Posts Tagged ‘irp’
Appalachian Voices applauds introduction of legislation to increase public participation in Tennessee Valley Authority planning process
The TVA Increase Rate of Participation Act proposes changes to increase public participation in the federally owned utility’s integrated resource planning process, while also requiring the utility to take into account certain factors to ensure the plan will result in sustainable, reliable and affordable energy for people in the Tennessee Valley region.
Read MoreAdvocates weigh in on Tennessee Valley Authority’s long-term planning process as comment period closes
TVA’s draft IRP provides a range of options, some of which double down on fossil fuels by unfairly limiting renewable energy and proposing a massive buildout of methane gas power plants.
Read MoreDominion Energy’s lack of long-term planning remains clear as SCC proceedings conclude
Contact: Tasha Durrett, tdurrett@selcva.org RICHMOND, VA. – After three days of testimony, proceedings at the State Corporation Commission to consider Dominion Energy’s “Integrated Resource Plan” have concluded. The Commission will now determine, based on the evidence, whether Dominion’s long-term plan to meet electricity needs is reasonable and in the public interest. The Southern Environmental Law…
Read MoreWhy is Dominion’s IRP important for Virginia’s future?
In Virginia, electric utilities providing public services are regulated to ensure that they balance reliability, sustainability, and affordability. That balancing act is what “integrated resource planning” is all about. In this blog, we dive into the recent plan from Dominion Virginia Power, the heavyweight in the state’s electric sector whose choices affect not only its customers, but virtually all of us, and our environment.
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