Category Archives: Energy

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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General Assembly Fills SCC Vacancies but Doubles Down on Bad Energy Laws

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Stephen D. Haner

The General Assembly has now filled the two open seats at the State Corporation Commission (SCC), ending two years of gridlock. Unfortunately, the same legislators, on both sides of the aisle, are still working overtime to dictate and micromanage the state’s … Continue reading →

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Who Paid for the Abortion Ads? Green Energy

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Christian Braunlich

You may think the recent Virginia election was about abortion, but follow the money. The wave of advertising on that issue was largely bankrolled by the renewable energy industry. This election was about energy and delivered to those special interests the legislature … Continue reading →

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Only One Army Showing Up in War Over Fossil Fuels

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

The front line in the war against fossil fuels in Virginia has now shifted back to the State Corporation Commission, and as usual only one side has fielded an army and brought heavy weapons to the battlefield.  Those who might … Continue reading →

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Why Dominion is Calm in Wind Energy Storm

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

With growing turmoil in the offshore wind industry finally being reported, it would be nice to turn the clock back a year and revisit the State Corporation Commission’s failed 2022 effort to impose a real performance standard on Dominion Energy Virginia’s … Continue reading →

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