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Virginia Beach is uniquely situated to become a major player in alternative energy resources research and development, including solar, biofuels, biomass power, geothermal, wind and ocean power.

More traditional energy development opportunities may also exist in offshore natural gas exploration and development. As these resources are further evaluated, special precautions need to be taken to ensure that energy resources are developed in a manner that protects natural resources and fosters sustainable energy management.

City of Virginia Beach Energy Office

The Energy Office was created in July 2010 and provides full-time monitoring of municipal energy management. Using energy/utility payment software, the office processes bills and monitoring city energy usage while looking for new ways to save City funds energy costs.

EV Charging Plan

EV Charging Plan Presentation

Energy Star Partnership

In April 2011, the City of Virginia Beach joined the ENERGY STAR program as an ENERGY STAR partner. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Through the many ENERGY STAR tools and resources, this program offers extensive energy conservation information that can be used at both home and work. In partnership with ENERGY STAR, the City of Virginia Beach will continue its energy conservation efforts to include:

Measuring and tracking the energy performance of our organization's facilities, where possible, by using tools such as those offered through ENERGY STAR
Developing and implementing a plan consistent with the ENERGY STAR Energy Management Guidelines to achieve energy savings
Spreading the word about the importance of energy efficiency to our staff and community

Virginia Beach C-PACE Program

The Virginia Beach Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program is an innovative financing program that offers an open-market solution for building owners and promotes clean energy and economic development.

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Energy Champion Training Program

The City recognizes that City employees are a factor in energy conservation and actively engages them in its energy reduction efforts. Since 2013, the City has trained members on energy saving policies.

Once members complete the course material and pass a test, they are certified as "Energy Champions" and assist with making operations in their work environment more energy efficient. Annual energy awards recognizes those who go above and beyond.