The next decade is sure to provide both critical challenges and important opportunities as we move toward a cleaner and more flexible energy future. The ability to produce electricity from clean renewable sources at the location where it is used will be a critical element in this future. The last decade has shown us that the technologies for distributed clean energy systems like rooftop solar are “ready for prime time” creating thousands of well-paying jobs across the state as new small businesses contribute to real economic growth. These approaches also make electrical systems more resilient as threats to centralized production and distribution increase, whether from physical or cyber attacks or more frequent and intense natural disasters. The continued development of rooftop solar, along with improved battery storage will be critical to a successful energy future, and government policies should facilitate the development of these technologies. To create jobs, Virginia needs to expand net metering, third party ownership and eliminate unnecessary barriers to customer-owned solar. State policy should also provide financial incentives designed to provide access to solar for all Virginia citizens. Grid modernization that allows for a variety of distributed renewable sources of power will be critical if the “electrification of everything” is to provide the benefits that are becoming more imaginable each day.