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Karen Haywood Queen

Karen Haywood Queen is a freelance journalist and former Associated Press reporter based in Virginia.

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In Virginia, utility smart grid projects could help fill rural broadband gaps

Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power are each pursuing pilot projects in which high-speed fiber connections are shared with local internet service providers.

By Karen Haywood Queen . 8 February 2021
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PJM leverages federal rule changes to lead country in energy storage

While energy storage is sometimes perceived as a technology of the future, the nation’s largest grid operator is already deploying it aggressively, leading to considerable financial savings for ratepayers.

By Karen Haywood Queen . 28 November 2016
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Virginia company using smart meters to get more solar on the grid

A Virginia company says its technology can tap smart meter data to significantly increase the grid’s capacity to host wind and solar power.

By Karen Haywood Queen . 31 October 2016
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14 years later, Virginia community's energy savings still stacking up

While an upscale Virginia subdivision hasn't quite achieved full net zero status, it has helped break new ground in sustainable development.

By Karen Haywood Queen . 30 August 2016

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