Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D, has proposed a six-year rate freeze as part of a suite of conditions she says state regulators should impose if they approve a proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy that could create the largest regulated electric utility in the world.
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Trump Administration Asks To Reconsider Ocean City Offshore Wind Permit
WTOP News
Months after first threatening to do so, the Trump administration has officially filed a request to reconsider the construction permit it issued to an offshore wind project proposed off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.
Cracks Apparent In Chesapeake Bay Region’s Glass Recycling Efforts
The Bay Journal
A glass bottle or jar can be theoretically recycled an infinite number of times without degrading in quality. Recycled glass also uses less energy to create new products, results in lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduces demand for raw materials.
Data Center Moratorium Bills Stack Up Ahead Of Virginia Legislative Session In January
Henrico Citizen
Come January, state lawmakers will debate a slate of bills that would halt data center development, including one by Sen. Russett Perry, D-Loudoun, which recommends a three -year moratorium on building the high-powered digital warehouses.
Maryland Department Of The Environment, Maryland Clean Energy Center Partner To Provide Financing Tools For Building Owners To Invest In Decarbonization
The Baynet
The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced a partnership with the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) to make it easier to finance projects that can lower energy and operating costs, reduce pollution, and strengthen Maryland communities.
National and International News
Balcony Solar Bill Introduced In Congress For The First Time
Canary Media
On Monday, U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, introduced the first federal bill aimed at legalizing solar panels that simply plug into an outlet. The legislation would require all state public utility commissions to consider rules that would enable Americans to access this DIY clean energy tech, and would create a program to help lower-income households afford the systems.
Energy Department Announces New Investments To Strengthen America’s Power Grid And Lower Electricity Costs
Energy.gov
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced approximately $967 million in additional funding through its Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant program to modernize critical energy infrastructure, lower electricity costs and strengthen America’s power grid. The funding will support locally driven projects across states, territories, and tribes to upgrade critical infrastructure, prevent power disruptions, and meet growing electricity demand while helping lower costs for American families and businesses.
After A Decade Of Efforts To Regulate Methane, The Trump Administration Promises New Rules
Inside Climate News
In the Permian Basin of West Texas, methane gas billows from oil wells. It blasts out of pressure valves on pipelines, wafts from sprawling gas processing plants and rises up in plumes when companies air out systems during routine maintenance in the nation’s largest oilfield.
What Google’s Virtual Power Plant In PJM Says About The Race For Electricity
Utility Dive
An agreement by Google to fund a 100-MW virtual power plant in the nation’s biggest regional market signals the emergence of distributed capacity as a valuable resource amid tightening power supplies, industry sources say.
US EV Sales Are Rising Again. Here’s Why The Recovery Is Set To Last.
Canary Media
Despite President Donald Trump’s pledge to refrain from striking Iran before next month’s midterm elections, oil markets are still roiling. The average price for a gallon of gasoline across the country has been stuck at over $4 for months now, making it considerably cheaper to drive an EV than a gas-powered car, even if you only charge up at pricey public stations.