Sierra Club Virginia Chapter

08/26/2026

"At a time when we’re experiencing record heat waves, too many employers are not and will not take those simple proactive steps to protect their workers, despite the business case to do so, including the billions of dollars in healthcare and workers’ compensation claims due to high temperatures. That is why we need our leaders to step up and make them do it."

It’s common sense to ensure workers have water and shade when temps are rising, UFCW’s Dani Loesch and the Sierra Club’s John Luker write in a guest column.

08/12/2026

Did you miss our Balcony Solar webinar a couple of weeks ago? Have no fear - we recorded it for you :).

Renter-friendly, Balcony Solar is coming to Virginia in 2027! All you have to do is plug it in and watch your electricity bills go down.

Rooftop solar is not an option for everyone. Many Virginians rent, ...

08/11/2026

The York River Group Sierra Club volunteers have been working diligently to create this beautiful garden space in Hampton Roads! Check it out!

Want to be a part of future garden projects? https://www.sierraclub.org/virginia/find-group-near-you

08/11/2026

Check for a date near you!

Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi (D) is hitting the road for an energy costs listening tour to hear directly from Virginians about the proposed $67 billion deal between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy.

08/10/2026

Switch Together is a program, championed by Governor Spanberger, that allows homeowners to buy solar at a discounted price.

As data centers continue to skyrocket Virginians' electricity bills, cost-saving programs like this are needed now more than ever.

A solar panel installation program championed by Virginia's governor is gaining traction in Alexandria and other areas of the state as homeowners look for ways to address rising electricity costs. Switch Together, a bulk purchasing initiative to connect residents to solar installers, was recently ex...

08/07/2026

This one is for our renters out there looking to save money on your electricity bills next year! Rooftop solar isn’t an option for everyone but in 2027 - balcony solar is here to change the game! With balcony solar all you have to do it is plug it in :)

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08/06/2026

"Any company that wants to own our state-regulated, largest utility must have a clear plan to accelerate progress toward producing affordable, reliable, local and clean power — not slow it down or trade it away." the governor wrote.

I have serious questions about what this deal would mean, and I intend to get answers.

07/31/2026

Awesome event to put on your radar for August 4th

Join partners and us to celebrate our win and unpack what’s at stake with Dominion and NextEra’s proposed acquisition!

Register as soon as you can as space is limited!

Breakdown of the Dominion NEM Ruling and Proposed NextEra Acquisition Back in May, the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) sided with Virginia ratepayers over Dominion Energy by rejecting the company’s attempt to gut its net metering program. Dominion’s proposal would have made distribut...