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Virginia Governor Signs Dominion-Backed Bills. All Eyes on Regulators Now.

Legislation includes profit recovery provisions for the energy company, increased State Corporation Commission authority.

By Charles Paullin

Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks in the chamber of the Supreme Court of Virginia on March 2 in Richmond. Credit: Mike Kropf-Pool/Getty Images
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers remarks on Feb. 24 in Williamsburg. Credit: Mike Kropf/Getty Images

Virginia Legislature Bucks Governor’s Amendments to Dominion-Backed Bill

By Charles Paullin

Virginia House Speaker Don Scott (left) and Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas speak with reporters on Wednesday. Credit: Charles Paullin/Inside Climate News

Data Center Tax Exemption Changes Still Holding Up Virginia Budget

By Charles Paullin

A vehicle is filled with gasoline at an Exxon station on April 1 in Arlington, Va., where prices exceed $4 per gallon. Credit: Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images

Virginia Republicans Want Tax Relief to Ease Gas Costs. There’s Also Electric Vehicles.

By Charles Paullin

Democrat Abigail Spanberger speaks on Tuesday after being declared the winner of the Virginia gubernatorial race against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. Credit: Charles Paullin/Inside Climate News

With a Lock on State Government Control, Virginia Democrats Now Face Difficult Decisions on Data Centers and Renewable Energy

By Charles Paullin

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill (center-left) celebrates her election night win during a watch party at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel on Tuesday. Credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images

Green Groups’ Election Takeaway: Focus on Trump Energy Agenda Costs

By Marianne Lavelle

Democrat Abigail Spanberger (left) challenges Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the race for Virginia governor. Credit: Win McNamee and Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

In Virginia, Voters Head to the Polls Hot Over Data Centers, Solar Facilities and Rising Electric Bills

By Charles Paullin

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University on July 15 in Pittsburgh. Credit: Jeff Swensen/Getty Images

Four Governors Whose States Rely on PJM Want Data Centers to Guarantee Their Own Power

By Rambo Talabong

Ruth Porat, Google and Alphabet president and chief investment officer, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin shake hands at a company announcement on Wednesday. Credit: Charles Paullin/Inside Climate News

Google Expands Data Center Investment in Virginia, Doesn’t Share Site Specifics

By Charles Paullin

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger speaks to supporters during a rally on June 16 in Henrico County, Va. Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images

Virginia’s Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Embraces Renewables, Natural Gas and Community Planning for Data Centers

By Charles Paullin

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks at the 2025 Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner on July 17 in Des Moines, Iowa. Credit: KC McGinnis/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Nine Governors Write to Regional Grid Operator PJM, Expressing Frustration Over Governance and Interconnection Delays

By Charles Paullin

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin takes questions after announcing regulation cuts last week. Credit: Charles Paullin/Inside Climate News

Virginia Governor Boosts Artificial Intelligence to Fill Jobs, Cut Regulations

By Charles Paullin

A building with a taller section on the left and a shorter section on the right, with a Metro train in the foreground.

National Science Foundation to Leave Virginia Headquarters as HUD Moves Out of DC

By Charles Paullin

A woman walks through high tide floodwaters on Aug. 9, 2024, in Alexandria, Va. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Virginia Vulnerable to Trump’s Proposed Cuts in Emergency Management and Disaster Relief

By Charles Paullin

The Virginia House of Delegates gather during the reconvene session on April 2. Credit: Charles Paullin/Inside Climate News

Youngkin Vetoes Clean Energy Bills That Garnered Support From Dominion, Environmental Groups

By Charles Paullin

An aerial view of a solar farm in Disputanta, Va. Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Localities, Rural Lawmakers Win in Halting Solar Siting Reform in Virginia

By Charles Paullin

Solar panels are installed on the roof of a church in Alexandria, Va. Credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

Bills Increasing Small-Scale Solar Requirements in Virginia Awaiting Action by Youngkin

By Charles Paullin

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin gives a speech on Feb. 24 in McLean, Va. Credit: Valerie Plesch/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Virginia Judge Pauses State’s Return To RGGI During Youngkin’s Appeal

By Charles Paullin

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin addresses the General Assembly during his State of the Commonwealth speech on Jan. 13. Credit: John C. Clark/The Washington Post via Getty Images

In Virginia, Democratic Lawmakers Clash With Youngkin Over RGGI Membership, Flood Relief

By Charles Paullin

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