Category Archives: Energy

Repeal of VCEA, RGGI, EV Mandates Pass House, Face Hostile Senate

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

Virginia’s House of Delegates Republicans have passed a series of bills retreating from Virginia’s rush toward a fossil-fuel free future, but they were party-line votes and Democrats in the Virginia Senate, who hold a majority on that side, may promptly … Continue reading →

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Energy Reform Agenda Inspires Multiple Pending Bills

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

The highest priority on a Virginia energy reform agenda proposed a few weeks ago was restoring State Corporation Commission oversight over decisions on massive renewable energy investments.  Under current law, the General Assembly has basically dictated billions of dollars in … Continue reading →

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A Change in Wind Direction on Virginia Energy Policy?

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

“The Department of Energy, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Quality, shall analyze the life cycle of renewable energy facilities, including solar, wind, and battery storage components. The analysis shall assess the (i) feasibility, costs, recycling and salvage opportunities, … Continue reading →

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A Regulatory Path to Repeal the RGGI Carbon Tax

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) will proceed to remove Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative carbon tax compact by the same route Virginia entered it:  He will push to repeal the underlying regulation. As with much else in his promised … Continue reading →

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Time To Reform Virginia’s Energy Policies

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Stephen D. Haner

Dominion Energy Virginia’s November announcement that its proposed offshore wind project has jumped almost 25% in cost to $10 billion, with years to go before construction even starts, has put Virginia’s energy policy and its response to claims of climate … Continue reading →

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