Ore Lore
Part of the Job
Common(wealth) Knowledge
Water Cooler Chats (Cowowrker Trivia)
New Year, New Me (2025 Trivia)
100

What is the name of the collectible card game that the Virginia Energy communications team is currently developing that highlights the importance of an all-of-the-above energy strategy?

GridMasters

100

What is the name of Virginia's primary regional transmission organization?

PJM Interconnection

100

In 1779, the Virginia state capitol was moved to Richmond as the third state capital city. What Virginia city served as the previous (second) capital city?

Williamsburg

100

What country is Larry Corkey from?

United Kingdom (Northern Ireland is part of the UK, but not a separate country)

100

Cardinal Robert Prevost, arguably the most famous Chicago Cubs fan in the world, became the first "American Pope" in May and took what papal name? (Name and Number)

Pope Leo XIV (Leo the 14th)

200

What Tazewell County coal mine is inspected by Virginia Energy's mine safety team to make sure it is safe for visitors, including tourists and students?

Pocahontas Exhibition Mine

200

What inland body of water services one of the two nuclear power plants in Virginia?

Lake Anna

200

With names like Pelican, Rock Crystal, and Peter the Great, Richmond's Museum of Fine Art has the largest collection of what famous jeweled objects outside of Russia?

Faberge Eggs

200

Which coworker's spouse is the Executive Director for the Virginia Alliance for Clean Energy?

Spencer Barras, allegedly and luckily

200

After over a decade competing, what professional golfer finally won his first Masters in 2025 to complete his career Grand  Slam?

Rory McElroy

300

What Virginia Governor established the Department of Mines, Minerals, & Energy in January 1985?

Governor Chuck Robb

300

What is the largest electric cooperative in Virginia, boasting over 180,000 connections and 18,000 miles of power lines?

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
300

What was the name of the 1967 U.S Supreme Court case that overturned laws banning interracial marriage, leading to popular slogan "Virginia is for Lovers?"

Loving vs Virginia

300

Director Davis has previously served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for what District?

84th District

300

What professional tennis player made a surprise appearance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show?

Serena Williams

400

What year did natural gas become Virginia's top energy source, surpassing coal for the first time?

(Closest answer wins)

2012

400

What policy allows customers to receive full retail credit for any excess electricity their renewable energy systems generate?

Net Metering

400

In 1963, after nearly 300 years since its establishment, County of Princess Anne merged into what independent city?

City of Virginia Beach

400

What was McKinley Miailoff's last day as Virginia Energy's Management Fellow? (Closest Answer wins)

October 21st

400

In April, a team of scientists brought what species, popularized by the hit TV show Game of Thrones, back from extinction with twins named Romulus and Remus?

Dire Wolf/Wolves

500

Fill in the blank. 

"The 2022 Virginia Energy plan, nicknamed the All-American, All-Of-The-Above Plan, has the following 5 guiding principles: Reliability, Affordability, Competition, Environmental Stewardship, and __________."

Innovation

500

Fill in the blank:

"In Virginia, nearly all of the 50 critical minerals on the Federal list occur in trace quantities, but at the present time, 14 rare earth elements (REE), titanium, and ______ are considered to have high potential for economic commercial development.

Zirconium

500

How many presidents were from Virginia?

8

Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Harrison, Tyle, Taylor, and Wilson

500

What is the middle name of Rabita's baby?

Javeria Lily Raya

500

Set in the United Kingdom, what Netflix show took home the most Emmy awards in 2025 with 6 awards, including 15-year-old Owen Cooper's record breaking Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series?

Adolescence