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Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority

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  • Description: Creates the Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority (the Authority) to promote opportunities for energy development in Southwest Virginia, to create jobs and economic activity in Southwest Virginia consistent with the Virginia Energy Plan, and to position Southwest Virginia and the Commonwealth as a leader in energy workforce and energy technology research and development. The Authority will be composed of 11 nonlegislative members, of whom four will be appointed by the Governor, four will be appointed by the Speaker of the House, and three will be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. The Authority is charged with, among other tasks, (i) leveraging the strength in energy workforce and energy technology research and development of Virginia's public and private institutions of higher education; (ii) supporting the development of pump storage hydropower in Southwest Virginia and energy storage generally; (iii) promoting the development of renewable energy generation facilities on brownfield sites, including abandoned mine sites; (iv) promoting energy workforce development; and (v) assisting energy technology research and development by promoting the development of a Southwest Virginia Energy Park.
  • Report Date: October 15th of each year
  • Expiration Date: July 1, 2029
  • Staff Contact:

    John Warren, Director, Department of Energy, john.warren@energy.virginia.gov

Citizen Members:
Name Representing Appointed By Term
Steve Breeding Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2027
Dr. Marcy Hernick Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2027
Amanda Cox Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2027
Mr. Dan Poteet Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2027
Michael Quillen Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2027
Jasen Eige Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2027
Duane Miller Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2027
4 Citizens Governor  
Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 0 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 0 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 8
Max # Ex Officio: 0
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