US EditionVirginia SCC Approves Proposal for Natural Gas Plant in Chesterfield
The 944-megawatt plant will serve peak demand despite opposition from environmental groups citing higher bills and harm to clean-air goals, with nearly 2,000 public comments received.
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Son allegedly abused 95-year-old mother; says Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) – A 70-year-old Phenix City man is back in custody after investigators say he assaulted his 95-year-old mother, marking the second time he has been charged with abusing her, according to Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones. The case began on November 23 around 8:00 a.m., when a citizen flagged down a [...]
SURPRISE! Virginia state regulators ignore law; bow to corporate monopoly Dominion Energy
Yesterday, the Virginia State Corporation Commission gave Dominion a green light to build a new methane gas plant on an existing, closed coal-fired power plant sight adjacent to the James River in ...
‘The SCC has failed’: State approves $1.47 billion Chesterfield gas plant, related rate hikes for Dominion Energy customers
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved Dominion Energy’s highly controversial $1.47 billion natural gas plant, as well as a rate hike for customers meant to help fund sa…
Virginia SCC approves proposal for natural gas plant in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. The State Corporation Commission on Tuesday approved Dominion Energy's request to build a new $1.47 billion methane gas plant in Chesterfield, drawing criticism from environmental groups.The 944-megawatt Energy Reliability Center will start charging customers as early as January. The plant would operate during peak energy demand, such as on extremely hot or cold days, and would be located near the existing power plant on…
“Fundamentally broken and needs urgent repair” - Clean Virginia condemns approval of $8.05B Chesterfield gas plant
Nearly 2,000 comments and testimony from 80 witnesses opposed Dominion’s plan, yet the SCC approved it. Clean Virginia calls for urgent reform of state energy oversight.
SCC approves Chesterfield gas plant and Dominion rate hike, creates new rate class for data centers
Virginia State Corporation Commission members hear testimony concerning Dominion Energy's proposed rate increase and plan to create a new rate class for data centers on September 2, 2025 in Richmond. (Photo by Shannon Heckt/Virginia Mercury)The State Corporation Commission on Tuesday handed Dominion Energy two major approvals, after the board OK’d the controversial Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center as well as the utility’s new rates for cus…
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