Richmond energy, environmental groups launch new solarize program
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The Richmond Region Energy Alliance (RREA) announced the launch of their 2015 Solarize RVA program.
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Consumer Energy Alliance submits 20,000+ comments, urging swift approval of Atlantic Coast Pipeline
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Consumer Energy Alliance today submitted more than 20,000 comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission urging for the swift approval of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
EPA Clean Power Plan can be job creator for Virginia
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A new report analyzing scenarios for Virginia’s compliance with the U.S. EPA Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon emissions from the electric power sector shows that the Commonwealth could create thousands of permanent and temporary jobs.
Governor McAuliffe announces Virginia awarded first wind energy research lease
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced this week that Virginia is the first state in the nation to receive a wind energy research lease in federal waters from the United States Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
Energy East: Worse than Keystone XL?
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The Energy East Pipeline is a $12 billion project proposed by TransCanada Corp. that will combine existing, converted natural gas pipelines with new pipeline construction to carry oil some 2,800 miles across Canada from Alberta’s tar sands fields to export terminals in Quebec and New Brunswick.
Delegate Sam Rasoul’s renewable energy bill goes to governor for signature
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Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke City) said that HB 1297, passed by the Virginia Senate last week, is an important measure to protect the environment and shift the Commonwealth’s long-term energy focus toward renewable energy.
USDA announces funding for renewable energy, energy efficiency projects
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Tuesday that rural agricultural producers and small business owners can now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements.
Mark Herring submits comments on EPA proposed Clean Power Rule
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Attorney General Mark Herring has outlined to the EPA an evaluation approach that considers economic, health, and environmental benefits alongside implementation costs.
Final day for comments on EPA Clean Power Plan
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Today marks the final day that the EPA will accept public comments on its proposed national standard to limit dangerous carbon pollution from power plants.
Sierra Club publishes 2014 Climate and Energy Virginia General Assembly Scorecard
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For the first time, the Virginia chapter of the Sierra Club has published a Virginia General Assembly Climate and Energy Scorecard.
