About VNEC

In 2013, the Governor and General Assembly created the Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium Authority.

In accordance with the founding statute, VNEC was created to represent stakeholders invested in the development of nuclear energy. These stakeholders include the state of Virginia, institutions of higher education, nuclear energy companies, suppliers, and local organizations who support the advancement of the nuclear industry.

VNEC Member Organizations

VNEC has secured commitments from seven organizations to serve as members of the Consortium. They are:

  • Dominion Energy Services
  • GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
  • Liberty University
  • Lightbridge Corporation
  • Newport News Shipbuilders, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
  • Virginia, Tech

Each of these members is represented on the Board of Directors for VNEC. VNEC Membership is open to any organization that seeks to strengthen and advance nuclear energy in Virginia.

To speak with us about becoming a member, click here to get started.