Four bills to create a new shared solar program for Appalachian Power customers and expand Dominion Energy’s existing program moved ahead in the General Assembly on Monday via voice votes with no debate.
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Richmond roundup: Senate punts bill on state approval for energy projects until next year
The bill for the proposed Alexandria arena passed the House Appropriations Committee. Inspired by a Roanoke County election, House committee approved a revision to the state’s ‘sore loser’ election law.
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Senate committee advances shared solar bills
One bill would establish a new program for Appalachian Power customers to buy energy from solar developers, while another would expand Dominion Energy’s existing program.
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Justice-owned club sues to block Martinsville bank’s property auction
Property at The Greenbrier Sporting Club, owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, is set for auction next month as Carter Bank & Trust seeks to recover more than $300 million in unpaid loans, interest and fees.
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House panel carries over bill that would give state more power to approve large renewable energy projects
The bill’s sponsor said he intended to start a conversation on the challenge of resolving a state-versus-local tension when it comes to meeting Virginia’s clean-energy goals.
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Shared solar bills clear House panel
The proposed legislation would create a shared solar program for Appalachian Power customers and expand an existing program for Dominion Energy customers. Shared solar allows a customer to buy electricity from a solar company and receive credit for it on their electric bill.
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Sporting club property set for auction as Martinsville bank seeks to recoup Justice family’s unpaid loans
The move comes as Carter Bank & Trust says it will “aggressively” pursue more than $300 million owed by the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and the family’s businesses.
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Roanoke County looks to solar to cut school energy costs
Across Virginia, schools are looking to solar to cut costs and provide workforce training for students. Roanoke County plans a pilot project at its Cave Spring High School.
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Hundreds of former Bristol Compressors International employees awarded $2.4 million in severance and interest
The ruling this month follows a $1.4 million award in 2021 related to the company violating federal regulations requiring sufficient notice of mass layoffs and closures.
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Martinsville judge denies Justice family’s request for trial in $300 million loans case
The opinion marks the latest development in a yearslong dispute between Martinsville-based Carter Bank & Trust and the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.