Posts Tagged Dominion Energy
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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From NPR News- Bangladesh Fire Kills At Least 70 People February 21, 2019The blaze swept through several buildings in Dhaka's centuries-old neighborhood of Chawkbazar while many people were asleep.
- How Do You Preserve History On The Moon? February 21, 2019As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing nears, some say the site of the first footprints on the moon should be protected. But historic preservation off our planet is unprecedented.
- Growing Marijuana Industry Struggles To Attract Employees Of Color February 21, 2019Massachusetts wants to give people of color a leg-up in the legal marijuana industry, but is off to a very slow start. Next to no black or Latino candidates have applied for licenses in the state.
- Longtime Trump Friend Under The Microscope For Mideast Ties, Inauguration Role February 21, 2019President Trump's inaugural committee chair is facing scrutiny from a variety of sources. Tom Barrack is a wealthy real estate investor who helped the administration build bridges to Arab leaders.
- Critics Say Border Wall Could Harm Wildlife Corridors And Sensitive Desert Terrain February 21, 2019The wall along the U.S.-Mexico border cuts across sensitive desert and mountainous terrain. But environmental regulations are waived for wall construction, raising concerns about longterm damage.
- Bangladesh Fire Kills At Least 70 People February 21, 2019
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- Labour and Conservatives could see more MP exits February 21, 2019Members of the new Independent Group are hopeful more MPs will join the breakaway from the main parties.
- MP Chris Davies charged over expenses claims February 21, 2019A Welsh Conservative MP is charged in connection with allegations over making false expenses claims.
- Bangladesh fire: Blaze kills dozens in Dhaka historic district February 21, 2019The fire spread quickly in the tightly-packed, centuries-old area of the Bangladeshi capital.
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- Pontins Brean Sands roof collapse 'like bomb going off' February 21, 2019About 100 people were waiting for a game of bingo when the entertainment hall ceiling collapsed.
- Labour and Conservatives could see more MP exits February 21, 2019
