Michelle Nelson, a #VirginiaEnergy geologist, uses a portable XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analyzer on an outcrop of metamorphic rock in Charlottesville, VA. This device measures the concentration of elements present in the rock to help understand its composition. #FieldworkFriday
Virginia Department of Energy
Government Administration
Richmond, VA 4,001 followers
To enhance the development and conservation of energy and mineral resources in a safe and environmentally sound manner
About us
The Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) serves a large and varied group of people, organizations and agencies throughout the Commonwealth. Through its programs, the agency deploys renewable energy and promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, regulates mining and natural gas industries and protects citizens near those areas, protects and improves the environment through enforcement and reclamation and works to improve the economy through development and job growth with a special focus in coal-impacted communities. The agency is resource for localities to know where commodities exist within their geology and, through extensive mapping data, to know where historic and current mining is occurring as well as opportunities to develop land through reclamation.
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https://www.energy.virginia.gov/
External link for Virginia Department of Energy
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, VA
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- Public Company
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- The Department's mission is to enhance the development and conservation of energy and mineral resources in a safe and environmentally sound manner in order to support a more productive economy in Virginia.
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Washington Building, 8th Floor
1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219, US
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3405 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, US
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900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 500
Charlottesville, VA 22903, US
Employees at Virginia Department of Energy
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#VirginiaEnergy has a new Deputy Director. The agency welcomed Julianne Szyper. "I am honored to be part of this incredible team under Director Glenn Davis and the vital work being done here at Virginia Energy,” said Deputy Director Szyper. Learn more about the experience she brings: https://ow.ly/p0fU50SKwUr
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#VirginiaEnergy is #hiring a Water Quality Specialist! Be sure to apply by August 5th here:https://ow.ly/FQwW50SJyUi
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It's time for a #ThrowbackThursday! Our #VirginiaEnergy team members had a terrific time visiting our Charlottesville office and exploring the historic Afton Tunnel. Leonard Gardener(L) and Josh McCoy(R) welcome Friday with open arms!
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#VirginiaEnergy welcomes Julianne Szyper to the team! Julianne is our new Deputy Director.
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Thanks to Amy Cockerham at WSLS 10 for highlighting #VirginiaEnergy's work to inventory and reclaim #AbandonedMineLands across the commonwealth. Learn how a recent increase in funding is amping up the efforts to keep you safe and improve the environment. https://lnkd.in/e_-AqzrR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
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#ICYMI Governor Youngkin discussed the upcoming update to his All-of-the-Above energy plan last week at the Virginia Energy Summit, emphasizing Virginia's role as a national leader in energy policy. Learn more about this update here: https://lnkd.in/edGnhfQe
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Check out #VirginiaEnergy's latest publication, the Geology of the Saltville and Broadford Quadrangles, Virginia. In this detailed report, Fred Webb and Loren Raymond share many insights gained during the over 50 years of research in the region. https://lnkd.in/ehGyeGHf
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Take a minute to learn why it's important to check your generator. #MineSafetyMinute #VirginiaEnergy
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Our shining #SaturdaySpotlight is Aaron Bolling! Aaron is #VirginiaEnergy's Information Technology Manager.