Virginia Advanced Energy Economy

Our Commonwealth is home to a diverse and dynamic economy that includes pioneering advanced energy businesses.

Long a home to revolutionaries, Virginia has the opportunity to be a leader in the advanced energy policy and business development. 

 

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Policy

Advocacy lies at the core of Virginia AEE's work. Through effective engagement with policymakers, elected officials, and regulators, we seek to build an open, competitive marketplace for advanced energy goods and services. Employing advanced energy will allow Virginia to build a more secure, clean, and affordable energy system.

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Stay up-to-date on the latest advanced energy news in Virginia. You'll be able to read Virginia AEE's press releases, get notified when we release a new report, and browse articles in which we have been quoted. Get Virginia AEE's take on advanced energy news — all in one place. 


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Success Stories 

Projects from Apex Clean Energy, EVgo, and Sun Tribe Solar highlight the various economic benefits of wind and solar power and expanded electric vehicle charging infrastructure. These are just a few of the many projects spurred on by the Virginia Clean Economy Act enacted July 1, 2020. 

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About Virginia Advanced Energy Economy

Virginia Advanced Energy Economy (Virginia AEE) is a coalition of businesses that seek to make the Commonwealth's energy more secure, clean, and affordable, bolstering Virginia's economy. Virginia AEE aims to drive the development of advanced energy through a variety of channels including identifying market growth opportunities, advocating market-based policies, removing policy barriers, establishing public and private partnerships, and serving as the voice of innovative companies in the advanced energy sector. Together, we are working to transform Virginia's energy industry, creating new jobs, growth, and revenue in the Commonwealth. 

Harrison Godfrey serves as Executive Director of Virginia AEE. Harry comes to the organization from the advanced energy sector, having managed government affairs and public engagement for renewable development and energy efficiency businesses. Prior to his work in the private sector, Harry was an aide to the Majority Whip of the US House and the President of the United States. A proud Virginia native, Harry holds a BA in Economics from the College of William & Mary and an MPA from Princeton University. 

To learn more about our coalition and how your business can become a member, please contact Harry. 

 

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The law’s passage in 2020 was instrumental in putting Virginia on the path to 100 percent clean energy and helps to support and grow over 93,000 advanced energy jobs across the Commonwealth.

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Virginia Advanced Energy Economy (VAAEE) is a business organization that includes local and national advanced energy companies seeking to make Virginia’s energy system more secure, clean, and affordable.

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