ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Our Commitment
Lowering energy bills and reducing energy pollution through energy efficiency programs.
THE ISSUE
Energy efficiency — performing the same function using less energy — lowers energy bills, reduces energy-related pollution, and can mitigate the need for new power generation. Virginians pay some of the highest electricity bills nationwide, causing families living in severe poverty to use a disproportionately high 17% of their income for energy, on average, but these financial pressures can be alleviated with stronger energy efficiency programs. Making efficiency the bedrock component of Virginia’s energy policy will reduce pollution and household costs while creating local, good-paying jobs. Virginia can benefit from ambitious energy efficiency policies such as ensuring localities have autonomy over building codes and stronger efficiency standards for utilities.
Clean Energy & Climate Recap: 2026 Bill Outcomes
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 99 bills this General Assembly session that increase access to affordable, clean energy, support energy efficiency, regulate the data center industry's energy demand, and more.
Bill of the Day: Energy Efficiency & Affordability
VCN is supporting legislation to advance energy efficiency efforts that reduce energy costs and make energy more affordable.
Catch Up On Our Path to 100% Clean Energy Education Series
Virginia Conservation Network hosted an educational series tailored for decision-makers and advocates to learn about Virginia's transition to clean energy.
Housing Innovations in Energy Efficiency (HIEE) Program
Housing Innovation in Energy Efficiency (HIEE) Program has helped many families in Virginia. Let's celebrate the victories and support the program!
5th Anniversary of the Virginia Clean Economy Act
Five year ago, the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) established a 100% clean energy standard for Virginia.
Bill of the Day: Defending the Virginia Clean Economy Act
We must continue advocating for the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) to ensure a healthy future for all Virginians.
RESOURCES
Report: The Path to Affordable Power
Clean Virginia released a report providing an overview of key drivers of rising energy bills for Appalachian Power customers in Virginia and potential solutions.
Video: Energy Storage 101
Virginia Conservation Network hosted a webinar providing a foundational overview of what energy storage is, the range of technologies available, and how storage works alongside solar and wind to meet energy demand.
Video: Meeting Demand With Clean Energy
Virginia Conservation Network hosted a webinar exploring a recent modeling exercise on different possible projections in which clean energy reliably and affordably meets worst-case demand scenarios in the Commonwealth—without new fossil fuel infrastructure.
Video: Virginia’s Clean Energy Pillars – VCEA & RGGI
Virginia Conservation Network hosted a webinar diving into two key pillars of Virginia’s clean energy transition—the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Report: Uncovering Energy Inequity in Albemarle County
Community Climate Collaborative released a report outlining programmatic, funding, and policy recommendations to reduce energy burden across Albemarle County.
Report: Energy Burden and Unaffordability in Richmond
Community Climate Collaborative released a report outlining programmatic, funding, and policy recommendations to reduce energy burden across Richmond.
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