Virginia governor vetoes more energy storage despite data centers roaring for more power
Virginia has the largest data center market in the world but imports more energy than any other state. A bill to increase energy storage buildout was unanimously passed by the Senate, but then vetoed by the governor.
Virginia mandates Dominion Energy create virtual power plant pilot
Virginia Gov. Youngkin signed off on a law for Dominion Energy to create a virtual power plant pilot program and to tap energy stored in idled school buses’ batteries.
Virginia passes legislation to triple energy storage capacity
The legislation will become law unless Gov. Youngkin vetoes it by May 2.
Data center power loads threaten corporate net-zero goals
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that by 2026, data centers will consume more than 800 TWh annually, more than double their consumption in 2022.
Virginia governor signs legislation establishing community solar
Virginia targets 30% renewable energy by 2030, and 100% by 2050. While much of the buildout thus far has been at the utility-scale, this legislation now opens a market for the buildout of shared solar for Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power .
Sunrise brief: Geothermal heat pumps help decarbonize energy use and more
Also on the rise: All solar cell efficiencies at a glance. Dominion activates Virgina’s largest grid-scale battery storage facility. And more.
Dominion activates Virgina’s largest grid-scale battery storage facility
The 20 MW / 80 MWh energy storage will serve Dominion Energy customers.
Sunrise brief: The race for 100% solar
Also on the rise: Dominion Energy proposes more than a dozen utility-scale solar projects. Ryobi introduces foldable 60 W solar panel for mobile tool charging. And more.
Dominion Energy proposes more than a dozen utility-scale solar projects
If approved, the projects are expected to generate 772 MW of electricity, or enough to power about 200,000 Virginia homes.
Sunrise brief: Utility-scale project updates for booming Texas solar market
Also on the rise: Toledo Solar and First Solar reach agreement in lawsuit. Massachusetts can save 4.6 million metric tons of carbon by changing solar development strategy. And more.
