The announcement to pause CVOW came just one day after a ship left port to begin installing the first turbines #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/12/23/d...

The Department of Interior has paused all offshore wind projects under construction, including Dominion's CVOW project that is set to come online in Q1 next year, due to "national security threats" #valeg #vagov www.doi.gov/pressrelease...

An effort to reauthorize the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office is bringing Virginia's house members together across the aisle. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/briefs/va-de...

Spanberger unveiled some of the main energy bills she plans to support in the General Assembly in January. The main focus is on efficiency programs, calculating load growth, and battery storage expansion. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/12/19/g...

A recent study shows that the DC metro area, which largely relies on the Potomac for drinking water, could face shortages in the future due to climate change, data centers, and population growth. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/12/18/s...

A test of how to power data centers in well developed areas is in front of the SCC as they consider approving a high voltage transmission line that could shake up a concerned neighborhood. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/12/16/l...

Del. Bulova has been tapped as the next Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/12/11/v...

Democrats are bringing back energy bills that Youngkin previously vetoed. One Republican has new ideas on how to get solar panels on balconies to help knock a few bucks off your utility bills. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/12/09/d...

As two pipeline extensions await approval, @mcclellan.house.gov and @bobbyscott.house.gov are urging FERC to take a closer look at the environmental impacts. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/briefs/dueli...

Virginia joined in on the refreshed Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement aimed at reducing pollution, growing habitats, and educating the public on the environment #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/12/03/4...

NEW: The SCC handed down approvals for Dominion's proposed Chesterfield gas plant and a based increase to utility bills -- which includes a new rate class for data centers. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/11/25/s...

House Dems put two bills focused on energy efficiency on their priority list for the 2026 General Assembly Session. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/11/25/v...

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are ending up in wastewater — which is made into biosolids to be used as fertilizer on farms. Some communities in Virginia are worried about the health risks and are turning to lawmakers for help. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/11/24/v...

A board aimed at recurring flooding issues made recommendations for legislation the General Assembly could take up to address rising waters. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/briefs/flood...

Spanberger has put together a trio of a former SCC commissioner, an SELC attorney, and an attorney with ties to the renewable energy and data center industry to head her energy policy transition. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/11/18/s...

Former Gov. McAuliffe joins Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future as co-chair. The group is funded by the fossil fuel industry as a way to promote keeping gas power on the grid alongside renewable energy. #vagov #valeg virginiamercury.com/briefs/forme...

As the data center sprawl creeps out of Northern Virginia, local governments are looking for how to draw them in while residents push back. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/g...

With democrats in control, energy policies are expected to take new shape. Facing a looming energy crisis and new data centers popping up — the General Assembly is looking for solutions. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/11/07/e...

It’s finally Election Day, Virginia! Time to vote if you haven’t already #vagov

In rural Virginia, communities are growing concerned with forever chemicals found in biosolids spread on farms as fertilizer. The state doesn’t test that waste for PFAS, which can cause a slew of health problems. virginiamercury.com/briefs/orang...

A menhaden management board has voted to reduce harvest caps for the entire east coast by 20% next year. There are also efforts to reduce the special Chesapeake Bay cap for the reduction fishery in Virginia. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/10/30/m...

In the final days leading up to the election, Democrats are campaigning on how they want to address the skyrocketing utility bills. However, Republicans have differing ideas on how to meet energy demands. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/10/20/a...

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Waves of people march through Richmond for No Kings day protest

Henrico-based Hyper is looking to help shorten the supply chain for critical data center equipment. Meanwhile, lawmakers look at how to get data centers to help manage the energy demand. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/10/14/y...

A study by GMU shows there needs to be better engagement with rural VA in order to meet VCEA goals and a bigger focus on energy efficiency. #vagov #valeg virginiamercury.com/2025/10/10/g...

Osprey chicks are starving -- some point to the lack of menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay. One fishery says they're not to blame. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/10/10/s...

The Goochland board of supervisors will have to decide if they want to create a technology overlay district that will incentivize data centers, peaker plants, and small modular reactors to be built there. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/briefs/gooch...

The Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center has been a controversial project for central Virginia. The case is now being heard before the SCC for the commissioners to decide if it moves forward. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/09/25/c...

The flood waters from Hurricane Helene reshaped some of the landscape on SWVA. The rebuild is taking some ingenuity and new tech to help prevent such destruction in the future. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/09/23/h...

It’s been a year since Hurricane Helene ripped through SWVA. For the town of Damascus, they heavily rely on the VA Creeper Trail for business. With a major part still washed out — they’re turning to other features to draw people in. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/09/22/i...

The debate over high voltage power lines in a Loudoun neighborhood sets the stage for how the SCC plans to handle power demands and community concerns, especially around data centers. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/09/19/l...

Lawmakers are looking into energy efficiency, battery storage, and other technology as they consider legislation for next session. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/briefs/va-la...

The proposed Chesterfield gas plant is drawing fierce opposition and support. The debate over energy demand vs environmental concerns continues #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/09/09/p...

The Virginia Mercury sat down with @SpanbergerForVA to hear her stances and policies. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/09/09/o...

The team here at the Virginia Mercury rounded up the details you need to know about the gubernatorial candidates on where they stand on the policies. Spanberger's On The Record will be published Tuesday. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/09/08/o...

Federal cuts have hit two Virginia offshore wind related projects. But one project is already done and spent -- while the other is hoping the money will be reinstated. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/09/05/n...

Going on now: Dominion makes a pitch to the SCC to raise residential rates and create a new rate class for high load users -- like data centers. But the tech industry isn't all on board for the plan. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/09/03/d...

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has an action plan for whoever is the next governor on ways to Save the Bay. I took a look at how each candidate has campaigned about certain issues. #vagov #valeg virginiamercury.com/2025/09/02/v...

Virginia Natural Gas is asking the SCC to raise their rates to keep operations flowing. But consumer advocates say the cost will unfairly impact low-income households. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/briefs/virgi...

State lawmakers are asking the SCC to consider different routes for the controversial transmission line that has a Loudoun County community worried about home values and safety. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/briefs/nova-...

Spotted lanternflies are spreading through the commonwealth. There is still a lot of research being done on how to introduce natural predators for them -- however, removing an invasive plant could help things along. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/08/25/s...

The SCC has asked for more time to look over public comments before making their decision on if a controversial gas compressor can move forward. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/briefs/virgi...

Regulator approves electricity transmission line, towers in Alexandria to serve one data center via Charlie Paullin with @insideclimatenews.org virginiamercury.com/2025/08/21/v...

The federal government has clawed back $156-million from Virginia that was to help help moderate/low income households to get solar panels on their roofs to help bring down utility costs. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/briefs/virgi...

A Loudoun Co neighborhood is fighting proposed routes for high-voltage power lines that will feed into Data Center Alley. One family fears they’ll be forced to leave. Dominion says it’s vital the lines get built. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/08/14/l...

A menhaden management board is looking at possible restrictions on Virginia’s reduction fishery due to osprey and striped bass populations falling. The industry says the blame can’t be laid on them. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/08/13/m...

Looking to connect with legislators, residents, business owners, etc in southwest Virginia that were impacted by Hurricane Helene last year. Please DM or reply to this post!

Chesterfield residents aren’t giving up the fight over the proposed Dominion peaker gas plant. The community just saw the 70yo coal plant shut down two years ago and now the company says energy demand calls for the fossil fuel plant. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/08/11/c...

Dominion is announcing a partnership with the Richmond Flying Squirrels to place solar arrays on the new stadium’s roof and parking lot. It’s part of the company’s push to bring solar to more urban areas. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/briefs/new-b...