Senator Warner was back out on the road Friday, with stops in Hopewell, Petersburg, and Richmond.

Senator Warner highlighted two sustainability initiatives today -- a campus-wide effort at Ferrum College, and a growing aquaculture industry that's helping to diversify the economy of Henry County in Southside Virginia.

President Obama announced today that the U.S. Department of the Interior has approved moving forward on a plan to allow oil and gas exploration and production 50 miles off Virginia's coast following a one-year environmental and national security review.

Senator Warner promoted the HOME STAR energy conservation initiative today before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The Senator has been a leading architect of the initiative in the Senate.

Senator Warner joined President Obama at a Home Depot in Alexandria, Va., today to highlight the importance of providing incentives to consumers who weatherize their homes.

Three Virginia energy companies will receive money from the economic recovery package to develop new technologies that will reduce energy costs and create jobs.

Senator Warner recently spoke about the need for energy innovation during the Council on Competitiveness' National Energy Summit and International Dialogue.