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Pumped Storage Energy Facility May Help Meet Virginia’s Power Needs

Virginia’s need for plentiful, reliable energy is increasing every year. Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin developed an “all of the above” program during his administration to tap into any available source of power. That included promoting technologies such as a fusion plant in Chesterfield. While the technology hasn’t been proven commercially yet, it shows potential to be the power source of the future.

In October, Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger plans to unveil the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan to describe energy trends, identify challenges and opportunities across the energy system, and identify strategies that span 10 years and fit “the 2045 net-zero carbon energy economy for all sectors.”

This week, Spanberger rolled out one piece of her plan, a statewide “Switch Together” program, which will promote the use of solar panels on residential homes. “By using the power of the free market, leveraging the Commonwealth’s buying power, and cutting out middlemen, we are creating significant discounts for families and businesses,” the governor said in a news release. She said the program could save a family more than $6,000 on the installation of solar panels.

Another potential project is a pumped storage hydroelectric plant under development in Wise County. Pumped storage uses gravity to generate electricity by moving water from one reservoir to another.

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