A new report found Dominion Energy s Integrated Resource Plan does not align with Virginia s climate goals. Dominion wants to keep using gas and coal-fired power plants, citing data center expansion in Northern Virginia but the Virginia Clean Economy Act mandated Dominion to use 100% renewable electricity by 2045. Dominion s plan does meet Gov. .
Both western and eastern sections of South Dakota are busy with construction projects, and union leaders hope more young people interested in the trades take notice. This coming Monday, National Apprenticeship Week kicks off. John Mahan, assistant director of organizing for the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, said the time is right for South Dakotans to explore such opportunities. .
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The Iowa Utilities Board is taking public input this week on a proposed rate hike by one of the state s biggest gas and electric service providers. Advocates for lower-income Iowans and seniors are pushing back. Alliant Energy is proposing to increase natural gas and electric rates by nearly $300 million over the next two years, with a 13% hike in electricity rates and a 5% hike for gas, which would translate to paying $250 more per year for the average residential customer. .
Minnesota just carried out its first election after new voting policies were approved by the Legislature. It was an "off year" for bigger contested races, but civic engagement leaders hope more people are gaining access to the polls. This fall, Minnesota voters were deciding seats for local government and school boards. .