Category Archives: Government Reform

How Broken is Virginia’s Energy Regulatory System?

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

Let Us Count the Ways How badly broken is Virginia’s energy regulatory system? One recent State Corporation Commission decision on Dominion Energy Virginia’s proposed next wave of solar projects illustrates several of the problems. The projects are unimportant, routine. What matters are the policy failures … Continue reading →

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Youngkin Energy Reforms Killed Without Votes

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proposal to ensure that any future wave of wind turbines built off Virginia must follow a real competitive bid process ended up dead as a beached whale. The General Assembly didn’t just kill his proposed amendment during … 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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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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Will RGGI Tax Return to Your Dominion Bill?

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

The on again, off again, direct tax on your Dominion Energy Virginia bills to pay for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) may be on again.  If you feel like you are watching a shell game and just cannot find … Continue reading →

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