A. The Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency is established in the Department. The Director has the immediate authority to coordinate the development and implementation of energy policy in the Commonwealth.
B. The Division shall coordinate the energy-related activities of the various state agencies and advise the Governor on energy issues that arise at the local, state, and national levels. All state agencies and institutions shall cooperate fully with the Division to assist in the proper execution of the duties assigned by this section.
C. In addition, the Division is authorized to make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties or the execution of its powers, including the implementation of energy information and conservation plans and programs.
D. The Division shall:
1. Consult with state agencies and institutions concerning energy-related activities or policies as needed for the proper execution of the duties assigned to the Division by this section;
2. Serve as the Commonwealth's liaison with appropriate agencies of the federal government concerning the activities of the federal government related to energy production, consumption, and transportation and energy resource management in general;
3. Provide services to encourage efforts by and among businesses in the Commonwealth, industries, utilities, academic institutions, state and local governments, and private institutions to develop energy resources and energy conservation programs;
4. In consultation with the State Corporation Commission, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Virginia Center for Coal and Energy Research, prepare the Virginia Energy Plan pursuant to § 45.2-1710; and
5. Observe the energy-related activities of state agencies and advise such agencies in order to encourage conformity with established energy policy.
1984, c. 590, § 45.1-390; 2006, c. 939; 2016, c. 518; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 387, 532.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy
§ 45.2-1701. Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency established; powers and duties
§ 45.2-1701.1. Public disclosure of certain electric generating facility closures
§ 45.2-1703. Energy performance-based contract procedures; required contract provisions
§ 45.2-1704. Application of article
§ 45.2-1705. Legislative findings
§ 45.2-1706.1. Commonwealth Clean Energy Policy
§ 45.2-1709. Nuclear energy; considered a clean energy source
§ 45.2-1710. Development of the Virginia Energy Plan
§ 45.2-1711. Schedule for the Plan
§ 45.2-1712. Annual reporting by investor-owned public utilities
§ 45.2-1713. Submission of the Plan
§ 45.2-1714. Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium established; board of directors
§ 45.2-1715. Functions, powers, and duties of the Consortium
§ 45.2-1716. Appointment of a director; powers and duties
§ 45.2-1717. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Definitions
§ 45.2-1719. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Membership; terms; vacancies; expenses
§ 45.2-1720. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Powers and duties of the Authority
§ 45.2-1721. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Annual report
§ 45.2-1722. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Confidentiality of information
§ 45.2-1724. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Sunset
§ 45.2-1725. Virginia Brownfield and Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund and Program
§ 45.2-1726. (Effective October 1, 2021, until January 1, 2027) Definitions
§ 45.2-1727. (Effective October 1, 2021, until January 1, 2027) Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
§ 45.2-1729. (Effective October 1, 2021, until January 1, 2027) Program website
§ 45.2-1731. (Effective October 1, 2021, until January 1, 2027) Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Fund
§ 45.2-1732. (Effective October 1, 2021, until January 1, 2027) Report
§ 45.2-1733. (Effective October 1, 2021, until January 1, 2027) Sunset