Category Archives: Energy

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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In Final Week, Uncertainty Clouds Energy Bills

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

With adjournment less than a week away, the 2023 General Assembly is a mixed bag for electricity consumers, with the Assembly seeming to release control to regulators in some areas but continuing to assert its tight control in others. Dominion … Continue reading →

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Is Virginia Ready for Mandated Electric Vehicles?

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Christian Braunlich

In all of Virginia, Northern Virginia – with its urbanizing and wealthy population — is the place where electric vehicles are most likely to be popular. But will a population demanding choices support having no choice?  That’s the requirement of a law passed … Continue reading →

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Youngkin Thwarts Dominion Push for Higher Profit

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

A Virginia House of Delegates committee has rebuffed Dominion Energy Virginia’s bid to change the rules on how much profit it can earn, setting up a confrontation with the utility and its allies in the Virginia Senate.  Governor Glenn Youngkin … Continue reading →

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