Makers of the on- and off-ramps for the power grid are undergoing major expansions and adding thousands of jobs.
Matt Busse
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Posted inLynchburg area
Developer reveals proposed location for small modular reactor in Amherst County
The news comes two days after Geenex Power announced the nuclear project but not its site, because of the need for due diligence.
Posted inLynchburg area
‘Monstrous towers and lines’: With Campbell County’s vote, localities unite against Valley Link
The proposed transmission line’s latest plan has it running through six counties and ending in Culpeper County.
Posted inLynchburg area
Developer uses public comment period at Amherst County meeting to unveil plans for a nuclear power project
The company has not publicly identified a site for the facility, which would use small modular reactors to produce up to 650 megawatts of power.
Posted inEconomy
Traditional Medicinals starts production at Franklin County factory
The company’s first product from its 110,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the Summit View Business Park was its Throat Coat tea, which uses slippery elm sourced from the Appalachian region.
Posted inEconomy
Virginia hemp businesses ask to withdraw lawsuit over THC restrictions
The motion is to dismiss the legal action without prejudice, which means its claims could be brought before the court again.
Posted inPolitics
Spanberger unveils energy plan to meet growing Virginia demand
The plan models several hypothetical scenarios and argues that emphasizing renewable energy and having data centers reduce their power demand during peak times will lead to the lowest total cost of energy when the impacts on health and the environment are included.
Posted inEconomy
Regulators prepare to hear Appalachian Power’s case for raising rates
The Virginia State Corporation Commission will hold hearings this month about the electric utility’s proposal, which would increase the average residential customer’s monthly bill by $9.10.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
HCA plans new Roanoke County ER, new Danville-based air ambulance
The standalone emergency room will be LewisGale Medical Center’s third. LewisGale’s parent company, HCA Healthcare, also plans to add a second air ambulance helicopter based in Danville.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Hashmi ‘listening tour’ on Dominion-NextEra proposal comes to Roanoke
The lieutenant governor has expressed concern about the proposed electric utility merger as the State Corporation Commission prepares to hold regulatory hearings.
