News & Reports
Stay up to date on news, announcements and opportunities to work with the VIN Hub and its partners to grow nuclear energy in Virginia.
2026 Virginia Energy Plan
The Virginia Department of Energy released the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan on October 1, 2026. Virginia is at a pivotal moment. Rapid growth in electricity demand is creating new opportunities for jobs, investment, and innovation, but it is also putting pressure on...
Virginia’s Nuclear Workforce Needs: Phase 2
The Virginia Innovative Nuclear Hub (VIN Hub) is pleased to share the release of the second phase of the “Virginia’s Nuclear Workforce Needs” report, prepared by Mangum Economics. This updated analysis provides a timely and data-driven look at one of the most critical...
VIN Hub Invites Proposals for its Small Grants Program
VIN Hub Small Grants Program Now Accepting Proposals The Virginia Innovative Nuclear Hub (VIN Hub) is pleased to announce the launch of the Small Grants Program, designed to catalyze high-impact initiatives that strengthen Virginia’s growing nuclear energy ecosystem....
Virginia’s Nuclear Industry Unveils 2025–2029 Strategic Plan to Power the Commonwealth’s Future
Arlington, VA – Virginia’s nuclear energy leaders have released the Virginia Is Nuclear 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, charting a path to meet rising energy demand, strengthen the workforce, and position the Commonwealth as a global hub for nuclear innovation,...
Virginia Energy Announces $2.4 Million Investment in Nuclear Energy Supply Chain and Workforce Development
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) has awarded a $2.4 million grant to the Virginia Nuclear Innovation Hub (VIN Hub) to address nuclear workforce modeling, manufacturing, and supply chain assessments by establishing a small grants...
Webinar Series – Nuclear Energy 101: A Workshop for Policymakers and Stakeholders
Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC), the Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA), Clean Air Task Force (CATF), and Virginia Innovative Nuclear Hub (VIN Hub) are pleased to invite you and your staff to our webinar - Nuclear Energy 101: A Workshop for Policymakers, and...
VIN Hub Initiates Comprehensive Workforce Analysis for Virginia
The Virginia Innovative Nuclear Hub is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive workforce analysis for the nuclear energy industry in Virginia. This multi-phase initiative is being conducted by Mangum Economics and will provide a data-driven assessment of the...
Virginia Moves Forward on Advanced Nuclear Deployment in Southwest Virginia
Richmond, VA (July 7, 2025) Virginia is moving forward with plans to bring one of the nation’s first advanced nuclear reactors to Southwest Virginia, a key part of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s strategy for Virginia’s energy future. A $100,000 grant from the Virginia...
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $1.2 Million Investment to Advance Virginia’s Leadership in Nuclear Innovation
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced $1.2 million in grants to the Virginia Innovative Nuclear Hub (VIN Hub) funding the establishment of critical research infrastructure, support for workforce training, and further positioning Virginia as the...
BWXT Launches Innovation Campus to Speed Development of Advanced Nuclear Technologies
(LYNCHBURG, Va. – March 26, 2025) – BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) today announced the opening of the BWXT Innovation Campus, a 170,000 square-foot facility that focuses on nuclear technology advancements for land, sea and space. The Lynchburg campus is home to...