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].

Youngkin Seeks Competitive Bid on Future Ocean Wind

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) has proposed a stronger requirement in state law that any second wave of offshore wind serving Virginia be subjected to a competitive procurement process, rather than simply allowing Dominion Energy Virginia to build it with all … Continue reading →

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Consumer Cost Estimates Rise Higher for Green Economy

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

Customer cost projections for compliance with the Virginia Clean Economy Act have increased again from the first such estimates made in 2020. The bill for 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity from Dominion Energy Virginia to power a home for a month may … Continue reading →

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Under RGGI, Virginia Releases More CO2, Not Less

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

Since Virginia joined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) compact at the start of 2021, according to data reported by the U.S. Energy Information Agency, the amount of carbon dioxide emitted to provide electricity to customers in the state has … Continue reading →

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Energy Wars Stalemate Hinders Reforms

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

What the 2023 General Assembly didn’t pass is also an important Virginia energy policy story, starting with failure on its part to fill the two open seats on the crucial State Corporation Commission. This follows its failure last year to fill one … Continue reading →

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SCC Oversight Returned, But Lower Electric Bills Unlikely

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

The final version of a regulatory revision for Dominion Energy Virginia restores State Corporation Commission authority over the utility’s profit margin and rates, a major goal for Governor Glenn Youngkin (R). It was also the highest priority in a detailed energy policy put … Continue reading →

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