Category Archives: Energy

Government Makes Gulf Oil Disaster Even Worse

The ban on offshore drilling only makes things worse. Continue reading

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Virginia Needs a 21st Century Energy Plan-NOW

Virginia is at a crossroad. Either we decide to plan for the next 50 years now or we face energy shortages in the future. If we wish to maintain our robust business climate we must have a consistent, high quality supply of electricity and transportation fuels. Continue reading

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Virginia Energy Policy: Electricity Production & the Coal Option

Without question, coal is an important resource to Virginia and to make changes in production and use will require a well thought out energy plan and a large capital outlay. Continue reading

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Virginia Energy Policy: Electricity Production & the Renewables Option

While the potential exists, if renewable sources are to provide energy in Virginia they have a lot of growing up to do. Questions surrounding commercial viability, cost and integration make it unlikely that they are a near term option. Continue reading

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Virginia Energy Policy: 21st Century Electricity Production & Generation IV Nuclear Reactors

If Virginia wants to continue to be the number one business friendly state we need to plan for and implement a strategic energy plan. A daunting task if not for the potential of Generation IV nuclear reactors. Continue reading

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