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American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Report for Virginia

A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) documents huge benefits to Virginia from electrical energy efficiency programs.

The report, entitled "Energizing Virginia: Efficiency First," concludes that the Commonwealth can meet close to 20 percent of its electricity needs by 2025 through energy efficiency, a strategy that also would cut Virginians’ utilities bills by $15 billion by 2025 and create nearly 10,000 new jobs -- the equivalent of bringing almost 100 new manufacturing facilities to the state. And by reducing electricity use, Virginia can play its part in reducing global warming and contributing to a more sustainable environment.

Stephen Walz, Senior Advisor for Energy Policy to Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, stated, "The Virginia Energy Plan, issued by Gov. Kaine last fall, called for Virginians to take all cost-effective energy conservation and efficiency actions as the first steps towards a more secure energy future. This comprehensive analysis of how energy efficiency can help meet the Commonwealth's electricity needs will help inform the Commonwealth's analysis of our opportunities for the most effective energy efficiency actions. I am pleased to accept this report and thank ACEEE and its sponsors for their hard work in developing their recommendations."

Complete copies of Energizing Virginia: Efficiency First can be found online.

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Regional Environmental Links

  • Virginia Conservation Network
    The Virginia Chapter and all 13 local Sierra Club groups within the state are members of the Virginia Conservation Network, an organization devoted to protecting the Commonwealth's air, lands, and waters for the benefit of the people as guaranteed by the Virginia Constitution. VCN publishes research and white papers; lobbies the General Assembly; and sends out action alerts to its coalition of environmental groups within the state.
  • Coalition for Smarter Growth
    The Coalition for Smarter Growth is made up of over 40 organizations working to fight sprawl and promote livable communities and transportation choices in the Washington DC region.
  • Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
    Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) works to improve the environment of Arlington County together with citizens, civic associations, government agencies, and the business and professional community in order to achieve and maintain a clean and sustainable community. ACE provides environmental education and volunteer opportunities to Arlington County residents and is supported primarily by the Arlington County government under a grant from the Department of Environmental Services Solid Waste Division. Additional funding is secured through government and foundation grants and donations from individuals and organizations.
  • AIRE: Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions
    Climate disruption is one of the most serious challenges facing our world today. To protect the health and economic well-being of current and future generations, we must reduce our emissions of heat-trapping gases by using the technology, know-how, and practical solutions already at our disposal. Paul Ferguson, Arlington County Board Chairman for 2007, is championing Fresh AIRE, the "Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions," which proposes to reduce the Arlington County government's greenhouse gas emissions 10% by 2012, and encourage businesses and residents to reduce their carbon footprint as well.
  • Chesapeake Bay Foundation
    To stem pollution and save the Bay, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation leads the way through environmental education, resource protection and restoration, and communications. The non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization is supported by more than 116,500 members.
  • Chesapeake Bay Program
    The Chesapeake Bay Program partners include the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia; the District of Columbia; the Chesapeake Bay Commission, a tri-state legislative body; the Environmental Protection Agency, representing the federal government; and participating citizen advisory groups.
  • Potomac Conservancy
    The Potomac Conservancy works with private landowners to protect their land from development; volunteers to improve degraded public lands; provides education programs; and partners with other organizations and government agencies to achieve land protection and restoration goals.
  • Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities
    WRN's mission is to create and sustain a network of diverse, walkable communities linked by quality transit, laced with parks, and surrounded by forests and farms, with the District of Columbia as the hub of the region. WRN promotes transportation investments and land use policies that enhance local neighborhoods.