Release: Sierra Club Virginia Chapter Legislative Report: Virginia Democrats Deliver on Clean Energy, Fall Short on Data Centers
August 13, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2026RICHMOND, Va. — The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter released its 2026 Virginia General Assembly Report today, highlighting progress on clean energy while finding that lawmakers did not act to...
RELEASE: Governor Abigail Spanberger “Deeply Skeptical” of Dominion-NextEra Merger as Concerns Grow Among Virginians, Opposition Mounts
August 6, 2026
Contact: connor.kish@sierraclub.org Governor Abigail Spanberger “Deeply Skeptical” of Dominion-NextEra Merger as Concerns Grow Among Virginians, Opposition Mounts~ Governor’s Washington Post op-ed highlights her major concerns, while...
Sierra Club Virginia Reaction: EPA Proposes Air Pollution Exemption “Deal” for Data Centers
July 9, 2026
For Immediate Release Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026Contact: Bianca Sanchez, bianca.sanchez@sierraclub.org Richmond, VA – The Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal that cuts the public out of air pollution permits for “...
Virginia Officially Rejoins The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Marking a Return to Common-Sense Climate Policy
July 1, 2026
Today, Virginia officially rejoins the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, restoring one of the Commonwealth's most effective tools for reducing pollution and investing in communities. This milestone belongs to every Virginian who fought to protect...
RELEASE: General Assembly’s Budget Agreement Puts Data Centers Ahead of Virginia’s People and Environment
June 23, 2026
For Immediate ReleaseMonday, June 22, 2026Contact: connor.kish@sierraclub.org General Assembly’s Budget Agreement Puts Data Centers Ahead of Virginia’s People and Environment~ General...
RELEASE: Environmental groups say House budget proposal fails Virginians, back-tracks on clean energy standards
June 12, 2026
For Immediate ReleaseJune, 12, 2026 Environmental groups say House budget proposal fails Virginians, backtracks on clean energy standardsBudget punts on needed reforms as Virginians are demanding greater accountability...
REPORT: Virginia making progress on spending federal EV charging dollars, but still has a long way to go
May 11, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 30, 2026 MEDIA CONTACTTim Cywinski, tim.cywinski@sierraclub.orgAlex Mountfield, alex.mountfield@sunstonestrategies.com, 202.599.7509 Amid high gas prices and a tight state budget, Virginia must do more to...
Statement on Virginia Rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
April 30, 2026
Virginia’s return to RGGI is a major step forward for our climate, our communities, and our future.We thank Governor Abigail Spanberger for her leadership and clear commitment to restoring this critical program. Rejoining RGGI means getting back to...
RELEASE: Governor Spanberger Brings Virginia into U.S. Climate Alliance with Executive Directive 3
April 23, 2026
Alliance aims to uphold the terms of the Paris Climate Agreement
Sierra Club Virginia Chapter Launches Six-Figure Ad Campaign Highlighting Clean Energy’s Cost-Saving Benefits for Families
February 9, 2026
Statewide campaign focuses on affordability, reliability, and protecting Virginians from rising energy bills and greenhouse gas pollution