politics
Virginia House passes bill that would let customers shop for renewable power
The proposal, which passed Friday on a bipartisan 67-32 vote, would allow renewable energy firms to compete with utilities to supply customers with clean power.
grid modernization
In Virginia, utility smart grid projects could help fill rural broadband gaps
Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power are each pursuing pilot projects in which high-speed fiber connections are shared with local internet service providers.
Virginia
Appalachian schools seek solar reforms as region renegotiates utility contract
Schools and governments in Southwest Virginia want solar policy to match new state law.
Virginia
Stalled utility contract means some in Virginia miss out on solar expansion
A 2016 agreement between Appalachian Power and local municipalities supersedes the state’s new solar law.
Virginia
Virginia bills would let utility customers shop around for renewable energy
Independent energy suppliers would be allowed to compete head-to-head with monopoly utilities under the proposals.