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October 25, 2018 State Policy
A policy associate and energy consultant praise Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s plan to transition the state’s economy to clean energy. Authored by Brianna Esteves and Ellen Zuckerman
In early October, Gov. Ralph Northam released the 2018 Virginia Energy Plan, which lays out a strategic vision for Virginia’s energy policy over the next 10 years. The administration’s plan underscores what major energy users across the Commonwealth have already recognized: that Virginia can seize an energy future that is efficient and clean, while growing the local economy.
In developing the 2018 Virginia Energy Plan, the Northam Administration welcomed comments from Virginia businesses and residents. In response, major companies, universities, business associations and healthcare institutions—representing some of the Commonwealth’s largest energy users—submitted comments with recommendations for Virginia’s energy future. The governor’s plan wisely follows much of their guidance, emphasizing the need to plan for the future and set specific goals for energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicles and other technologies—all of which will help bring about a swift transition to a clean energy economy.
The 2018 Virginia Energy Plan sets a strong vision for clean energy investment and incorporates significant input from key stakeholders across the Commonwealth. We encourage legislators and regulators to heed the recommendations of the report.
Among the plan’s strengths are the energy efficiency recommendations it highlights, which are crucial for lowering electricity bills, reducing emissions and achieving the ambitious requirements established by the
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