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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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Giant, turbine-installing ship is Dominion Energy’s $500M bet on U.S. offshore wind

The Virginia utility’s parent company has ordered a massive ocean vessel for installing offshore wind turbines. The $500 million ship could reduce the cost and complexity of U.S. offshore wind projects up and down the Atlantic Coast.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 8 March 2022
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Will new N.C.-made supersonic jets really be carbon-neutral? It depends, experts say

A Colorado company building a half-billion-dollar plane factory in North Carolina says its supersonic jets will be net-zero carbon. Sustainable aviation experts say the claim merits skepticism but is conceivable in the future.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 21 February 2022
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Virginia community solar program a first for state’s municipal utility customers

Harrisonburg Electric Commission is partnering with its power supplier, Dominion Energy, on a solar subscription program. Customers will be able to lock in an electricity price a few cents higher than the standard rate.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 16 February 2022
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How governors races may change energy, from EVs to renewables

Closely contested races in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia and Florida will determine the future of emissions reduction pledges and clean energy development.

By Miranda Willson . 8 February 2022
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Wind project off southeastern N.C. coast gets overwhelming support

Birders and organized labor dominated a recent public comment period, while beach towns were mostly mum. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will now consider the input ahead of an anticipated auction this spring.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 8 February 2022
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As Virginia GOP targets clean energy, advocates hope Senate wall holds

Conservatives took back the governor’s office and House of Delegates last November. Environmental advocates hope Democrat’s slim majority in the Senate is enough to protect the state’s landmark clean energy policies.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 2 February 2022
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Virginia clean energy job training program climbs its own learning curve

After going dormant at the start of the pandemic, a Richmond-based workforce training program is once again exposing Black and other underrepresented residents to the career possibilities in solar and energy efficiency.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 25 January 2022
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N.C. governor’s climate order marks a turning point on transportation

Gov. Roy Cooper this month announced a slate of new climate and equity pledges, including a commitment to get 1.25 million plug-in electric vehicles on the road by 2030 and to eliminate most fossil fuel vehicles by 2050.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 20 January 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