On October 9, Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”) published a request for proposals (“RFP”) seeking up to 80 MW of distributed solar resources in its Virginia service territory. The RFP defines “distributed solar” as facilities 3 MW (AC) or less in […]

Below is our summary of notable energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during September, 2020. During the last month, among other activity, the SCC continued its efforts to implement the renewable energy and energy […]

Below is our summary of notable energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during August, 2020. During the last month, among other activity, the SCC continued its efforts to implement the renewable energy and energy […]

Please see our summary below of notable energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during July, 2020. During the last month, among other activity, renewable energy advocates and utilities filed comments in several proceedings related […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 29, 2020 Recent efforts of a Richmond-based energy law firm have helped six Virginia homeowners install rooftop solar at residences within homeowners’ associations (HOAs).  In each case, the homeowner’s request had been originally denied by the […]

Dominion and Appalachian must make RPS filings by November 2 On July 10, the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“Commission” or “SCC”) opened two new dockets to evaluate Dominion Energy’s (“Dominion”) and Appalachian Power’s (“APCo”) plans to comply with the mandatory […]

Please see our summary below of notable energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during June, 2020. During the last month, among other activity, the SCC entered several orders regarding the implementation of the Virginia […]

On June 29, 2020, the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) established a new energy storage rulemaking proceeding for the purpose of implementing the requirements of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (“VCEA”). The VCEA, 2020 House Bill 1526, requires […]

***PRESS RELEASE***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2020 An updated educational report prepared by Richmond energy law firm ReisingerGooch PLC and Charlottesville-based nonprofit the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP), explains how a new Virginia law has significantly expanded the rights of homeowners […]

Please see our summary below of notable energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during May, 2020. During the last month, among other activity, the SCC entered several orders related to the COVID-19 health emergency; […]