Energy & The Next Wave Of Manufacturing

As manufacturers face rising energy demands and increased speed to market as a priority, effective collaboration between site selection teams, utilities, and economic developers is key. Companies operating continuous, high-load facilities know energy reliability and resilience are critical. In this episode, leaders from the Greater Richmond Partnership, Dominion Energy, and Columbia Gas of Virginia discuss the impact of coordinated planning for manufacturers to navigate their infrastructure needs, accelerate speed to market, and reduce operational risk. The conversation includes insights on scalable power solutions, electric and natural gas integration, data center impacts, and site readiness.