NASA has announced a new partnership with Virginia state authorities aimed at strengthening the region's long-term energy security. NASA's Langley Research Center, located in Hampton, Virginia, will collaborate with the Virginia Department of Energy under an agreement designed to support informed decision-making in the generation, transmission, and use of energy. As part of the partnership, NASA will provide the state with access to data on solar radiation, meteorological observations, and forecasts of future weather risks. This information is intended for use in modeling and planning energy systems, which should help state authorities make more accurate decisions in developing energy infrastructure. The use of NASA's satellite and scientific data for practical energy planning tasks reflects a growing trend of applying space technologies to solve earthly challenges related to climate and sustainable infrastructure development. Such data is particularly important given changing weather conditions that directly affect the efficiency of energy systems, including solar energy. The partnership between the federal space agency and regional authorities demonstrates an example of interagency cooperation, in which NASA's scientific resources are used to support practical needs at the state level. This interaction is expected to enable Virginia to more effectively plan the development of its energy sector while taking into account long-term climate and weather factors.