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Data centers to Dominion: Don't use us to justify more power plants

In a letter, five tech companies tell state regulators that Dominion isn’t meeting the sector’s need for renewables.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 28 September 2018
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Commentary: Virginia should take advantage of vast clean energy opportunities

With dozens of Fortune 500 companies looking to run their facilities on renewable energy, Virginia has a golden opportunity to ensure that these investments — and the jobs that come with them — are being made in the Old Dominion State.

20 March 2017
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Wal-Mart, other companies back Missouri bill to allow power-purchase agreements

Seven companies – Proctor & Gamble, Wal-Mart, Unilever, General Mills, Target, General Motors and Nestle – have signed a letter supporting a Missouri bill allowing power purchase agreements.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 7 February 2017
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Large solar in Virginia is growing, but for how long?

Large solar systems in Virginia are set to grow significantly through 2017. But with few buyers other the state’s dominant utility, the push may slow after that due to lack of sustainable demand and the policies to drive it.

By Jim Pierobon . 17 November 2016
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Virginia utility accused of inflating demand in Clean Power Plan forecast

Clean energy advocates accuse Dominion Virginia Power’s recently submitted resource plan of inflating future power needs and the costs of integrating solar systems, but the utility defends its calculations.

By Jim Pierobon . 26 October 2016
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How a rural corner of North Carolina could dominate the region's wind market

A portion of North Carolina with some of the state's best potential for wind energy is also in the PJM Interconnection, making it easier to connect the projects to companies committed to clean energy.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 3 October 2016
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Legal settlement may salvage biggest wind project in Iowa history

The largest proposed wind energy project in Iowa’s history appears to be back on track this week after a tense period when it seemed the deal might fall apart over differences between a utility and large energy users.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 27 July 2016
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In Virginia, advocates point to utility as key solar obstacle

As advocates, entrepreneurs and policy leaders push to expand solar power in Virginia, nearly all of them point to the same obstacle – Dominion Virginia Power, the state’s largest utility.

By Jim Pierobon . 6 June 2016
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Michigan corporations seek to break down obstacles to renewable energy

While corporations across the country increase their commitments to run on renewable energy, companies in Michigan still face significant obstacles.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 11 February 2016
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'Internet of things' turns up the heat on utilities

The rise of a teeming, well-funded industry dedicated to managing and presenting a homeowner's energy is forcing utilities into some unsettling new territory.

By EnergyWire . 15 April 2014