The Latest from Sarah Vogelsong

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  As Virginia nets another $74 million, RGGI uncertainty lingers

  Republicans continue to push for repeal of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, while Democrats again reject proposed relief for LS Power's RGGI compliance costs

  By Sarah Vogelsong  .  14 March 2022

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  Dominion finally gets approval for large-scale smart meter rollout

  The utility says smart meter technology is “foundational” to a modern grid, but regulators called prior plans "speculative" and rejected them.

  By Sarah Vogelsong  .  12 January 2022

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  Siemens Gamesa chooses Virginia for offshore wind turbine blade factory

  The announcement is a major win for Virginia as it strives to become a hub for the nation’s fledgling offshore wind energy industry.

  By Sarah Vogelsong  .  25 October 2021

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  Coal fuels less and less Virginia electricity. But when should utilities pull the plug on plants?

  Utilities contend it's expensive to rapidly roll out renewables to replace still-functioning coal plants, but the plants' continued operation leave ratepayers covering big costs.

  By Sarah Vogelsong  .  30 July 2021