Virginia Appoints First Chief Energy Officer - Cozzy Energy Solutions Governor Abigail Spanberger has appointed Josephus Allmond, a resident of Fluvanna County, as Virginia’s first chief energy officer. The announcement was made Wednesday, March 25th, elevating the local advocate to a cabinet-level position overseeing statewide energy policy coordination among state agencies. Allmond’s duties include providing advice on grid stability, infrastructure development, and the Commonwealth's transition

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Valley Link: Powering Progress or Dividing Communities? - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM, the regional grid operator managing energy for 13 states, has approved plans for a 115-mile high-voltage power line, the Valley Link Transmission project, intended to address Virginia’s rising energy demands. The power line is slated to run from Lynchburg to Culpeper County, traversing nine counties. Dominion Energy, partnering with Transource and FirstEnergy, will lead

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Valley Link: Powering Virginia’s Future, Facing Local Opposition - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM has approved plans for a 115-mile, high-voltage power line connecting Lynchburg and Culpeper County. The project, named Valley Link, is a partnership between Dominion Energy, Transource, and FirstEnergy and is designed to address Virginia’s rising energy needs. The 765 kV line will be capable of carrying up to 6,600 megawatts of power. Project officials

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Panel advances IRP transparency, portable-solar protections and large energy-storage targets Subcommittee 3 advanced SB249 (utility IRP transparency), SB250 (small portable solar device rules and consumer protections), SB448 (large energy-storage targets), and related demand-flexibility and mine-gas grant measures, forwarding each to the full committee with recorded vote tallies and agency work-group or rulemaking requirements.

Virginia's Subcommittee 3 just advanced groundbreaking energy bills aimed at enhancing transparency, protecting consumer rights, and setting ambitious energy storage targets.

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Powering Virginia forward: the role of battery storage in our energy future Virginia is entering a pivotal year for clean energy policy. With electricity demand rising, state leaders and energy planners are considering several

Battery storage is key to Virginia’s clean energy future.
It strengthens the grid, lowers costs, and boosts reliability during extreme weather.

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Committee advances multiple energy bills: storage targets, interconnection studies and underground transmission pilot The committee reported a set of energy bills that would raise energy storage targets for utilities, require interconnection capacity assessments and create a pilot program for underground transmission projects; several measures were reported with substitutes and referred to Appropriations or reported to the full committee.

Virginia's House Committee has just advanced crucial energy bills that could reshape our grid reliability and energy storage future—are we ready for the changes ahead?

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House advances major energy and EV infrastructure bills, including $300M‑plus investment plan Lawmakers advanced HB 1062, which sponsors said would launch large energy‑efficiency investments (Dominion $23M year one, APCo $5M year one, program lifetime potentially exceeding $300M), and approved HB 12 25 to guide EV charging and utility planning.

Virginia lawmakers are making waves with landmark energy and EV infrastructure bills that could unlock over $300 million in investments for a cleaner, more efficient future.

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Virginia Senate commerce committee advances broad energy docket on data centers, undergrounding, EV charging and utility political‑spending limits The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee heard hours of testimony and reported a package of energy bills on March 1, 2026, including measures on data‑center oversight, an undergrounding pilot for high‑voltage lines, shared solar expansions, an EV charging framework and a proposal to bar utilities from passing political‑influence costs to ratepayers.

Virginia's Senate Commerce and Labor Committee just took a bold step towards energy reform by considering bills that could limit utility political spending and expand solar and EV initiatives!

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Subcommittee moves FAST Act to speed use of surplus transmission capacity and pilot interconnection programs HB 1065 directs Dominion and Appalachian Power to assess surplus interconnection capacity and run pilot programs (Dominion: up to 500 MW; APCO: up to 100 MW) to accelerate clean generation; the committee reported the substitute 7–1 after industry and environmental stakeholders supported the plan.

Virginia's FAST Act could revolutionize energy generation by unlocking over $1 billion in savings and speeding up clean energy projects by years!

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Subcommittee approves sweeping energy-storage bill to expand Virginia’s storage goals and oversight HB 895 would raise energy-storage targets, require safety and procurement processes, establish model ordinances, add SEC oversight and require at least 20% of long-duration storage in the Coalfield region; the subcommittee voted 6–2 to report the substitute and refer to Appropriations.

Virginia's groundbreaking energy-storage bill is set to slash costs for ratepayers while enhancing safety and oversight—could this be the future of energy in the state?

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Subcommittee hears sharp debate over requiring independent RFPs before new fossil-fuel plants; bill laid on table Delegate Tran's HB 1175 would require the State Corporation Commission to hire an independent administrator to run an all-source RFP before approval for new fossil-fuel power plants; proponents said it increases transparency while utilities warned it could undermine reliability. Committee laid the bill on the table by 9-0.

A heated debate is unfolding in Virginia over a new bill that could reshape the future of fossil-fuel power plants by prioritizing transparency and competition in energy procurement.

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Rising Utility Costs in Northern Virginia: Governor Spanberger Unveils Affordable Virginia Agenda - Cozzy Energy Solutions Rising utility costs, particularly in Northern Virginia due to the proliferation of data centers, have become a key priority for Governor Abigail Spanberger. In her recent address to the Virginia General Assembly, Spanberger unveiled her "Affordable Virginia Agenda," aimed at tackling energy, healthcare, and housing expenses. She’s also initiated a review of state policies to

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Panel reports substitute of HB114 to study upgrades and let large customers fund system improvements The subcommittee unanimously reported a substitute to HB114 directing the Virginia Energy Department, in consultation with the SCC, to study upgrades to existing plants and grids and to create mechanisms allowing large customers to fund upgrades that speed interconnection, with supporters highlighting potential ratepayer benefits.

Virginia's groundbreaking proposal could revolutionize energy costs by enhancing existing infrastructure and allowing large customers to directly fund upgrades—saving money for everyone!

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Votes at a glance: Subcommittee 3 advances multiple energy and utility bills In one session Subcommittee 3 reported a set of energy and utility bills — HB395 (balcony solar) reported 7–0; HB466 (transmission shot clock) reported 5–2 as amended; HB422 (triennial water rate cases) reported 6–1; HB628 and HB323, HB807 and HB809 also reported, mostly unanimously.

Subcommittee 3 just advanced a groundbreaking set of energy and utility bills aimed at boosting solar access and streamlining regulations—major changes are on the horizon!

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Virginia on Track to Lower Energy Expenses through Cleaner Alternatives A new analysis conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council suggests a promising approach to lowering Virginians' energy expenses and embracing cleaner energy alternatives, centered around ensuring large data centers contribute more equitably to the energy system and accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, potentially saving households up to $712 annually.

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County Planning Commission in Virginia Delays Vote Again on Proposed Gas Plant That Aims to Link to PJM Grid - Inside Climate News Fluvanna County planners will vote in January to assess whether a proposal by Tenaska Energy fits its comprehensive plan.

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What the 2025 Election Might Mean for Virginia Energy Policy | GreeneHurlocker Democrat Abigail Spanberger’s decisive win in Tuesday’s election for Virginia governor, as well as other down-ballot Democrat victories in races for lieutenant governor and attorney general, mark a…

CHESSA member GreeneHurlocker looks at how Virginia’s new political landscape could impact clean energy policy — from VCEA updates to renewables and data centers.
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Crisis is Now AI explosion pushing power grids, wallets to the brink. What it all means to you.

📈 Great share from Chris Meyer—The New Energy Crisis has a four part series on how data center growth is impacting Virginia’s electric grid, energy costs, and infrastructure planning.

A must-read for clean-energy professionals and Virginia residents alike.

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#6: The Commission for Electric Utility Regulation with Carrie Hearne The Shock · Episode

🎧 Looking for a smart energy listen to kick off your weekend? Check out the latest episode of The Shock by CHESSA member GreeneHurlocker. Claire Gardner interviews Carrie Hearne from Virginia’s Commission for Electric Utility Regulation.

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Virginia lawmakers face opposition to bill favoring nuclear facility planning over solar and wind Multiple stakeholders in Virginia oppose bill favoring nuclear development over renewable energy sources.

Virginia lawmakers are at a crossroads as a controversial bill favors nuclear development over renewable energy, igniting fierce opposition from environmental advocates.

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Patron Zehr introduces House Bill 2376 mandating capacity reports for Virginia electric facilities House Bill 2376 requires annual capacity reports from Virginia electrical generating facilities.

Virginia's new House Bill 2376 aims to revolutionize the electrical sector by mandating annual performance reports, promising greater transparency and accountability for energy production.

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Virginia Senate committee debates clean energy bill amid pressure from tech giants like Google and Amazon Virginia committee advances bill promoting clean energy amid discussions on penalties and economic development.

Virginia's push for clean energy is heating up as tech giants like Google and Amazon demand sustainable solutions—how will this shape the state's economic future?

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Virginia Sets Date for Nuclear Fusion Electricity as Ground Is Broken on New Plant The 'early 2030s' is predicted to see the whole of the plant operational and selling clean electricity to local partners.

🌟 Fusion Energy in the Making!
🔋 Virginia to host the U.S.’s 1st commercial fusion plant, generating 400 MW of clean power.
🌐 $3B project, operational by early 2030s!
💬 Is fusion the ultimate energy breakthrough?

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