Geology and Mineral Resources store for a selection of topographic maps, geologic publicatio...
08/21/2026

Search “sale” in our online Geology and Mineral Resources store for a selection of topographic maps, geologic publications, bulletins, reports, and more now 50% OFF!

https://energy.virginia.gov/commerce/

The (VACES) returns to Richmond on October 7–8! VACES brings together leaders from across Virginia’s clean energy indu...
08/20/2026

The (VACES) returns to Richmond on October 7–8! VACES brings together leaders from across Virginia’s clean energy industry, government, utilities, nonprofits, academia, and business for two days of timely conversations, new ideas, collaboration, and valuable connections.

This year’s agenda will tackle some of the biggest issues shaping Virginia’s energy future, with discussions on renewable energy, nuclear, energy storage, grid modernization, affordability, clean transportation, emerging technologies, and much more.

We’re proud to once again serve as a co-host of this important statewide event, and we’re looking forward to joining partners and stakeholders from across the Commonwealth. Hope to see you there!

Reserve your spot now at: https://www.vacleanenergysummit.org/register

Virginia Energy joined LPRIFA, the Wise County Industrial Development Authority, and regional leaders in Norton & Wise t...
08/19/2026

Virginia Energy joined LPRIFA, the Wise County Industrial Development Authority, and regional leaders in Norton & Wise to mark $10.2M in AMLER investments funding a new speculative building, a second access road, and site prep for future housing on former mine lands.

Virginia's AMLER program has backed 50+ projects turning former coal sites into new opportunity, one of just six states nationally tapped for this federal funding.

Learn more at: https://energy.virginia.gov/public/documents/newsroom/2026/PRESS%20RELEASE%20--%20Virginia%20Energy,%20Regional%20Leaders%20Mark%20More%20Than%20$10%20Million%20in%20AMLER%20Investments%20in%20Norton,%20Wise%20County%20FINAL.pdf

Virginia Energy is seeking a Regional Communications Manager to serve as the agency’s on‑the‑ground communications prese...
08/19/2026

Virginia Energy is seeking a Regional Communications Manager to serve as the agency’s on‑the‑ground communications presence in Southwest Virginia. This position manages day‑to‑day communications activities for the Big Stone Gap office and its program areas, including the Division of Mined Land Repurposing, the Abandoned Mine Land program, Coal Mine Safety, and Mineral Mining. The role works closely with the Director of Strategic Communications in Richmond to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate public‑facing information across the region.

Learn more and apply: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/regional-communications-manager-wise-virginia-united-states?lApplicationSubSourceID=

Virginia Energy is seeking a highly organized and strategic Chief Administrative Officer to provide leadership and overs...
08/18/2026

Virginia Energy is seeking a highly organized and strategic Chief Administrative Officer to provide leadership and oversight across administrative operations, financial management, procurement, grant administration, and executive support functions. This role ensures the agency operates efficiently, complies with state and federal requirements, and advances Virginia Energy’s strategic priorities through strong coordination, communication, and process improvement.

Apply by Sept 1, 2026 at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/chief-administrative-officer-richmond-virginia-united-states-4d534f42-e2e1-4759-8a66-f83e22ed488d?lApplicationSubSourceID

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