by Karuna | Oct 29, 2024 | Industrial Solar
VACo put out a new podcast yesterday on HB206. This episode reviews regulations that amend the requirements for utility-scale solar installations to receive state permits to operate. Specifically, a 2022 law – commonly referred to as HB 206 – requires that...
by Karuna | Oct 29, 2024 | Gold Mining
International Allies Applaud the Dropping of the False Charges Against the Five Salvadoran Water Defenders Friday, October 18, 2024, 4 pm ET “No Crime to Pursue”: International Organizations Applaud Salvadoran Tribunal Ruling that the Five Salvadoran Water...
by Karuna | Sep 14, 2024 | Climate Change, Conservation, Endangered Species, Industrial Solar
A great podcast series from the “Voice of the Commonweath Counties” explains the threats facing us now. Part 1. Utility-Scale Solar – Legislative Outlook with Dean Lynch In the first of a 2-part episode, Joe Lerch sits down with VACo Executive Director...
by Karuna | Jun 28, 2024 | Industrial Solar
“This document reflects … scientific opinion and position on these issues as of May 12, 2024, and will be revised and updated as needed due to changes in research findings or regulations.” “Even relatively small local projects (< 5 MW) can lead to significant...
by Karuna | May 23, 2024 | Environmental Justice, Health & Safety, Politics of energy, Renewables, Solar, Sustainability
DEQ fines Energix Renewable Energies over $150,000 for environmental violations— further damaging its reputation in Virginia. Citing Energix violations of some 75 legal requirements of the State Water Control Law, permits, and regulations, the Virginia Department of...
