Affordability Should Be the Standard
In a recent post by the Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL) said “the proposed NextEra-Dominion merger has quickly become a debate over size, scale and shareholder…
News Stories: Virginia
August 19, 2026
August 5, 2026
State Commission Requires Data Centers to Pay Interconnection Facilities Costs
On July 31, 2026 the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) entered an final order directing large load customers including data centers in Dominion’s service…
July 7, 2026
Reminder – 22 New Virginia Laws Effective July 1, 2026
HB891 – Siting of battery energy storage projects; commercial solar photovoltaic generation facilities. This new law among other things prohibits a host locality…
July 6, 2026
Reminder – Virginia Renewable Law Now Effective
As reported previously, among other things, HB369 bill replaces the term “accelerated renewable energy buyer” with “accelerated clean energy buyer” and allow such buyers…
June 5, 2026
New Energy Laws to Follow
On May 21, 2026 Delaware Gov. Meyer signs HB 269 mandating adoption of IREC interconnection procedures. The law becomes effective upon date of signature. This bill…
May 18, 2026
Commission Approves Net Metering Plan in Virginia
On April 30, 2026, the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) issued an order regarding Virginia Electric and Power Company’s (Dominion) net energy metering reform…
May 6, 2026
Virginia Governor Signs Key Energy Legislation
At the end of the legislative session, Virginia Governor signed several pieces of energy legislation into law. These energy-related bills will be effective July 1, 2026,…
April 24, 2026
New Solar Permitting Law Approved
HB711 was approved by the Governor on April 22, 2026. This bill is effective July 1, 2026. As amended on January 30, 2026 this bill deals with local permitting of…
New Law Approved Requiring Utilities to Conduct Interconnection Capacity Assessment
HB1065 was approved by Governor on April 22, 2026. This bill is identical to SB 508. This bill is effective July 1, 2026. This bill among other things: Directs…
Virginia RPS Bill Signed by Governor
As amended HB892 was signed into law by Gov. Spanberger on April 22, 2026. This new law goes into effect July 1, 2026. This bill as amended on March 10, 2026 the new law…
