September 29, 2024

Virginia State Corporation Commission (VA SCC)

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dominion’s Solar and Onshore Wind Plans Draw Heat
Dominion Energy’s proposal to develop new solar and energy storage resources faced harsh criticism in hearings before the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
Youngkin for Governor
Youngkin Vows to Pull Va. from RGGI
Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin vowed to pull Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, but supporters said he doesn’t have the power to do so.
BARC Electric Cooperative
Stark Choice for Va. Regulators on Shared-solar ‘Minimum Bill’
Dominion Energy's plan to charge shared-solar subscribers a "minimal bill" of at least $75/month could kill the program, Virginia regulators were told.
Dominion’s OSW Project to Cost $9.8B, up from $8B
Dominion Energy said the cost of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has increased by more than 20% to $9.8 billion.
Youngkin for Governor
GOP Wins in Va. Raise Questions About State’s Climate Policy
Republican gains in Virginia's elections raise questions about the state’s commitment to reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050.
Resources for the Future
Wind and Solar to Make up Half of Virginia Electricity by 2040
Virginia researchers' report on a new computer model shows that the state is on track to zero out its carbon emissions by 2050 and meet targets set by the VCEA.
Energy Futures Group
Report: Dominion Must Ramp up Energy Efficiency Under VCEA
A report found that Dominion can meet the VCEA’s 1.25% energy savings target for 2022, but the utility admitted it's unlikely to meet the 5% target for 2025. 
U.S. National Archives
Sparks Fly at Virginia SCC Hearing on Appalachian Power’s Coal Plants
The Sierra Club urged the Virginia SCC to reject APCo’s bid for $31.6 million in environmental costs for two coal-fired plants, saying they should be retired.
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Dominion Criticized for ‘Slow Walking’ Demand Side Management
Dominion Energy admitted it is likely to fall short of Virginia's energy savings requirements, while environmental groups urged more aggressive measures.
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Virginia SCC Gives IOUs a Pass on RPS Plans — for Now
The Virginia State Corporation Commission on April 30 gave Dominion Energy the go-ahead to spend $10.4 million to build three solar projects totaling 82 MW.

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