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May 12, 2024

Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA)

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Youngkin Taps Trump’s Former EPA Chief to Head Virginia DNR
Andrew Wheeler, the former coal industry lobbyist who led EPA under President Trump, is now slated to head Virginia’s Department of Environmental Resources.
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Dominion’s Solar and Onshore Wind Plans Draw Heat
Dominion Energy’s proposal to develop new solar and energy storage resources faced harsh criticism in hearings before the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
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Stark Choice for Va. Regulators on Shared-solar ‘Minimum Bill’
Dominion Energy's plan to charge shared-solar subscribers a "minimal bill" of at least $75/month could kill the program, Virginia regulators were told.
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Virginia Clean Economy Act Appears Safe for Now
Virginia’s landmark Clean Economy Act is unlikely to face major changes soon despite Republicans’ electoral victories, speakers told an Infocast conference.
Dominion’s OSW Project to Cost $9.8B, up from $8B
Dominion Energy said the cost of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has increased by more than 20% to $9.8 billion.
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GOP Wins in Va. Raise Questions About State’s Climate Policy
Republican gains in Virginia's elections raise questions about the state’s commitment to reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050.
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Virginia Replacing Diesel School Buses with Low-Carbon Vehicles
Virginia will replace 83 diesel school buses with zero- or low-carbon vehicles, which will reduce the state’s GHG emissions by about 10,000 tons per year.
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Wind and Solar to Make up Half of Virginia Electricity by 2040
Virginia researchers' report on a new computer model shows that the state is on track to zero out its carbon emissions by 2050 and meet targets set by the VCEA.
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Report: Dominion Must Ramp up Energy Efficiency Under VCEA
A report found that Dominion can meet the VCEA’s 1.25% energy savings target for 2022, but the utility admitted it's unlikely to meet the 5% target for 2025. 
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Dominion Criticized for ‘Slow Walking’ Demand Side Management
Dominion Energy admitted it is likely to fall short of Virginia's energy savings requirements, while environmental groups urged more aggressive measures.

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