Distributed Energy Resouces Task Force
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An advisory commission within the executive branch. The purposes of the Task Force are to develop a comprehensive strategy to advance energy affordability and the Commonwealth's transition toward integrated distributed energy resource markets and to support the Commonwealth's compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order No. 2222.
July 1, 2027
Micheal A. Skiffington, Acting Director, Virginia Department of Energy, mike.skiffington@energy.virginia.gov
Lynne Astroth, Executive Assistant, Virginia Department of Energy, 804-692-3213, lynne.astroth@energy.virginia.gov
| Name | Appointed By |
|---|---|
| Vacancy | |
| Vacancy |
| Name | Appointed By |
|---|---|
| The Honorable Scott A. Surovell, Chair, Commission on Electric Utility Regulation | By Statute |
| The Honorable Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | Senate Committee on Rules |
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term |
|---|
| 1 Citizen | Governor | ||
| 7 Citizens | Chair |
| Name | Title |
|---|
| The Honorable Carrie E. Chenery | Secretary of Commerce and Trade |
| Josephus Allmond | Chief Energy Officer |
| Representative | Division of Consumer Counsel, Office of Attorney General |
| Ex-officio | Designated by the Governor |
| Max # House: | 2 | Appointment Coincident With House Term? | YES |
| Max # Senate: | 2 | Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? | YES |
| Max # Citizens: | 8 | ||
| Max # Ex Officio: | 4 |