solar
Virginia agency aims to make solar ‘faster, easier and more affordable’
The state’s Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy has launched a technical assistance program for solar projects.
Southeast
Duke Energy
N.C. regulators: no public hearing on Duke Energy solar rebate problems
Officials will gather written comments instead on the utility’s proposal to avoid technical glitches in the future.
Virginia
New Virginia law could be Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s greatest barrier yet
HB 167 requires state regulators to consider whether pipeline capacity is needed for reliability before approving projects.
Virginia
Social cost of carbon could further sway Virginia from fossil fuel power plants
The Virginia Clean Economy Act will force state regulators to factor in indirect costs associated with carbon emissions.
transportation
Transportation and Climate Initiative moves ahead amid pandemic uncertainty
It’s unclear if falling gas prices will make the agreement an easier political sell since unemployment is also surging.
Virginia
Virginia bill will put more pressure on Dominion Energy to justify cost recovery
House Bill 528, now awaiting the governor’s signature, offers state regulators more authority over monopoly utilities.