VA: Energy Policy
Monday, September 16, 2024
VA sees more school districts shift to clean buses
Virginia kids are heading back to school in a more environmentally friendly way. School districts and counties statewide are making the switch to …
Monday, September 16, 2024
En VA más distritos escolares adoptan autobuses limpios
Los niños de Virginia regresan a la escuela de una manera más amigable con el medio ambiente. Los distritos escolares y los condados de …
Misinformation prevents VA from reaping solar-energy benefits
Although most Virginians support and prefer solar energy, misinformation is keeping more of it from being built. Several counties and cities have …
Offshore wind industry gains momentum in VA
Virginia's Dominion Energy has won a lease to continue growing its offshore wind portfolio near Virginia's coast. The move is expected to grow the …
Federal dollars provide boost to VA’s 'Data Center Alley'
The Biden administration is enhancing the nation's power grid by funding several storage, resilience and transmission projects. The money will …
DC residents push back on natural gas infrastructure build-up
Washington D.C. residents are pushing back on a plan to build out existing fossil fuel infrastructure. Washington Gas' $12 billion Project Pipes …
VA law prevents utility shutoffs in extreme circumstances
A new Virginia law protects residents from utility shutoffs in extreme weather. The law prevents utility company shutoffs when temperatures are at …
Youngkin rolls back VA’s clean-car standards
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is rolling back Virginia's clean-car standards. The General Assembly passed legislation adopting California's clean-car …
Dominion eyes alternate site for Chesterfield gas plant
Dominion Energy is eyeing a new site for a natural gas plant in Chesterfield. Documents show the company is considering the recently closed …
VA groups host rally against 'unchecked' data center growth
Virginians are coming together for a rally this Sunday to voice concerns about data center expansion. Lawmakers, community leaders and environmental …
Groups want Biden to reduce shipping emissions in VA, U.S.
Environmental groups want to reduce shipping emissions at ports in Virginia and nationwide, urging President Joe Biden to sign an executive order …
VA law bolsters energy efficiency programs
A new Virginia law is expected to grow energy efficiency programs in the state. Senate Bill 737 expands access to energy-efficient appliances and …