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Lt. Gov. Candidate Flips on Dominion Donation Pledge
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 2, 2021
In recent years, many Democrats have started taking a pledge to resist money from one particular controversial source. Now, that is becoming an issue in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor. Michael Pope reports.
Regulators: Dominion’s Profits $277 Million Too High
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 29, 2019
Virginia’s largest electric utility earned $277 million more in profits last year than what regulators say is reasonable and its customers could see huge bill increases in coming years, state regulators said Thursday in a new report. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
Northam Announces Coal Ash Clean Up Agreement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2019
Virginia’s governor and a bipartisan group of lawmakers are announcing plans to require the state’s largest electric utility to excavate and clean up unlined coal ash pits. Michael Pope has details.
New Democrats Say They Want to Rein in Dominion
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 14, 2019
As winter weather sets in, you may be looking at higher energy bills. But some state lawmakers say rates from Dominion are higher than they should be. Mallory Noe-Payne has more from the Capitol.
Herring Joins Other Virginia Lawmakers in Refusal of Dominion Money
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 19, 2018
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring says he won’t take campaign contributions from the state’s largest utility, Dominion Energy. (Credit: MDFriendofHilary / Wikimedia Commons / Creative Commons)
The influence of corporate money has long been a staple of American politics. But now a new political trend is emerging in Virginia to resist campaign contributions from major corporations. Michael Pope reports.
Offshore Wind Project Could Spark Significant Change for Virginia’s Energy Profile
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 7, 2018
Credit: m.prinke / Flickr
What’s the future of energy generation in Virginia? Some recent developments could be a turning point. Michael Pope reports.
Lawmakers Debate Legislation to Remove Utility Rate Freeze
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 15, 2018
Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roaonke) is sponsoring a bill that would lift a utility rate freeze in Virginia — something he calls “the most corrupt utility law ever passed in Virginia history.” (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
Lawmakers are talking energy regulation, although they’re not agreeing on much. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
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