ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN
Dominion Energy, Inc., Powhatan County
Where energy supply chains scale and innovation leads Virginia is a national leader in the energy transition, combining a strong supply chain with innovation across nuclear, fusion, offshore wind, energy systems manufacturing, and grid modernization. VEDP connects companies, utilities, and state partners, such as Virginia Energy, to translate this momentum into lasting investment, workforce development, and resilient, clean energy growth.
Bridging legacy energy and next-generation growth Virginia connects established energy expertise with emerging technologies, helping companies gain new commercial opportunities.
Illustrative Examples
#1
#6
largest commercial offshore wind farm in the U.S.
nuclear workforce concentration in the nation
Source: EIA
Source: JobsEQ 2025Q3
Why Virginia works for energy supply chain companies Virginia brings together the elements that matter most to energy supply chain companies: an ecosystem built to move projects forward, leadership across next-generation energy technologies, and the talent needed to sustain long-term growth.
Leadership across nuclear energy
Virginia is emerging as a premier nuclear energy hub, spanning the full lifecycle from servicing today’s nuclear fleet to advancing cutting-edge solutions for defense and space, and pioneering next-generation technologies for advanced reactors and small modular reactors (SMR).
Talent that builds the energy advantage Virginia’s energy advantage is built on workforce depth, engineering strength, and military-connected talent. That pipeline supports both legacy energy industries and emerging technologies over time.
An ecosystem built to move projects forward
Virginia brings together manufacturers, utilities, and state partners to accelerate solutions and shape the future of the energy industry. With access to a world-class workforce, sustainable infrastructure, and deep legacy expertise, the Commonwealth offers companies a distinct competitive advantage to scale, innovate, and strengthen domestic energy supply across the United States.
13.6%
54,000+
#4
increase in energy supply chain employment over the last five years
engineers in Virginia, ranked 10th in the nation
ranked state for veterans with engineering degrees, with 32,000+ in Virginia
Source: JobsEQ 2025Q3
Source: JobsEQ 2025Q3
Source: ACS 2020-2024
Delta Star, Inc., Lynchburg
LS Greenlink USA, Inc. Rendering, Chesapeake
Top State for Business CNBC, 2026
Hitachi Energy, Halifax County
Virginia Transformer Corporation, Roanoke
Customized Training Leader in the U.S. Business Facilities, 2026