The Department of Energy is established in the executive branch within the Secretariat of Commerce and Trade. The Department shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor for a term coincident with the Governor's term.
1984, c. 590, § 45.1-1.1; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.2; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 387, 532.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy
§ 45.2-101. Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail
§ 45.2-102. Department of Energy; appointment of Director
§ 45.2-103. Powers of Department
§ 45.2-104. Powers and duties of Director
§ 45.2-104.1. Appointment of Chief Clean Energy Policy Advisor
§ 45.2-105. Establishment of divisions; division heads
§ 45.2-107. Division of Geology and Mineral Resources; State Geologist
§ 45.2-108. General powers and duties of State Geologist
§ 45.2-109. Using or revealing proprietary information
§ 45.2-110. Powers and duties of the Division
§ 45.2-111. Publication of reports
§ 45.2-112. Disposition of materials that have served purpose of the Division