by Karuna | Dec 28, 2024 | Environmental Justice, Events, News, Politics of energy, Regulatory Permit Process
There will be a special election on Tuesday, Jan. 7 to replace state Senator McGuire, who was elected to Congress. The Democratic candidate is Jack Trammell and the Republican is Luther Cifers. Early voting will be December 27, 28, and 30, and January 3 and 4. Find...
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...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Apr 17, 2022 | Fossil Fuels, Pipelines, Politics of energy
“The Fight Against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline: A Chronicle” describes in detail significant developments associated with the six year opposition effort against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, from when the project was first proposed by Dominion Energy in...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Feb 20, 2021 | Eminant Domain, For Landowners, Pipelines, Politics of energy
The Farmville Herald editor thinks the $3.5 that Dominion is giving to Buckingham is the right thing to do, that it is benevolent. Huh. Why would you have to say that – is there doubt that it is benevolent? See the article of Wednesday February 17. We think it...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Apr 20, 2020 | Economic Impacts, Politics of energy
When announcing the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, its owners, including Dominion Energy, said the project is essential for us to have the energy we need, will save us millions of dollars each year, foster economic development and be a windfall for shareholders. Events...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Apr 4, 2020 | Politics of energy, Regulatory Permit Process
After a seven-year battle, Grant Township fought off a permit for an injection well. “Fights like ours should mushroom all around Pennsylvania,” says town supervisor Grant Township, Pennsylvania; Mike Belleme for Rolling Stone An unlikely crew of environmentalists...
