Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed into law April 6 a new law that would protect ratepayers from being charge for the cost of unneeded infrastructure, such as natural gas pipelines, based upon a determination by the State Corporation Commission. HB
Pandemic Continues to Impact Fossil Fuel and Other Energy Markets
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the national and international economy has been particularly sharp on energy markets. The economic slowdown has meant less demand for all forms of energy, exacerbating an already over-supplied oil and gas market, driving prices to
Troubled 600-mile pipeline’s need under scrutiny again
Card – The Recorder – 4/16/20
FERC has a big pipeline problem
Card – Virginia Mercury – 4/10/20
New Virginia law could be Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s greatest barrier yet
Card – Energy News Network – 4/13/20
Virginia becomes the first Southern state with a goal of carbon-free energy
Card – The Washington Post – 4/13/20 Related: Inside Clean Energy: With a Pen Stroke, New Law Launches Virginia Into Landmark Clean Energy Transition
Social cost of carbon could further sway Virginia from fossil fuel power plants
Card – Energy News Network – 4/10/20
Community Fights Construction of Mountain Valley Pipeline
Card – Pulitzer Center – 4/13/20
Virginia High Court Hears Trespass Case Against Pipeline Firm
Card – Courthouse News Service – 4/15/20
Blacksburg High School students place in national C-SPAN documentary competition
Card – WFXR – 4/12/20