CLEAN ENERGY

VIRGINIA A WEBINAR SERIES

The Clean Energy Virginia Five-Part Webinar Series was hosted by Governor Ralph Northam’s Office

and the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME). The series focused on recent

legislation that creates advantages for clean energy businesses to expand or locate in Virginia.

Recordings and slide presentations for the events are below.

Learn about the energy efficient components of the Virginia Clean Economy Act. Specifics surrounding support for energy

efficient affordable housing and Virginia’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) will reveal the

opportunities to increase economic resilience for all Virginians.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE JULY 22ND WEBINAR

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW

Get an overview of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) and details of the distributed generation solar components.

Topics include increase in net energy metering caps, opportunities for third party power purchase agreements and

reduced barriers for rooftop generation solar components of 2020 legislation. In addition, presenters discuss models

underway to offer solar energy financing for low to moderate income households, including shared solar at multifamily

facilities.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDES FROM THE JULY 29TH PRESENTATION

*Due to technical difficulties, a recording of this webinar is unavailable.

Webinar 1: Clean Energy Virginia - Energy Efficiency

Webinar 2: Distributed Generation Solar

Get a detailed review of the utility energy storage requirement within the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA). Discussion

surrounds the current policy landscape, existing barriers to large-scale energy storage deployment, opportunities for

third party developers and how storage can bolster energy and economic resilience across Virginia.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AUGUST 5TH WEBINAR

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Learn about the ambitious renewable energy goals within the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) and associated bills

that transition Virginia’s energy landscape by mid-century. Utility scale solar and onshore wind components of the VCEA

as well as renewable energy credits and deficiency payments will be discussed. This webinar includes an overview of

state-level permitting and a breakdown of energy equity programs to ensure clean energy to all Virginians.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AUGUST 12TH WEBINAR

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Deep water, no overhead air draft, available land, prepared workforce and commitment from the state government—

that is the Virginia Advantage. Listen to a conversation among offshore wind industry experts as to why Virginia is the

natural choice to build America’s newest renewable energy industry. Presenters: Jennifer Palestrant, Chief Deputy,

Virginia Department of Mines Minerals and Energy; Will Fediw, Vice President Industry and Government Affairs, Virginia

Maritime Association; Chris Gullickson, Director, Economic Development, The Port of Virginia; G.T. Hollett, Director

Generation Projects for Offshore Wind, Dominion Energy ; Tommy Miller, Senior Manager, Business Investment, Virginia

Economic Development Partnership; Eric Thumma, Interim Vice President, Offshore Wind, Avangrid Renewables and

Hayes Framme, Senior Government/Communications Manager, Orsted.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AUGUST 19TH WEBINAR

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW

Webinar 3: Energy Storage

Webinar 4: Utility Scale Solar, Onshore Wind

Webinar 5: The Virginia Advantage in Offshore Wind