Virginia

Offshore wind

Massive Virginia offshore wind project presses on with construction

Dominion said its wind project, the largest under construction in the U.S, will be completed on time — a bright spot for an industry facing turbulence.

By Clare Fieseler . 5 May 2025
Utilities

Data centers are overwhelming the grid. Could they help it instead?

The boom in AI and data centers could drive increased reliance on fossil fuels. But there are better, cleaner options. Here's what you need to know.

By Jeff St. John . 24 February 2025
Offshore wind

GOP think tank that tried to stop VA offshore wind now says ‘go ahead’

The Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy said canceling America’s biggest offshore wind project under construction, off the Virginia coast, no longer makes economic sense.

By Clare Fieseler . 14 February 2025
ENN

As climate focus shifts to states, East Coast partnership offers model for multi-state collaboration

After 20 years, the 11-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative “has weathered the political winds” and is conducting a program review that includes finding ways to expand participation.

By Sarah Shemkus . 3 December 2024
Clean energy

Virginia’s bold plan to turn old coal mines into clean data centers

Data Center Ridge is the first phase in a state-endorsed plan to advance test sites for solar, wind, pumped hydro, small nuclear, and other clean energy innovations.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 13 September 2024
ENN

Promoters of clean-energy data centers in Virginia coal country unfazed by doubters

Data Center Ridge is the first phase in a sprawling, state-endorsed plan to advance test sites for solar, wind, pumped hydro, small nuclear and other clean energy innovations.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 10 September 2024
ENN

Charlottesville, Virginia, shows how small cities can take a lead on zero-emissions public transit

The city council is set to vote on a strategic plan this month that would expand service and phase out fossil-fuel buses over the next decade and a half.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 6 June 2024
ENN

Advocates see missed opportunities as Virginia lags its neighbors in clean energy manufacturing

Georgia and the Carolinas’ “full-court press” has netted more major clean energy manufacturing announcements since the passage of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 28 May 2024
ENN

Climate resilience project aims to reimagine neglected, flood-prone Norfolk neighborhood

A winding “blue greenway” is being designed to tame torrential rainfall, mitigate extreme heat and introduce green amenities to an underserved community.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 13 May 2024
ENN

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

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Massive Virginia offshore wind project presses on with construction

Data centers are overwhelming the grid. Could they help it instead?

GOP think tank that tried to stop VA offshore wind now says ‘go ahead’

As climate focus shifts to states, East Coast partnership offers model for multi-state collaboration

Virginia’s bold plan to turn old coal mines into clean data centers

Promoters of clean-energy data centers in Virginia coal country unfazed by doubters

Charlottesville, Virginia, shows how small cities can take a lead on zero-emissions public transit

Advocates see missed opportunities as Virginia lags its neighbors in clean energy manufacturing

Climate resilience project aims to reimagine neglected, flood-prone Norfolk neighborhood

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