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Virginia law expands shared solar into coal country, but key details still have to be worked out

Legislation passed this year requires Appalachian Power to start working with utility regulators on a solar subscription program by Jan. 1.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 6 May 2024
ENN

What a popular gardening podcast can teach us about equity in the climate movement

Podcast host Colah B Tawkin is passionate about connecting people with the natural world, which she says will be critical for tackling future environmental challenges

By Audrey Henderson . 3 May 2024
ENN

Virginia lawmakers reached a compromise on energy efficiency – here’s what it will mean for utilities and regulators

Advocates say the tool required under the new law should make energy saving programs by Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power more transparent and effective.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 29 April 2024
ENN

New EPA rules close a ‘huge loophole’ on coal ash, forcing wide-scale cleanup, advocates say

A pair of new regulations finalized Thursday are expected to require cleanup of coal ash pollution at all known locations where the toxic byproduct has been dumped.

By Kari Lydersen . 25 April 2024
ENN

How should Georgia elect its utility regulators? The U.S. Supreme Court is asked to weigh in

Elections for the state's Public Service Commission have been on hold for years.

By Emily Jones . 25 April 2024
ENN

Critics: Duke Energy’s new N.C. green tariff proposal still falls short

Though backed by some large customers, the revised program won’t add significant carbon-free electrons to the grid, advocates say.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 18 April 2024
ENN

Dominion battery pilot to provide hands-on training at historically Black university in Virginia

A standard in the aerospace industry, utilities are interested in metal-hydrogen technology because of its durability and slower discharge times relative to lithium-ion batteries.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 15 April 2024
ENN

A sticking point on climate in North Carolina: reducing auto dependence in the ‘Good Roads State’

While experts warn electrifying vehicles alone won’t be enough to zero out heat-trapping emissions from transportation, the very idea of encouraging people to drive less remains a difficult topic.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 8 April 2024
ENN

Louisiana energy company plans to float above climate damage — literally

Entergy Louisiana argues its planned natural gas plant would keep oil and gas facilities operational, even as the land it sits on suffers from climate change.

By Pam Radtke, Floodlight . 27 March 2024
ENN

Bills could expand shared solar programs in Dominion, Appalachian Power territories

Two Virginia bills would allow for more shared solar programs in the state, which could connect homeowners to clean energy even if they can't build their own panels.

By Charlie Paullin . 26 March 2024

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Virginia law expands shared solar into coal country, but key details still have to be worked out

What a popular gardening podcast can teach us about equity in the climate movement

Virginia lawmakers reached a compromise on energy efficiency – here’s what it will mean for utilities and regulators

New EPA rules close a ‘huge loophole’ on coal ash, forcing wide-scale cleanup, advocates say

How should Georgia elect its utility regulators? The U.S. Supreme Court is asked to weigh in

Critics: Duke Energy’s new N.C. green tariff proposal still falls short

Dominion battery pilot to provide hands-on training at historically Black university in Virginia

A sticking point on climate in North Carolina: reducing auto dependence in the ‘Good Roads State’

Louisiana energy company plans to float above climate damage — literally

Bills could expand shared solar programs in Dominion, Appalachian Power territories