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 […]
Energy attorneys: Virginia solar legislation strengthens homeowner rights, limits ability of HOAs to block rooftop solar installations
***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 […]
Virginia Energy Regulatory Update (May 2020)
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; […]
Virginia Energy Regulatory Update (April 2020)
Please see our summary below of notable energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during April, 2020. During the last month, among other activity, the SCC entered several orders related to the COVID-19 health emergency, […]
Dominion Energy files first long-term plan since passage of Virginia Clean Economy Act
On May 1, Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”) filed its first Integrated Resource Plan (“IRP”) since the enactment of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (“VCEA”), 2020 SB 851. The law requires Virginia’s two largest electric utilities, Dominion and Appalachian Power Company […]
Virginia Energy Regulatory Update (March 2020)
Please see our summary below of notable energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during March, 2020. During the last month, among other activity, the SCC entered several orders related to the COVID-19 health emergency, […]
Virginia Energy Regulatory Update (February 2020)
Please see our summary below of notable energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during February, 2020. During the last month, among other activity, Dominion Energy (“Dominion”) requested a reduction to its fuel recovery rider […]
Virginia Energy Regulatory Update (January 2020)
Please see our summary below of notable energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during January, 2020. During the last month, among other activity, the SCC held hearings regarding a major rate increase request by […]
Virginia Energy Regulatory Update (December 2019)
Please see our summary below of notable energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during December, 2019. During the last month, among other activity, the SCC Staff filed objections to a major rate increase request […]
Virginia Energy Advocates Launch New Rooftop Solar Legal Initiative
For immediate release: Dec. 17, 2019 Virginia Energy Advocates Launch New Rooftop Solar Legal Initiative Effort Connects Attorneys with Homeowners Battling HOAs over Solar Panels A Virginia nonprofit group and a Virginia law firm today announced a campaign to help […]