A recent state study found that, left unchecked, the industry’s expansion could triple Virginia’s electricity needs by 2040.

Bill would cap Appalachian Power's rate but for low-cost electricity, Virginia needs renewable energy — not gas plants, ...

With data centers placing an ever-growing strain on the grid, Virginia legislators are introducing measures to ensure ...

A proposed new review board would weigh in on proposals to build solar farms across the state. County officials fear a lack ...

A centerpiece of a bipartisan push to strengthen Virginia’s oversight of data centers failed in a early General Assembly test.

Proposals to regulate energy consumption and increase transparency are facing opposition from industry advocates.

Republicans and Democrats representing communities across Southwest Virginia are supporting legislation which would put a two ...

Without state-level oversight, transparent processes, ratepayer protection and incentives for efficiency, we will be saddled with a policy and legislative regime that serves the data center industry’s ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Legislation to freeze utility rate increase requests from Appalachian Power Company for two years and ...

Mark Christie, who was named this month as chairman of FERC, grew up in coal country and spent 17 years on the Virginia State ...

State Sen. Travis Hackworth, R-Tazewell County, said he is “deeply disappointed” that a bill he proposed in the Virginia ...

Jan. 30—richmond, va. — Legislation which would allow Virginians to choose their own electric providers has stalled in the Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly. Senator Travis Hackworth, R — ...