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 […]
The 37th National Regulatory Conference focuses on advanced energy and decarbonization
RECs, ZECs, RGGI, and MOPR… the energy acronyms were flying at last week’s National Regulatory Conference in Williamsburg! We were pleased to play a role in this year’s conference, which has become a must-attend event for energy practitioners in Virginia […]
Appalachian Power files 2019 Integrated Resource Plan
On May 1, 2019, Appalachian Power Company (“APCo”) filed its first Integrated Resource Plan (“IRP”) since the enactment of Virginia’s Grid Transformation and Security Act, 2018 Senate Bill 966 (the “GTSA”). The GTSA required Dominion Energy Virginia and APCo to […]
Virginia SCC considers Dominion environmental rider filing
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (“SCC”) is currently considering an environmental rate adjustment clause (“RAC”) filed by Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”). Dominion seeks to recover approximately $302 million associated with environmental upgrades made at three of its coal-fired power stations. […]
Announcing the ReisingerGooch Law Firm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: William T. Reisinger (804) 223-6391 Matthew L. Gooch (804) 523-0737 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Former government attorneys form new environmental and energy law practice RICHMOND, Va., May 1, 2019 – Today two former government attorneys, William T. […]
Appalachian Power to File IRP on May 1
On May 1, Appalachian Power Company (“APCo”) will file its 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (“IRP”) with the State Corporation Commission. The May 1 filing for APCo is a result of the Grid Transformation and Security Act, SB 966 (2018) (the “GTSA”), which […]