The Virginia Energy Efficiency Council is the voice for the energy efficiency industry in the Commonwealth. Our diverse group of over 100 members includes Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, local governments, state agencies, and more. The VAEEC’s goal is to ensure that energy efficiency is recognized as an integral part of Virginia’s economy and clean energy future.

View our downloadable Press Kit here.


Press Release

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Sep 22

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Loan Program Is On Pace Across Virginia! The new statewide C-PACE program is live!

The new Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) state-wide program is now active and open to localities wishing to participate....
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Sep 22

RGGI funds have been a game-changer for many low-income homes

As Congress passes historic climate legislation for the first time in decades, Virginia has already been combating climate change via...
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Mar 22

Statement on Youngkin Administration’s Report on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

For Immediate Release: March 16, 2022 Contact: Executive Director Chelsea Harnish, chelsea@vaeec.org, 804-457-8619 Statement on Youngkin Administration’s Report on the...
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Sep 21

Chelsea Harnish Op-ED: Energy-efficient solutions are the key to improving indoor air quality in Virginia schools

This summer I saw parents, children and friends running around playgrounds, taking trips, spreading blankets in parks and breathing in...
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16

Dec 20

Virginia Hits Energy-Efficiency Milestone

For Immediate Release: Dec. 16, 2020   Contacts: Jason Roop, jasonroop@springstory.com | Virginia Energy Efficiency Council: Executive Director Chelsea Harnish, chelsea@vaeec.org, 804-457-8619     Virginia...
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Dec 20

Virginia Energy Efficiency Council Statement on Gov. Northam’s SCC Appointment

RICHMOND — The Virginia Energy Efficiency Council, a broad coalition and voice for the Commonwealth’s energy efficiency industry, enthusiastically endorses Gov. Ralph...
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Aug 20

Virginia Energy Efficiency Council Joins Bill Signing Ceremony for Virginia Clean Economy Act

Virginia Energy Efficiency Council Joins Bill Signing Ceremony for Virginia Clean Economy Act For Immediate Release: Aug. 17, 2020 Contacts:...
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May 20

Fifth Annual Virginia Energy Efficiency Leadership Awards

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2020 RICHMOND — Two green building programs are being honored by the Virginia Energy Efficiency...
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Mar 20

Executive Director Chelsea Harnish on the Virginia Clean Economy Act

Executive Director of the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council Chelsea Harnish discusses the Virginia Clean Economy Act that passed in the...
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Mar 20

Virginia Energy Efficiency Council Celebrates Passage of Transformative Energy Efficiency Legislation

For Immediate Release: March 6, 2020 Contacts: Jason Roop, jasonroop@springstory.com | Virginia Energy Efficiency Council: Executive Director Chelsea Harnish, chelsea@vaeec.org,...
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Event Photos

Photos from our most recent in-person event: 2021 Energy Efficiency Forum & Awards Ceremony

Photos from past events can be viewed on our Photo Gallery.

All photos may be used for publication with the express permission of VAEEC staff. 


Quotes

Greater investments in energy efficiency programs mean more local economic development, more jobs and a better economy.

Energy efficiency is a $1.5B industry in Virginia that supports more than 75,000 jobs.

Energy efficiency jobs are diverse and can be found in every sector from construction to sales, to manufacturing and technology. Many of these jobs cannot be outsourced and employees live in the communities they serve.

Energy efficiency is one of the most practical, cost-effective tools to reduce our energy consumption and dependency on fossil fuels, which in turn, helps reduce carbon emissions and spurs economic development.

With the commitment by the electric utilities, as part of the Grid Transformation and Security Act of 2018, to spend over $1B on efficiency programs over the next decade, Virginia is setting the stage for a total transformation of the energy efficiency industry.


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