Empowering Virginians to reduce their energy usage and save money.

Virginia Energy Connect (VEConnect) is the Commonwealth's central hub for energy incentive information—covering energy effiency, solar, storage, EVs, and more. Through user-friendly website and community outreach, VEConnect connects Virginians with the right energy programs and resources.

Energy Ambassadors

Empowering Virginians to make energy improvements and save money, Energy Ambassadors are trusted community connectors – individuals who help residents and businesses understand and access energy incentives that lower their energy bills, improve home comfort, enhance resilience to grid outages, and promote an increasingly clean energy system.

Energy Ambassadors turn confusion into action by:

Simplifying

complex information

Helping

people identify the right incentives

Connecting

Virginians to real benefits like lower energy bills, healthier homes, and cleaner air.

Energy Ambassadors may work for nonprofits, local governments, or other organizations.

Become an Energy Ambassador

Join a network of local leaders bringing energy savings to every corner of Virginia. Energy Ambassadors are provided free, on-demand training and a full marketing toolkit of customizable resources. Contact Connect@energy.virginia.gov for more information and to sign up today.

Connect with an Energy Ambassador


A&N Electric Cooperative
Headquartered in Tasley, serving throughout the Eastern Shore
Contact:
Amanda Bowen, memberservices@anec.com, (757) 787-9750
Specialty:
A&N Electric Utility Programs
Description:
A member-owned electric utility cooperative that provides electricity to residents and businesses on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, emphasizing reliable service and community-focused governance.

Appalachian Community Action & Development Agency
Headquartered in Scott/Gate City
Office in Jonesville
Contact:
Darlene Baker, vbaker@appcaa.org, (276) 445-6406
Lynne Lane, llane@appcaa.org, (276) 452-1224 ext 116
Lisa Cheek, lcheek@appcaa.org, (276) 452-1224 ext 115
Specialty:
HUD Housing Counselor (https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/housing-counseling/)
Description:
A regional nonprofit that delivers housing, energy assistance, and social services programs to support low-income households and strengthen communities in Southwest Virginia.

Appalachian Power Company (AEP)
Headquartered in Roanoke, serving Southwest and Appalachia
Contact:
Hannah Hutchinson, hhutchinson@aep.com
Specialty:
Appalachian Power Co Utility Programs
Description:
APCo provides electricity to approximately 530,000 customers across central and southwestern Virginia. The utility runs several energy efficiency programs for their customers.

Appalachian Voices
Headquartered in Norton
Office in Charlottesville
Contact:
Matthew Allenbaugh, matt.allenbaugh@appvoices.org, (434) 218-7583
Description:
A nonprofit advocacy organization focused on protecting Appalachia’s land, air, and water while advancing a just transition to clean energy through policy, community engagement, and grassroots action.

Center for Sustainable Communities
Headquartered in Portsmouth, serving Hampton Roads
Contact:
Description:
The Center for Sustainable Communities is a BIPOC-led and –founded nonprofit that helps build greener, cleaner, and healthier communities that are safer for residents by focusing on energy, climate, sustainable communities, transportation, housing, waste and materials management, education, and workforce development.

Community Climate Collaborative (C3)
Headquartered in Charlottesville
Office in Richmond
Contact:
Description:
A Charlottesville-based nonprofit that works with local partners to accelerate climate action through community programs, education, and equitable clean energy initiatives.

Eco Action Arlington
Headquartered in Arlington, serving Arlington and Alexandria
Contact:
Chandler Von Schrade, vonschraderchandler@gmail.com
Specialty:
Local Incentives for Arlington and Alexandria, Solar, Energy Audits, Energy Conservation, HVAC
Description:
A community-driven organization that promotes sustainability and energy efficiency through local outreach, education, and climate-focused initiatives in Arlington County.

Fairfax County Energy Compass
Headquartered in Fairfax County
Contact:
Specialty:
Local Incentives for Fairfax County
Description:
A free local resource for Fairfax County residents that helps make homes more comfortable and energy efficient.

Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions
Headquartered in Fairfax County
Contact:
Description:
FACS mobilizes diverse faith communities and their allies to advocate for nonpartisan, climate policies and promote sustainable, grassroots environmental stewardship at the local level.

Flipp Inc.
Headquartered in Dilwyn
Contact:
Raye Elliott, (434) 207-8420
Specialty:
Workforce
Description:
A Virginia-based organization focused on workforce development and training, helping connect individuals to career opportunities in energy and related industries.

Go Electric DMV
Office in Northern Virginia
Contact:
Pradeep Chilka, pchilka@gmail.com, (206) 412-8067
Description:
A volunteer-led initiative that promotes electric vehicle adoption in the D.C.–Maryland–Virginia region through education, outreach, and community engagement.

LEAP/Energy Resources Hub
Headquartered in Charlottesville
Contact:
Rosina Snow, rosinas@leap-va.org
Specialty:
Local Incentives for Albemarle and Charlottesville, Solar
Description:
Commonly known as LEAP, this nonprofit advances energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions by providing programs, technical assistance, and outreach to households and businesses.

Northern Virginia Regional Commission
Headquartered in Fairfax County
Contact:
Description:
A regional governmental organization that coordinates planning, environmental, and sustainability initiatives across Northern Virginia jurisdictions. Languages Spoken (other than English): German

Renew Rocktown
Headquartered in City of Harrisonburg, serving Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
Contact:
Brittany McFadden, hrenergycheck@renewrocktown.org, (540) 383-0115
Everett Brubaker, everettb@renewrocktown.org
Specialty:
Local Incentives, Efficiency Retrofits, Energy Audits
Description:
Rooted in the Shenandoah Valley, Renew Rocktown fosters resilient communities and a healthy planet through collaboration, education, and transformative local action.

Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative
Headquartered in Rockingham, serving the Shenandoah Valley region
Contact:
Russell Hill, rdhill@svec.coop, (540) 437-1537
Specialty:
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative Utility Programs
Description:
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned utility distributing electricity across the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia.

The Piedmont Environmental Council
Headquartered in Warrenton
Office in in Albemarle, Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock
Contact:
Ashish Kapoor, akapoor@pecva.org, (540) 347-2334 ext. 7054
Description:
A conservation nonprofit that works to protect natural resources, promote sustainable land use, and support climate and energy solutions across Virginia’s Piedmont region. Languages Spoken (other than English): Hindi

Virginia Energy Efficiency Council
Headquartered in Richmond
Contact:
Benjamin Woods, benjaminw@vaeec.org
Specialty:
Energy Efficiency
Description:
A broad coalition of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators driving energy efficiency as the foundation of Virginia’s economy and clean energy future.

Virginia Poverty Law Center
Headquartered in Richmond
Contact:
Amanda Silcox, amanda@vplc.org
Description:
A statewide nonprofit that advocates for low-income Virginians through legal assistance, policy advocacy, and initiatives addressing issues like energy affordability and consumer protection.

Viridiant
Headquartered in Richmond
Contact:
Amory Fischer, Amory.fischer@viridiant.org, (804) 225-9843
Andrew Grigsby, Andrew.grigsby@viridiant.org, (804) 225-9843
Specialty:
Energy Audits, Solar
Description:
A nonprofit focused on advancing energy-efficient and healthy housing through education, certifications, and residential building programs.

Washington Gas
Headquartered in Springfield, serving Northern Virginia
Contact:
Brian Wahlgren, brian.wahlgren@washgas.com, (571) 591-4817
Specialty:
Washington Gas Utility Programs
Description:
Washington Gas is a natural gas utility serving customers across Washington, D.C. and surrounding regions in Northern Virginia and Maryland.

Please note that Energy Ambassadors are volunteers who provide free guidance to help residents and businesses identify and access energy incentives and programs that fit their needs. They can help you navigate Virginia Energy Connect, connect you with relevant programs, and make informed decisions about energy upgrades. However, Energy Ambassadors are not licensed contractors or installers and should not replace qualified professionals who design and install energy systems.