Lawmakers are increasingly focused on predictability, both for local governments evaluating projects and for stakeholders navigating the approval process. That shift helped move conversations away from broad concerns and toward practical implementation, while still reinforcing that local decision-making would remain central to how these projects move forward.
Jack Wilson
Jack Wilson, Director of Communications at Energy Right, a non-profit focused on education. Prior to joining Energy Right, Jack, a Richmond native, worked for a boutique political strategies firm, where he handled media relations for multiple large-scale development projects with a primary focus on energy projects. There, he also provided legislative research and analytics on issues across various industries, developed grassroots advocacy and coalition-building plans. Jack has also worked for an investor-owned utility, serving as both an external affairs representative and a member of the media team, assisting with various communication efforts focused on Virginia solar.