Energy
- Cost of Democrat Supported Carbon Tax Exceeds $500 Million per Year
According to the latest tax on carbon imposed on member states
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Push for Comprehensive Electric Utility Infrastructure Review
RICHMOND, Va. – As Virginia continues to lead the nation in data center development and faces mounting pressure on its electric grid, House Bill 114 has cleared significant hurdles in the General Assembly, positioning it for potential passage this session.
- Richmond’s $28 Million Solar Exit Fee Is the Contract Test City Council Cannot Shrug Off
Secure Solar’s 25-year city-rooftop proposal advances without recommendation; Sept. 28 demands written risk math, not trust monologues.
- Conservation Group Backs Virginia Felon Voting Measure
The League of Conservation Voters donated $25,000 on September 7, 2026, to Virginians for the Right to Vote, the committee supporting a state constitutional amendment to enshrine voting rights and automatically restore them for individuals who have completed felony sentences.
- Spotsylvania Backed Statewide Data Center Moratorium Call Spanberger Rejected
Sen. Glen Sturtevant says local zoning cannot manage statewide power, water and transmission impacts.
- VEPGA’s 24.9% Rate Shock Hits Henrico With a $5 Million Bill — Where Is the Public Autopsy?
Employee conservation memos are not enough; localities owe taxpayers rate-class spreadsheets and load-growth explanations.
- Loudoun Data Center Pause Advances Despite Umstattd No Vote and Grid Fight
A 7-1-1 tally tees up an October final vote as Golden to Mars transmission battles continue in eastern Loudoun.
- Hashmi Hears Hampton Roads Pushback on Dominion NextEra Takeover Clock
At a Norfolk listening stop, residents and local delegates pressed affordability, disconnections and whether six months is enough for regulators.
- Alexandria and Fairfax Join Growing List of Dominion Merger Intervenors
Local governments and large energy buyers are formally participating in the State Corporation Commission case alongside the governor.
- Cumberland Residents Challenge Dominion Over Massive Gas Plant Proposal
Opponents frame a three gigawatt project as a human-cost question as the utility cites soaring power demand through 2045.
- Virginia Consumer Sentiment Falls Sharply in August Poll
A Roanoke College survey found the statewide index at 59.6 as inflation and a softer job market weighed on households.
- House Republicans Call Revised Dominion Merger Pledges a Step Toward Affordability
Minority leaders praised extended residential credits and workforce commitments while other officials remained skeptical of the Florida-based combination.
- Dominion Energy Political Action Committee Funds Democratic Women's Caucus in Virginia
Dominion Energy Inc.
- Dominion Pitches New Downtown Richmond Office Tower to Support NextEra Merger
The companies say they would build on the vacant Cary Street block beside Dominion headquarters if regulators approve the deal.
- Mike Turner Says Loudoun County Faces Gargantuan Energy Infrastructure Demands
Understanding Substation Dimensions Mike Turner described the approximate size of a converter substation as gargantuan in scale. This characterization underscores the extensive land and structural needs for these components.
- Sixteen Thirty Fund Pumps $50,000 into Rural Virginia Democratic Efforts
The Sixteen Thirty Fund recently transferred $50,000 to Rural GroundGame on August 7, 2026, directing resources toward a candidate in Virginia. This group, Rural GroundGame, focuses on backing Democratic campaigns and committees in rural areas of the state through on-the-ground support and community outreach.
- Prince William County Schools Pushes $2.9 Billion Budget Amid Declining Enrollment
Prince William County taxpayers are facing a staggering financial burden as the local public school system pushes forward with a massive proposed budget of nearly three billion dollars. The fiscal year 2027 budget demands a record county transfer of over one billion dollars, representing a massive jump of nearly thirteen percent from the previous year.
- Dominion Energy Cuts $35,000 Check to Newport News Councilman John Eley
Dominion Energy, a major electric utility operating in Virginia, provided a $35,000 donation to John Eley for Council on July 15, 2026. John Eley serves as the South District councilman on the Newport News City Council after winning election in 2022.
- Virginia Democrats Push $714 Million State Employee Pay Raise Funded by New Taxes
As Virginia lawmakers finalize the massive budget for the upcoming 2026-2028 biennium, fiscal conservatives are raising urgent alarms over a reckless expansion in permanent state spending. Governor Abigail Spanberger and Democratic legislative leaders have agreed to a 3.5 percent across-the-board pay bump for state employees, which will cost hardworking taxpayers an estimated $714 million.
- Dave Beckwith Leaves Pentagon Role to Champion Virginia Conservative Values
Beckwith emphasizes the need to convince minority voters of core principles. He believes these voters can align with messages centered on opportunity and self-reliance.
- Chesapeake Utilities Donates $10,000 to Democratic Victory Fund in Virginia
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, a natural gas and electric utility provider, recently made a $10,000 donation to the Commonwealth Victory Fund. The contribution occurred on July 27, 2026.
- Democrats Suhas Subramanyam, James Walkinshaw Accept Big Tech Funds as Residents Fight Data Center Overreach
Northern Virginia stands as the epicenter of the global data center industry, where massive facilities have proliferated rapidly in recent years. Residents across the region have voiced strong opposition to further unchecked expansion of these energy-intensive structures that consume vast amounts of electricity and alter community landscapes.
- Nursing Home PAC Fuels Democrat Leadership Fund with $150,000 Gift
Virginians Advocating for Seniors PAC transferred $150,000 to United for Virginia’s Future PAC on July 22, 2026. This contribution from the nursing home industry group adds to efforts supporting Virginia candidates through the recipient PAC.
- Loudoun County Faces EMF Threats from Data Centers Amid Weak Standards
Scarato pointed to degraded power as a major issue in electrical systems. This degradation leads to widespread electrical pollution that extends up to 50 miles.
- Bert Mizusawa Wins Virginia Republican Senate Primary with Majority of Votes
Unofficial results from the August 2026 Republican primary for Virginia’s U.S. Senate seat indicate that Bert Mizusawa has secured a majority of votes cast.
- Loudoun Families Face Sky-High Towers as Democratic Leaders Fail to Protect Neighborhoods
Loudoun County residents continue to confront the harsh reality of massive high-voltage transmission lines planned through residential areas to support the explosive growth of data centers in Northern Virginia. Dominion Energy’s projects, including segments of the Loudoun Reliability Loop connecting substations near Ashburn, involve towers reaching 185 feet in height that would cut near homes,
- Dominion Energy Donates $35,000 to Newport News Councilman John Eley Campaign
Dominion Energy provided a $35,000 donation to the campaign committee of Newport News City Councilman John Eley on July 15, 2026. The contribution supports Eley as he seeks re-election to the South District seat on the Newport News City Council in the upcoming November election.
- Virginia Data Center Expansion Threatens Families Amid Rising Costs
Virginia is advancing plans for large-scale data centers that are projected to double electricity demand across the state. These facilities are also expected to place significant pressure on the available water supply.
- No Queens in Virginia: Stop Tyranny
Virginia’s motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” or “Thus Always to Tyrants” declares that virtue, justice and good governance will always triumph over tyranny. Virginia’s Democrat leaders are now the tyrants.
- Prince William County Board Weighs $34M Energy Rebate Amid Spending Concerns
The proposal aims to provide relief to residents facing higher energy costs through a structured fund allocation. Officials highlighted the potential for rebates around $200 per household as part of broader relief efforts.
- Virginia’s return to RGGI – Another ratepayer scam in the making
Virginia has re-joined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, and residential ratepayers are going to feel it again. Virginians spent more than 600 million dollars over three years during the last time Virginia was part of the program.
- Virginia’s Forced RGGI Reentry: A Hidden Tax Masked as Utility Relief
Virginia taxpayers and utility customers are bracing for the fiscal impacts of the state’s forced reentry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative under the upcoming state budget. Governor Abigail Spanberger recently outlined a legislative plan to return a portion of the revenue collected from this controversial carbon cap-and-trade program directly to everyday consumers.
- Virginia’s $1.94 Billion Data Center Giveaway: A Colossal Failure of Fiscal Restraint
The recently finalized Virginia budget reveals a staggering fiscal reality for hardworking taxpayers who are currently subsidizing the booming data center industry. While lawmakers publicly tout a newly implemented electricity consumption tax, they quietly retained a massive retail sales and use tax exemption for these technology giants through the year 2035.
- Dominion Energy Contributes $1.05 Million to Virginia PAC Amid Broader Political Spending
Dominion Energy Inc. contributed $1,050,000 to its own Virginia Political Action Committee on July 20, 2026. This transfer forms part of the company’s larger political involvement in the state, where total contributions reached over $5.2 million in 2026 according to campaign finance records.
- Virginia’s New Data Center Tax: A Billion-Dollar Excuse for Government Expansion
Virginia lawmakers have officially adopted a first-of-its-kind statewide energy consumption tax on data centers, sparking concerns among fiscal conservatives about government overreach and unchecked spending. The new levy imposes a $0.011 per kilowatt-hour charge on all electricity consumed by these facilities, which is projected to generate up to $600 million annually for state coffers.
- Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Pushes Record $17.21 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation recently announced a record allocation of $17.21 million for its Fiscal Year 2027 grant round. This unprecedented level of funding represents a massive expansion of a state program designed to purchase development rights and place permanent conservation easements on private property.
- Virginia Budget Bloat: Governor Abigail Spanberger Pushes Record Spending and New Taxes
Governor Abigail Spanberger has finalized a state budget for the 2026-2028 biennium that introduces a staggering two billion dollars in new public education spending. This massive financial commitment comes directly on the heels of a historic two point six billion dollar educational funding increase passed during the previous budget cycle.
- Virginia’s $207 Billion Budget Invents New Data Center Tax While Ignoring Taxpayer Burdens
The Virginia state government has finalized a staggering $207 billion two-year budget that introduces a first-of-its-kind energy consumption tax on the data center industry. This new fiscal scheme levies a $0.011 per kilowatt-hour tax on all electricity consumed monthly by data centers, generating up to $600 million annually for the state.
- Spotsylvania Residents Rally Against Data Center Expansion at Supervisors Meeting
Residents of Spotsylvania County gathered at a Board of Supervisors meeting to express concerns over proposed data center developments in their community. The seven-member board, which includes Chairman Lori Hayes of the Lee Hill District, Vice Chairman Drew Mullins of the Courtland District, Chris Yakabouski of the Battlefield District, David Goosman of the Berkeley District,
- Dominion Energy Makes $1,000,000 contribution to its PAC
Dominion Energy Inc. contributed $1,050,000 to the Dominion Energy Inc. Political Action Committee – Virginia on July 8, 2026.
- Virginia’s Return to RGGI: A Costly Carbon Tax Disguised as Utility Relief
The recent passage of the Virginia state budget marks a controversial return to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a move that critics argue will unnecessarily burden hardworking taxpayers. Governor Abigail Spanberger has championed this re-entry, despite clear evidence that the program functions as a hidden carbon tax on everyday utility consumers.
- Lobbyist Kevin Fay Contributes $2,500 to Barbara Favola Campaign
Kevin Fay, vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Arlington-based lobbying firm Alcalde & Fay, made a $2,500 contribution on June 12, 2026, to Favola for State Senate. The recipient committee supports Barbara Favola, the Democratic state senator representing Virginia’s 40th District, which covers most of Arlington County.
- Virginia Finalizes Biennium Budget with Substantial Pay Increases Amid Local Fiscal Concerns
The State of Virginia has finalized its sweeping legislative budget for the upcoming fiscal years, introducing substantial financial commitments to public education and state workers. For the 2027 and 2028 fiscal biennium, the budget mandates a substantial four percent salary increase for teachers and school support staff in each year.
- Clean Virginia Fund Contributes $5,000 to Kirk McPike Campaign
The Clean Virginia Fund, a political action committee tied to the Clean Virginia organization, made a $5,000 donation on April 21, 2026, to the Kirk McPike for Virginia committee. Kirk McPike serves as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 5th District, having won election in a 2026 special election after previously
- IBEW PAC Makes $2,600 Donation to Virginia Town Council Candidate Brendan Murphy
The IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund contributed $2,600 to Friends of Brendan Murphy on June 8, 2026. Brendan Murphy is a candidate for Leesburg Town Council in Virginia.
- Virginia Enacts Historic $2 Billion Education Budget Amid Taxpayer Concerns
Virginia has officially enacted a new state budget that includes a historic and unprecedented $2 billion investment in public education funding. Governor Abigail Spanberger recently announced the enactment of this massive spending plan, which marks the largest single allocation toward K-12 schools in the history of the Commonwealth.
- Massive $100 Million Expansion of Environmental Bureaucracy Inserted Into Virginia Budget
The Virginia state legislature has pushed through a massive spending increase for environmental oversight in the latest budget compromise. Under Item 471 #2c, lawmakers have allocated a staggering $100 million in Fiscal Year 2027 to expand environmental monitoring across the Commonwealth.
- Clean Virginia Fund Contributes $50,000 to Friends of Russet Perry
The Clean Virginia Fund, a political action committee tied to the nonprofit Clean Virginia, made a $50,000 donation on June 26, 2026, to Friends of Russet Perry, the campaign committee for Virginia State Senator Russet Perry. This contribution adds to the organization’s extensive record of financial support for candidates in Virginia elections.
- RGGI will bite fast and hard due to the heat wave
By Steve Haner, It is ironic that Virginia’s return to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative carbon tax scheme (RGGI) on Wednesday coincides with a heatwave lasting for days. Predictions are that all RGGI-covered coal plants and natural gas generators in Virginia will run at full speed until the weekend, or even longer, to meet the
- Clean Virginia Donates $10,000 to Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Campaign
Clean Virginia made a $10,000 donation on April 17, 2026, to Friends of Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, the campaign committee for the Virginia Senate candidate representing District 39. The contribution is part of broader support from the Clean Virginia Fund, which has provided a total of $20,000 to Bennett-Parker for Senate in the 2026 cycle according to