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].

Jefferson Institute Legal Analysis: Performance Standard for Offshore Wind Farm is Proper

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

Despite Dominion Energy Virginia’s complaints that the Virginia State Corporation Commission has exceeded its authority, a legal analysis provided by the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy finds that the SCC’s proposed performance standard for an offshore wind project is … Continue reading →

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Consequences of The Quest for Zero Carbon

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

Virginians may be finally waking up to the consequences of the headlong rush to adopt utopian energy policies under our previous governor. The issues are getting more attention than ever before, and now people need to realize all the issues … Continue reading →

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Dominion Will Only Build Wind Farm If Risk is on its Consumers

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

Now comes applicant Dominion Energy Virginia, petitioning the Virginia State Corporation Commission to reverse its recent decision to impose actual financial risk on the company and its stockholders. If a hurricane blows down its planned offshore wind farm in a … Continue reading →

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Most of $3.2 Billion State Surplus Already Spent

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

Does last week’s glowing report on Virginia’s state tax collections presage additional tax relief for struggling families? The first question is, was the news really glowing? Less than 18 months ago, in April 2021, the Virginia General Assembly and then … Continue reading →

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SCC Approves Dominion Wind Project, Cites “Will of the General Assembly”

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

Rejecting an agreement that its own staff reached with Dominion Energy Virginia, the State Corporation Commission has imposed at least some level of financial risk on the utility’s shareholders should its $10 billion offshore wind project fail to match the … Continue reading →

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