Augusta County seeks community input on utility-scale solar development
Published Wednesday, May. 5, 2021, 10:53 am
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In the last few years, Virginia has seen a tremendous growth in solar installations. In turn, Augusta County has also seen an increase in interest from solar companies for projects in the area.
Augusta County would like to hear your thoughts on utility-scale solar development and other renewable energy land uses in the county.
Utility-scale solar projects represent the installation of solar panels as a primary use of the land, not intended for use by an existing house, business or industry, but for connection to an electric substation.
Largest group of new solar projects approved for Dominion Energy Virginia customers
Published Tuesday, May. 4, 2021, 6:45 am
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The Virginia State Corporation Commission has approved the largest group of new solar projects for Dominion Energy Virginia customers.
The nine new solar facilities will total nearly 500 megawatts, enough to power 125,000 homes at peak output with renewable energy.
These projects represent a major step toward achieving the goals of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) and Dominion Energy’s goal of net zero emissions. The VCEA supports the development of enough solar, wind and energy storage to power more than 5 million homes with clean, renewable electricity.
Dominion Energy Announces Surry Power Station Receives Regulatory Approval to Extend Operations; Helps Virginia Meet its Clean Energy Goals
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission ( NRC ) approves extending Surry Power Station s operating license by 20 years
- Ensures reliable, affordable, and clean energy for Virginians through 2053
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RICHMOND, Va., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved Dominion Energy s, (NYSE: D), application to renew Surry Power Station s operating licenses for an additional 20-years.
The power station operates two nuclear units in Surry County, VA, capable of producing clean electricity for 419,000 homes. Dominion Energy filed a similar application to renew the licenses of the two North Anna Power Station units in Louisa County, Va., in 2020. The NRC is currently reviewing that application. Combined, Surry and North Anna produce almost one third of the electricity
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AES announced on Tuesday a 10-year agreement to be the sole supplier of energy to three Google data centers in Virginia, providing clean power around the clock through a 500-MW portfolio of resources.
Through the partnership, AES will decarbonize Google s load in Virginia. The partnership lays a blueprint for other companies looking to decarbonize their own operations, Michael Terrell, Google s director of energy, said in a statement.
AES assembled a portfolio of its own projects and renewable generation by third-party developers, simplifying cost-efficient procurement for the tech company, it said. Part of the portfolio will be new renewable energy projects located in Virginia, according to Gail Chalef, global external relations senior manager at AES.
Dominion Energy announces Surry Power Station receives regulatory approval to extend operation
Published Tuesday, May. 4, 2021, 11:18 am
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved Dominion Energy’s application to renew Surry Power Station’s operating licenses for an additional 20 years.
The power station operates two nuclear units in Surry County capable of producing clean electricity for 419,000 homes. Dominion Energy filed a similar application to renew the licenses of the two North Anna Power Station units in Louisa County in 2020.