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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Dominion’s $10.7B Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project remains on schedule despite rising costs and federal policy uncertainty under Trump.
Dominion Energy shakes up senior executive responsibilities
Fortune 500 Utility Dominion Energy announced Wednesday it’s making major changes to the responsibilities for three senior executives, effective June 1.
Dominion files for SCC approval of Chesterfield gas-fired plant
Dominion Energy submitted an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission Monday to install four natural gas-fired turbines on 95 acres at the utility‘s Chesterfield Power Station. Dubbed the Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center (CERC), the facility, which is expected to cost $1.47 billion, will generate 944 megawatts of energy. The plant will provide electricity to […[...]
Top Five: February 2025 edition
1 | Richmond water crisis shuts down restaurants, businesses Businesses “Dry January” became all too literal in Richmond, where city residents and businesses struggled with a water outage that started Jan. 6, delaying the start of the General Assembly, and leaving the city without water for several days. (Jan. 8) 2 | Buc-ee’s estimates first […]
