Energy

Across Virginia, most customer saw increases last year. Appalachian Power customers were hit with not just one, but two rate increases, which also collided with a brutal cold spell in December.

During their brief period in power at the General Assembly, Democrats were able to push through a major environmental law called the Clean Economy Act. Now, Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin wants to reconsider that legislation, potentially pulling back on the goal of ditching fossil fuels.

House Majority Leader Terry Kilgore has a bill that would prohibit local governments from denying building permits because the developer wants to use natural gas.

When it comes to clean energy, Virginia cities and counties have a big problem – a state rule that prevents them from crafting policies to promote solar…

As cities and states look for ways to provide more affordable housing, a non-profit in Charlottesville warns that energy costs must also be considered.…

A bipartisan push to take back authority over Virginia’s largest utility, Dominion Energy, is making its way through the legislature. Lawmakers are…

An unlikely coalition of conservative and progressive grassroots groups announced an effort today to take on Dominion Energy, along with Virginia’s entire…

In our region, the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline has aroused controversy. So has another proposed natural gas line through Southwestern Virginia. A new…

On Wednesday, Dominion will hold its annual meeting, and some observers expect fireworks, as activist shareholders propose changes in the way the company…

This week, a delegation from England is touring Virginia and North Carolina, learning more about wood from area forests being used to fuel power plants in…