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Map of Patriot Centre I and II. Photo courtesy Henry County
May 29, 2026

Appalachian Power buys Henry County’s Patriot Centre II

Appalachian Power purchased 1,202 acres at Henry County’s Patriot Centre II for future development options.

Bingham & Taylor's cast iron foundry in Culpeper. Photo courtesy Bingham & Taylor
May 27, 2026

Bingham & Taylor to shut down Culpeper plant, laying off 92 employees

Utility infrastructure products manufacturer Bingham & Taylor plans to close its Culpeper plant this fall, laying off 92 employees.

Dominion Energy's headquarters at 600 E. Canal St. in Richmond. Photo by Kira Jenkins/Virginia Business
May 20, 2026

NextEra-Dominion merger: What’s in store for Virginia?

A proposed merger of Dominion Energy with NextEra Energy could create an energy giant, but it’s likely to face opposition in Virginia.

Dominion Energy's headquarters at 600 E. Canal St. in Richmond. Photo by Kira Jenkins/Virginia Business
May 18, 2026

Dominion Energy to be acquired in $66.8B all-stock deal

Fortune 500 utility Dominion Energy has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Florida energy company NextEra Energy in an all-stock transaction.

A rendering of Dominion Energy's planned 3,000-megawatt combined cycle natural gas power station in Cumberland County. Image courtesy Dominion Energy
May 7, 2026

Dominion Energy planning multibillion-dollar power plant in Cumberland

Dominion Energy Virginia plans to build a multibillion-dollar 3,000-megawatt combined cycle natural gas power plant in Cumberland County.

President Donald Trump meets with tech leaders March 4 as they sign a pledge that their companies will pay for power infrastructure upgrades needed for their platforms. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Mar 31, 2026

More data centers equal more electricity demand

Virginia's data centers, the largest concentration globally, are causing a surge in electricity demand, challenging Dominion Energy's supply capabilities.

Brian Abraham has been named president and chief operating officer of Appalachian Power. Photo courtesy Appalachian Power
Mar 24, 2026

AEP names new leader of Appalachian Power

American Electric Power named Brian Abraham president of Appalachian Power, replacing Aaron Walker in a leadership shift for the utility.

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Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: ROBERT M. ‘BOB’ BLUE

CHAIR, PRESIDENT AND CEO DOMINION ENERGY RICHMOND

Energy 2025: GLUSKI, ANDRÉS R.
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: ANDRÉS GLUSKI

PRESIDENT AND CEO AES ARLINGTON COUNTY

An offshore wind turbine. A boat sits in the background.
Feb 2, 2026

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.

Eaton to invest $50M in Henrico expansion, adding 200 jobs
Dec 10, 2025

Eaton to invest $50M in Henrico expansion, adding 200 jobs

Eaton will invest over $50 million to expand its existing manufacturing footprint in Henrico County and create 200 jobs.

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

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