The Issues

Energy Freedom

Under RGGI, Virginia Releases More CO2, Not Less

Since Virginia joined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) compact at the start of 2021, according to data reported by the U.S. Energy Information Agency, the amount of carbon dioxide...

Stephen D. Haner
March 14, 2023

Energy Wars Stalemate Hinders Reforms

What the 2023 General Assembly didn’t pass is also an important Virginia energy policy story, starting with failure on its part to fill the two open seats on the crucial State Corporation...

Stephen D. Haner
February 28, 2023

SCC Oversight Returned, But Lower Electric Bills Unlikely

The final version of a regulatory revision for Dominion Energy Virginia restores State Corporation Commission authority over the utility’s profit margin and rates, a major goal for Governor Glenn Youngkin (R). It...

Stephen D. Haner
February 26, 2023

In Final Week, Uncertainty Clouds Energy Bills

With adjournment less than a week away, the 2023 General Assembly is a mixed bag for electricity consumers, with the Assembly seeming to release control to regulators in some areas...

Stephen D. Haner
February 20, 2023

Is Virginia Ready for Mandated Electric Vehicles?

In all of Virginia, Northern Virginia – with its urbanizing and wealthy population — is the place where electric vehicles are most likely to be popular. But will a population...

Christian Braunlich
February 6, 2023

Youngkin Thwarts Dominion Push for Higher Profit

A Virginia House of Delegates committee has rebuffed Dominion Energy Virginia’s bid to change the rules on how much profit it can earn, setting up a confrontation with the utility...

Jefferson Forum
February 4, 2023

Will RGGI Tax Return to Your Dominion Bill?

The on again, off again, direct tax on your Dominion Energy Virginia bills to pay for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) may be on again. If you feel like...

Stephen D. Haner
February 1, 2023

What Will an Unnamed Partner Mean for Dominion Customers?

Without fanfare and without awakening the drowsy Capitol press corps, Dominion Energy Virginia dropped in legislation last week to set up a partnership on its most massive capital investment, the Coastal Virginia...

Jefferson Forum
January 23, 2023

House Bill Seeks to Preserve Your Right to Natural Gas

Would Prevent Natural Gas Bans Legislation to enshrine the right to use natural gas and propane in Virginia law, a repeat of a failed effort from 2022, cleared a House...

Stephen D. Haner
January 18, 2023

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