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The Virginia Division of Energy is responsible for coordinating the state's energy programs and promoting renewable and traditional energy sources. Learn about their role, staff, funding sources, and important initiatives at the Energy & Sustainability Conference. Stay updated on the state's energy plan and contact the Division of Energy for more information.
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2015 STATE ENERGY CONTRACTS APRIL 2015 2014 Energy & Sustainability Conference
Division of Energy RoleQuote from Code of Virginia“ responsible for coordinating Virginia's energy programs and ensuring Virginia's commitment to the development of renewable and indigenous energy sources, as well as the efficient use of traditional energy resources “ 2014 Energy & Sustainability Conference
Division of EnergyStaff of 10with funding fromFederal Department of EnergyState General FundsAdministrative Surcharge on State Energy Contracts 2014 Energy & Sustainability Conference
Virginia Energy Management Program (VEMP)Staff of 5Administer electricity, natural gas, heating oil, and demand response contractsProvide technical support and review of performance contracts 2014 Energy & Sustainability Conference
FederalDepartmentof Energy (DOE)DMME receives formula and competitive grants to implement DOE programsNational Association of State Energy Offices (NASEO)DMME works with NASEO to understand what is happening in other states and learn from their experience while developing solutions to issues that impact Virginia. 2014 Energy & Sustainability Conference
DMME acts an advisor for state energy emergencies.Maintains the State Energy Assurance Plan which incorporates Energy Critical Infrastructure PlanningActs as the Lead for the Energy Sector in the Homeland Security Working GroupActs as the lead for Petroleum Disruptions 2014 Energy & Sustainability Conference
Every four years, at the start of a new administration, DMME, Division of Energy is required to update the Virginia Energy Plan and in the second year of each administration we update the information in that plan. 2014 Energy & Sustainability Conference
CONTACT INFO DMME Website http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/ Thomas R. Thompson Energy Manager Thomas.thompson@dmme.virginia.gov 804-692-3230