A federal district judge in Montana on April 15 ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated the law when it approved National Permit 12 (NWP12) to permit the Keystone XL Pipeline to cross streams and rivers under the
Gov. Northam Signs Utility Consumer Bill, Shale Industry Balks
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