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Bipartisan Push to Provide More Oversight of Utility Bills
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 20, 2020
A bipartisan push to take back authority over Virginia’s utilities – including Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power – is making its way through the legislature. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
Environmental Groups Warn of Coal Ash Health Risk at Conservation Area
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 15, 2018
It could cost billions to recycle toxic coal ash currently sitting in lagoons across Virginia. That’s according to a report Dominion Energy gave to lawmakers this week. At the same time, two environmental groups now say coal ash ponds in Chesterfield could pose a risk to human health. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia Gov. Proposes Cap and Trade Program, Praised for “Standing Up to Trump”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 19, 2017
National Governors Association Chairman Terry McAuliffe speaks during the opening session of the NGA’s Winter Meeting in Washington. (Credit: AP Photo / Cliff Owen)
As the federal government looks to roll back the Clean Power Plan, Virginia’s Governor is stepping in. Terry McAuliffe says the state will plow forward on its own to lower pollution, and combat climate change. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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