Author Archives: Stephen D. Haner

About Stephen D. Haner

Stephen D. Haner is Senior Fellow for State and Local Tax Policy at the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy. He may be reached at [email protected].

Clean Economy Act’s Future Challenged By Land Use, Cost, Energy Reliability Concerns

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Stephen D. Haner

There is a growing recognition that the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) as written is going to fail. Those who strongly believe in its goal of ending the use of hydrocarbon fuels, and those who consider that idea nothing but … Continue reading →

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A Refresher on the Virginia Clean Economy Act, Now Back Under a Legislative Microscope

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Stephen D. Haner

A senior Democratic state senator is leading an effort to review and possibly revise the 2020 Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), which orders the future elimination of hydrocarbon fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal) used in making electricity. His goal is to … Continue reading →

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Virginia Climate Data Shows No Crisis

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Stephen D. Haner

One standard response when the Thomas Jefferson Institute challenges the wisdom of electricity carbon taxes or electric vehicle mandates is, are we not worried about the looming climate crisis? The simple answer is no. Data that undercuts the entire alarmist narrative are easy to find. … Continue reading →

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Youngkin Should Make Reliability, Low Cost Top Goals for Coming Clean Economy Act Review

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Stephen D. Haner

Governor Glenn Youngkin recently flew to Louisiana to join other Republican governors in criticizing President Joe Biden’s energy policy, especially the president’s hostility to hydrocarbon fuels. Youngkin and the rest gathered at an oil refinery to make their point that oil … Continue reading →

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Virginia Declares Independence from California EV Mandates

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Stephen D. Haner

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) and Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) announced today that Virginia will no longer comply with the California air regulations that will restrict and eventually eliminate the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles. The announcement is sure to set … Continue reading →

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