Join us for a webinar on one of Virginia’s most urgent challenges: meeting the surge in electricity demand. Driven by rapid growth in data centers, AI, electrification, and manufacturing, a recent report projects Virginia may need to increase in-state power generation by 150%—and import 150% more from out of state.

With new federal policies limiting support for wind and solar—the fastest, most affordable energy to deploy—the choices made now will shape Virginia’s future economic competitiveness. Chambers and economic development organizations have a critical role to play in ensuring Virginia’s businesses and communities have access to reliable, cost-effective power.

Discussion topics will explore:

• What’s driving Virginia’s unprecedented electricity demand 

• Solutions to meeting rising demand, including clean energy’s unique advantages in speed of buildout and keeping utility rates low

• Strategies for balancing siting, permitting and land use with economic priorities

• How chambers and EDOs can shape Virginia’s energy choices to strengthen business competitiveness and attract investment

Featured Speakers:

• Opening Remarks: Bob McKenna, CEO, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

• Craig Sundstrom, Head of Energy & Sustainability Public Policy, Americas, Amazon Web Services

• Skyler Zunk, CEO, Energy Right 

• Moderator: Rob Bradham, Director of Policy, Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy