The world has changed, but natural gas in Virginia is still safe, reliable, affordable, and driving economic growth.
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Our mission is to help meet the Commonwealth’s growing energy demands through the use of safe, reliable, affordable, and efficient natural gas.
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The case for natural gas
Natural gas serves as the backbone of Virginia's energy infrastructure. Natural gas powers millions of homes, generating the majority of the state's electricity.
Natural gas provides reliable energy for schools, senior centers, hospitals, and energy-intensive manufacturing that attracts jobs, investments, and businesses to Virginia.
Natural gas is a low-impact fuel source that has contributed to significant declines in carbon emissions in Virginia.
Natural gas ensures grid stability by filling critical gaps when other intermittent sources are offline.
The world has changed, but natural gas in Virginia is still safe, reliable, affordable, and driving economic growth.
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Natural Gas Powers Virginia’s Growth and Prosperity
Natural gas is essential to Virginia's booming economy, serving millions of households and thousands of businesses while supporting tens of thousands of jobs. As Virginia experiences rising energy demands and the need for new energy generation, natural gas provides the reliable, affordable energy that keeps businesses here and attracts new investment to the Commonwealth.
Natural gas provides reliable energy with a high impact for consumers while having a low impact on the environment. Since 2010, Virginia has seen a steady decline in carbon emissions as more natural gas generation has gone into place. Natural gas serves as a cleaner source of energy with a low carbon footprint and ensures the lights stay on for Virginia families and businesses.
Environmental Attributes Win-Wins for Virginia
A Balanced Energy Mix Ensures a Secure Future
Natural gas complements renewables by providing on-demand generation when needed, ensuring grid stability as Virginia adds intermittent energy sources. This balanced approach protects Virginia by maintaining reliability for every community in the Commonwealth.
Natural Gas Keeps Virginia Business-Friendly
Natural gas is critical to maintaining Virginia's position as a top state for business. From powering manufacturing facilities and hospitals to heating schools and providing fuel for restaurant kitchens, natural gas provides reliable, cost-effective energy to keep Virginia competitive with neighboring states across the mid-Atlantic.
Reliability and Affordability Go Hand in Hand
Virginians deserve energy they can count on at prices they can afford. Natural gas is a reliable fuel source with strong price stability, which translates to affordable energy for residents and businesses of all sizes. When Virginia faces extreme weather, natural gas provides critical grid reliability to keep hospitals, first responders, and essential services running when communities need them most.