Virginia State Corporation Commission

Rule Changes

Taking public comment through Nov. 12 ahead of the Nov. 17 evidentiary hearing

Governor Abigail Spanberger asked the State Corporation Commission to reject NextEra's attempt to keep the "Robo Memo" out of the merger hearing, calling the companies' handling of it a sign they misunderstand the review standard. The memo, addressed to former NextEra CEO James Robo, describes an investigation into alleged election interference and bribery in Florida. The commission has not decided whether to admit it.

Updated Yesterday

Built World

Must affirm the plant is needed before construction

Cumberland County supervisors voted 3-1 on October 20 to approve a conditional use permit for Dominion Energy's 3,000-megawatt gas-fired plant near the James River, an hour west of Richmond. The Cumberland Energy Center would be among the largest gas plants in the United States, topped only by a 4,300-megawatt complex in Florida.

Updated Oct 22