>>Electric Utility Regulation Commission Meets to Discuss Potential Solar Energy Legislation
(Richmond, VA) -- The Commission on Electric Utility Regulation met at the Virginia State Capitol to discuss solar energy, with potential legislation on the topic for the upcoming General Assembly session.Preview: Voicer Script:
Virginia faces challenges balancing energy goals, energy demands, and the feasibility of using renewable energy sources to meet those lofty goals, including the desire to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050 while accommodating the rapid growth of data centers. A proposal was presented to evaluate solar energy facilities and eliminate local ordinances hindering their construction, though VPM dot org reports several stakeholders expressed concerns about potential state mandates overriding local authority. Further discussions and revisions to the proposal are expected before a bill is submitted during the General Assembly session.