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Bingham & Taylor's cast iron foundry in Culpeper. Photo courtesy Bingham & Taylor
Nov 10, 2025

Culpeper manufacturer Bingham & Taylor acquired

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry has acquired Culpeper-based Bingham & Taylor, a manufacturer of underground infrastructure access solutions

David Lipscomb is vice president of member and energy services at Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Photo by Crystal Vandegrift
Nov 7, 2025

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

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Oct 30, 2025

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.

Virginia eyes nuclear to power booming data centers
Sep 2, 2025

Virginia eyes nuclear to power booming data centers

Data centers devouring nearly a quarter of Virginia’s electricity, leaders push nuclear power, from SMRs to fusion, to meet rising demand.

An offshore wind turbine. A boat sits in the background.
Aug 25, 2025

US government halts nearly complete offshore wind farm. Is Virginia’s next?

The Trump administration last week halted construction on a nearly complete wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut.

A man wears a navy blue blazer and a green tie.
Jul 1, 2025

Dominion promotes Baine to EVP of utility operations

Edward H. “Ed” Baine is being promoted to executive vice president of utility operations for Dominion Energy.

A rendering of the planned Virginia Natural Gas operations headquarters. Image courtesy Virginia Natural Gas
May 29, 2025

Virginia Natural Gas breaks ground on $50M Chesapeake HQ

Virginia Beach-based Virginia Natural Gas on Tuesday broke ground on a $50 million operations headquarters in Chesapeake.

Richmond issues boil-water advisory after plant issue
May 27, 2025

Richmond issues boil-water advisory after plant issue

Richmond officials issued a boil-water advisory Tuesday in parts of Virginia’s capital city, leaving many residents without drinkable tap water following an operational issue at the city's water treatment plant for the second time this year.

Dominion Energy plans to develop the nation's largest wind farm — an $8 billion, 220-turbine project — off the coast of Virginia Beach by 2026. Photo courtesy Dominion Energy
May 6, 2025

Tariffs could add $500M to Dominion offshore wind project

Richmond-based Fortune 500 utility Dominion Energy says the cost of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project in Virginia Beach could rise by about $500 million due to tariffs on imported goods imposed by President Donald Trump.

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May 1, 2025

Vortex acquires Prism Contractors & Engineers

Houston, Texas-based Vortex Companies, which provides trenchless water and sewer infrastructure products, announced last week that it has acquired Williamsburg-based Prism Contractors & Engineers.

New law to reduce Appalachian Power rates
Apr 30, 2025

New law to reduce Appalachian Power rates

Virginia passes the APCo Rate Reduction Act, cutting electric bills for Appalachian Power customers with new protections and lower fuel costs.

Dominion offshore wind project on track despite hurdles
Apr 30, 2025

Dominion offshore wind project on track despite hurdles

Dominion’s $10.7B Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project remains on schedule despite rising costs and federal policy uncertainty under Trump.

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