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 […]
Virginia Energy Regulatory Update (November 2019)
Please see our summary below of key energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during November, 2019. During the last month, the SCC approved Dominion Energy Virginia’s (“Dominion”) request to enter into a new solar […]
Virginia Energy Regulatory Update (October 2019)
Please see our summary below of key energy regulatory activity at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) during October, 2019. During the last month, the SCC approved a new renewable energy certificate tariff for Dominion Energy; established a […]
Governor Northam appoints Will Reisinger to Virginia Clean Energy Advisory Board
On October 25, Governor Northam announced appointments to Virginia’s inaugural Clean Energy Advisory Board. Will Reisinger was one of seven individuals appointed to the Board. The Clean Energy Advisory Board is the result of 2019 legislation (HB 2741) sponsored by […]
Virginia Energy Regulatory Update (September 2019)
September saw significant energy regulatory activity at Virginia’s public utility commission, the State Corporation Commission. During the last month, the SCC issued key decisions affecting customer choice and Virginia’s competitive market for clean energy; approved a time-of-use tariff for electric […]
Loudoun County, Virginia, issues RFP for solar energy
On Friday, August 23, Loudoun County Public Schools (“LCPS”) issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for solar energy to power 14 of its elementary schools. LCPS would purchase the electricity generated from onsite solar facilities through a power purchase agreement […]
Virginia Commission indicates support for third-party solar in IRP order
On June 27, 2019, the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) entered a final order approving Dominion Energy Virginia’s 2018 Integrated Resource Plan. The SCC found that Dominion’s IRP “meets the minimum legal and regulatory requirements” of the Code […]
SCC sets hearing schedule for review of Dominion Energy’s 100% renewable energy tariff
On June 20, the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) established a procedural schedule for the review of Dominion’s 100% renewable energy proposal, Rider TRG (SCC Case No. PUR-2019-00094.) Rider TRG, if approved, would be a voluntary option for […]
Virginia municipal and cooperative utilities issue RFP for solar + storage and stand-alone storage resources
On May 31, the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (“CVEC”), the City of Danville, and the City of Martinsville issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for solar, solar + storage, and stand-alone storage resources. CVEC is requesting 10 MW (AC) of […]