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BlackRock consortium to purchase AES for $10.7B
Arlington power company AES is set to be purchased by a BlackRock-led consortium and go private by early 2027.
Manufacturing-heavy Southwest Virginia captures new industries
Southwest Virginia sees major investments in manufacturing, indoor agriculture, and energy projects, boosting jobs and regional economic development in 2025.
Hampton Roads leverages regional economic assets
Hampton Roads drives growth with $1.5 billion in investments across defense, energy, aerospace, and logistics sectors in 2025, boosting jobs and infrastructure.
AES signs 20-year power supply deal with Google
AES signed a 20-year agreement to supply power to Google's planned data center in Wilbarger County, Texas.
Dominion’s offshore wind price tag rises to $11.5B
Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project off Virginia Beach's coast increased from $11.2 billion to $11.5 billion.
2026 Virginia General Assembly preview: Dems contend with tricky budget
With Abigail Spanberger set to become governor, Virginia Democrats enter the 2026 General Assembly session with control of state government and major budgetary challenges.
Georgia regulators approve huge electric generation increase for data centers
Georgia regulators approved a $16.3 billion Georgia Power expansion to supply electricity to data centers, a move critics say could leave customers paying higher bills if demand projections fail.
Virginia SCC approves Dominion gas plant in Chesterfield
Dominion Energy's $1.47 billion natural gas power plant in Chesterfield County received the Virginia State Corporation Commission's approval Tuesday, despite opposition from neighbors and environmental groups.
Mecklenburg Electric Coop wrestles with data center energy demand
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative petitions state to increase rates for large-load consumers, to cover their increased infrastructure costs
Dominion plans more natural gas, solar in 20-year forecast
Virginia's future could hold more solar and natural gas power generation, according to an integrated resource plan filed by Dominion Energy this month.
