Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
18308 results for "virginia clean energy"
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is reinforcing the state's commitment to renewable energy by appointing Josephus Allmond as Chief Energy Officer. The move signals continued support for the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which has been driving the state toward wind and solar power since 2020.
Virginia's new leaders are bringing the state back into a regional clean energy program that generated $830 million for flood protection and energy efficiency before a controversial 2023 withdrawal. The move could lower energy costs while reducing pollution.
Virginia just passed a bill that keeps big tax breaks for data centers but requires them to switch to clean energy and ditch diesel backup generators. It's a first-of-its-kind deal that could reshape how the tech industry powers the cloud.
Google is planning to power its new Botetourt County data center with renewable energy, following Virginia's Clean Economy Act that phases out fossil fuels by 2050. The tech giant has already procured 23 gigawatts of carbon-free power across its data center portfolio.
A reclaimed coal mining site in West Virginia will soon power Google's data centers with solar energy and advanced battery storage. The groundbreaking project combines three types of clean energy technology to deliver reliable power around the clock.
Fifth graders from McGaheysville, Virginia are taking on the world with clean energy projects. These young innovators are competing against students globally to solve tomorrow's environmental challenges today.
Dominion Energy just renewed a deal to buy 30 acres in Virginia Beach that could power 200,000 homes with clean ocean wind. The project brings Virginia closer to its ambitious goal of generating 5.2 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2035.
A nearly €1 billion EU program is turning clean energy dreams into reality across Europe, funding thousands of local projects that have already saved enough energy to power every home in Ireland for a year. Real people like Ivana, Luca, and Angela are proving that Europe's green transition isn't just policy talk anymore.
Britain is making it easier to build windfarms and solar projects that will lower energy bills and boost energy security. The new plan protects critical clean energy infrastructure from lengthy legal delays.
Australia's Clean Energy Council wants renewable energy companies to pay communities directly for hosting wind and solar farms, just like coal and gas pay royalties. The proposal could transform how rural towns benefit from the clean energy boom.
British energy giant Octopus Energy Generation is pouring $1 billion into California's clean technology sector, marking one of the largest clean energy investments in state history. The massive funding will accelerate renewable energy projects across the Golden State.
Virginia just made history by creating its first ever cabinet-level Chief Energy Officer position to guide the state toward cleaner, more affordable power. Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed energy expert Josephus Allmond to tackle growing electricity demands while keeping costs down for families.
A UK energy company just committed nearly $1 billion to California's clean energy future, including a solar and battery storage project going live this summer. The investment marks a major win for American renewable energy as international confidence in US clean tech grows stronger. #
American clean energy investment reached $120 billion in 2025, proving the renewable energy transition continues to accelerate even during uncertain times. Companies are now using clean energy tax credits as a standard business strategy, with nearly a quarter of Fortune 1000 firms participating.
For every dollar invested in fossil fuels this year, nearly two dollars are flowing into clean energy. Even when you add massive government subsidies to fossil fuels, clean energy still comes out ahead.
Global clean energy investment is accelerating as countries recognize renewable power as the path to energy security, with electric vehicle sales jumping 30% in Europe and solar exports to Africa up 120%. The shift represents a major economic opportunity as the world moves away from fossil fuel dependence.
ReNew Energy Global just became India's second-largest renewable energy operator, adding a record 2.4 GW of clean capacity in one year. The company now powers 24 million households while avoiding 23 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Google just committed $10 million to make energy more affordable and innovative in Nevada. The tech giant's Energy Impact Fund aims to help residents while supporting clean energy solutions.
A closed landfill in Virginia just got a second life as a solar farm generating clean energy for hundreds of families. Dominion Energy transformed the unusable land into the state's first solar project of its kind.
Arizona's energy leaders just delivered a roadmap to power the state's booming economy with clean, affordable energy while creating thousands of jobs. The plan cuts red tape on solar and wind projects to meet surging demand from tech companies and protect the grid.
Showing 20 of 18308