The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce partnered with Virginia Energy Sense (VES) in an effort to help reduce electricity consumption in the Greater Springfield area and across Northern Virginia. VES is an energy education program, managed by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, focused on reducing statewide electricity consumption by 10 percent by 2020.
Virginia Energy Sense’s mission is twofold: to help Virginians understand their energy use and, more importantly, to learn how to save energy easily and cost effectively. “Partnering with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will help us spread the word about VES’s mission and help the Commonwealth reach its goal,” said Andy Farmer, manager of Virginia Energy Sense.
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce joins many other organizations throughout the Commonwealth that are already supporting VES, including local Chambers, schools and colleges, local governments, businesses and nonprofits. “We are excited to partner with VES to help our community and members learn more about energy efficiency and sustainability opportunities in the state,” said Nancy-jo Manney, executive director, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. “By helping Virginia reach this important goal by 2020, we will create more economic opportunities for residents in Northern Virginia and across the Commonwealth.”