The proposal would send the proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative back to Dominion customers rather than using the money to fund energy-efficiency and flood-preparedness programs.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: BWXT’s nuclear fuel used in successful test of new reactor
Plus: Virginia launches a healthcare website, and the Virginia Chamber names a new president.
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Gigawatt data center project planned for Wythe County
TAC Data Centers plans to build on approximately 1,000 acres in eastern Wythe County, near the Pulaski County line.
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Valley Link says its new transmission line plan would impact fewer people. Opponents vow to continue fighting it.
The developer of an “extra-high-voltage” electric transmission line slated to run through nine Virginia counties has released a map with new proposed routes. Critics of the project remain committed to keeping it from ever being built.
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Lynchburg-based Centra to lay off 90
The healthcare system said the cuts represent about 1% of its workforce. More than a third of those affected will be offered opportunities to reapply for other positions within the system.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Lynchburg airport to get $8M upgrade
Plus: Appalachian Power seeks more renewables, Danville chamber hosts employment law webinar.
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Appalachian Power seeks rate increase
The utility said its request, which would raise the average residential monthly bill by $9.10, is the lowest proposed increase in nearly 30 years.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Transformer factory opens in Wytheville
Plus: Lynchburg upgrades its GIS website and more than $1 million in grants will go to Campbell County projects.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Mabry Mill restaurant set to reopen with new operator
Plus: Airports get federal funding, Roanoke law firm expands, home builders launch charitable foundation.
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Dominion, NextEra announce merger plan
The companies said the deal, which requires regulatory approval, would close within 18 months and would result in billions of dollars in bill credits to customers.
