AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY (AABE)
VIRGINIA CHAPTER
Educate, Elevate, and Empower
ABOUT US
The Virginia and North Carolina Chapter of AABE was established in the late 1980’s, comprising primarily of two companies: Carolina Power & Light (CPL) and Virginia Power (currently Dominion Energy). The combined Chapter dissolved during the early 2000’s.
With the vision to restart the Virginia Chapter, several Dominion Energy colleagues developed a team of industry professionals and collectively started planning for the resurgence of AABE in Virginia. The Virginia Chapter was officially re-established on September 23, 2011 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Founding Member's Reflection Video
10+ Years Member's Reflection Video
Scholarship Program - Raven Witherspoon
MISSION
Our mission is to provide minorities and other underrepresented groups direct input into the deliberations and developments of energy policies, regulations, emerging technologies, and environmental issues.
We welcome professionals from all industries to join our chapter.
PURPOSE
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To ensure the involvement of African Americans and other underrepresented minorities in governmental energy policymaking
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To encourage public and private sectors to be responsive to challenges, goals, and aspirations of African Americans and other underrepresented minorities in energy-related fields
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To encourage African Americans and other underrepresented minorities to pursue careers within the energy industry
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To promote and develop leadership and professional skills to build future leaders who will shape the future of the energy industry
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To provide networking opportunities for stakeholders across all segments of the energy industry who are committed to professional excellence, civic responsibility, and diversity and inclusion
FOCUS AREAS
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Legislative Issues & Public Policy (LIPP)
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Leadership Development
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Student Relations
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Community Outreach
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Membership and Recruitment