Virginia
Virginia lawmakers clear path for electric co-ops to expand solar
The legislation lifts a net metering cap for cooperatives and allows their customers to install larger solar projects.
transportation
Amazon could keep Virginia happy by backing transportation upgrades
Advocates are already pressing the online giant to help fund bicycle and pedestrian projects in Arlington County.
transportation
Virginia transportation budget offers chance to lead on reducing emissions
More transit and less road widening could set the bar for regional climate change coalition, advocates say.
Virginia
After uphill climb, Virginia bill to phase out fossil fuels by 2050 fails
House Bill 1635 would have boosted the state’s renewable mandate to 30 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050.
Despite climate push, slim chances for Virginia bill to track emissions
A bill that could boost Virginia’s efforts to participate in broader climate initiatives will get a hearing this week, but observers say it is unlikely to advance in a Republican-controlled state legislature.