1、Virginias landscape&approachPRESENTED BY:Vince MaidenDirector of the Virginia Department of Energys State Energy OfficeENERGY&DATA CENTERSNovember 2025Strengthening Virginias Energy FutureProgramssupporting an affordable,reliable,&increasingly clean energy grid.Promoting Economic GrowthInitiatives t
2、hat attract investment,create jobs,&expand energy infrastructure.Advancing InnovationFunding clean technologies like nuclear,carbon capture,andenergy storage.Managing Natural ResourcesOversight of mining,reclamation,&geology to ensure environmental protection.Providing Public ResourcesGrants,data,&t
3、echnical assistance supporting workforce development and community-oriented projects.Leading the Commonwealth to a Reliable&Responsible Energy FutureVirginias Current Energy LandscapeVirginias energy mix is diverse,with natural gas,nuclear,and renewables powering homes and businesses across the Comm
4、onwealth.As energy demand grows,maintaining a reliable,affordable,and sustainable grid requires a balanced approach that leverages all available resources.Virginias Energy Mix:Reliable,Affordable,Increasingly CleanVirginia:Data Centers&Energy DemandVirginias Current Energy LandscapeOperating Generat
5、ors InventoryElectric Utility Sector,As for February 2025Virginia is experiencing the largest growth in power demand since WWIICurrent projections show up to 6.5%annual increase in demandup from 1.4%projected in 2020.Power capacity must double in next 10 years to meet growing demand.Electricity impo
6、rts have increased significantly in the last three years,from 18%in 2020 to36%in 2023.Continuing growth and depending on imported electricity is not sustainable.Virginias Current Energy LandscapePJM Load Growth Forecasts2020-2025,Dominion Zone,Summer PeakVirginias Current Energy LandscapeVirginia:Th