Since Gov. Northam signed the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) in 2020, the commonwealth is beginning to meet the enormous challenges posed by the climate crisis.
Gina Ciarcia stepped into the race for Virginia's 2nd House District at a time when two other women vying for the seat are embroiled in a bitter primary battle.
Virginia residents who want to do right by the planet are confronted with a bewildering array of renewable energy and “green power” options. Unfortunately, few of these programs actually deliver renewable energy. People who want the gold.
Appalachian Power last Wednesday issued two requests for proposals (RFPs) to help the company comply with provisions of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA). Under the VCEA, Appalachian Power must meet annual interim requirements as it works toward 100 percent carbon-free energy in its Virginia service territory by 2050. In one of the RFPs, the company seeks bids for up to
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved an application by Dominion Energy's Virginia subsidiary for a 20-year extension to the operating licences of the twin-unit Surry nuclear power plant. This will enable the two pressurised water reactors to operate until 2052 and 2053, respectively.