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Antis Block 15-Mile Pipe Causing Gas Moratorium in Myrtle Beach

Here’s a story that illustrates how the radicalized left continues to destroy jobs and the economy with its kneejerk reaction against *any* fossil fuel pipeline, no matter how large or small. Some five years ago, Dominion Energy announced the River Neck to Kingsburg project, a short 15 miles of 16” natural gas transmission main line that would run in an existing right-of-way with another pipeline along Old River Road near Pamplico in Florence County, SC. It was supposed to be built and flowing in 2022. Dominion still hasn’t built a square inch, thanks to the lawfare launched by the anti-fossil fuelers of the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League. Read More “Antis Block 15-Mile Pipe Causing Gas Moratorium in Myrtle Beach”

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Poll Shows Virginia Voters Strongly Support NatGas-Fired Power

Dominion Energy plans to build small “peaker” electric generating plants in Chesterfield County, VA, near Richmond (see Dominion Plans to Build 1,000-MW Gas Peaker Plant Near Richmond, VA). The Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center (CERC) calls for building four 250-megawatt gas-fired power plants (1,000 MW total) that can jump into action during the coldest and hottest days of the year to help supply enough electricity for 250,000 homes—to keep the lights on because solar and wind are not up to the task. Even though these clean gas-fired plants will replace dirty coal-fired plants, anti-fossil fuelers, flying under the banner of Friends of Chesterfield, oppose the project (see Anti-Fossil Fuelers File Appeal Against Chesterfield Power Plant). Dominion has new ammunition in its fight to build the plants. A new poll shows a majority of Virginia residents strongly favor allowing utilities to build new natural gas generation plants. Read More “Poll Shows Virginia Voters Strongly Support NatGas-Fired Power”

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Anti-Fossil Fuelers File Appeal Against Chesterfield Power Plant

Dominion Energy plans to build four small “peaker” electric generating plants in Chesterfield County, VA, near Richmond (see Dominion Plans to Build 1,000-MW Gas Peaker Plant Near Richmond, VA). The Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center (CERC) calls for building four 250-megawatt gas-fired power plants (1,000 MW total) that can jump into action during the coldest and hottest days of the year to help supply enough electricity for 250,000 homes—to keep the lights on because solar and wind are not up to the task. Even though these clean gas-fired plants will replace dirty coal-fired plants, anti-fossil fuelers, flying under the banner of Friends of Chesterfield, oppose the project. The group filed an appeal on Monday to the Chesterfield County Board of Zoning Appeals, challenging what they say is the county’s “inaction” to block the project. Read More “Anti-Fossil Fuelers File Appeal Against Chesterfield Power Plant”

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Antis Opposed to Gas-Fired Plant Near Richmond Hold Fake Hearing

Dominion Energy plans to build four small “peaker” electric generating plants in Chesterfield County, VA, near Richmond (see Dominion Plans to Build 1,000-MW Gas Peaker Plant Near Richmond, VA). The Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center (CERC) calls for building four 250-megawatt gas-fired power plants (1,000 MW total) that can jump into action during the coldest and hottest days of the year to help supply enough electricity for 250,000 homes—to keep the lights on because solar and wind are not up to the task. In early June, we told you that Dominion was actively looking at changing the location of the proposed project to locate the peakers at an existing power-generating site where two gas-fired plants now operate (see Dominion Plan to Move Location of 4 Va. Gas-Fired Peakers Advances). Dominion made the change in location official in August (see Dominion Officially Changes Location of Chesterfield Peaker Plant). Last night, a local anti group calling itself Friends of Chesterfield held a fake “hearing” to bloviate against the project that would keep their lights on. Read More “Antis Opposed to Gas-Fired Plant Near Richmond Hold Fake Hearing”

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Dominion Energy’s Wokified Plan to Use NatGas as Backup Only

Dominion Energy Virginia yesterday issued its “2024 Integrated Resource Plan” to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) and the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). The document outlines a plan to meet rising power demand through significant investments in new power generation from “every source,” expansion and modernization of the power grid, energy storage, and energy efficiency programs. The problem is (from our perspective), the plan deemphasizes natural gas in favor of unreliable renewables, to the peril of Dominion’s customers. Read More “Dominion Energy’s Wokified Plan to Use NatGas as Backup Only”

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Sale of 3rd & Final LDC from Dominion to Enbridge Now Complete

In September 2023, Dominion Energy and Enbridge co-announced that Dominion had agreed to sell the company’s remaining natural gas local distribution companies (LDCs) that Dominion owns to Enbridge for $14.0 billion, which includes $9.4 billion in cash plus the assumption of debt (see Dominion Energy Loses Mind – Sells Remaining LDC NatGas Businesses). The deal includes three LDCs (local utility companies)—The East Ohio Gas Company, Public Service Company of North Carolina, and Questar Gas Company (along with Wexpro Company). The first of the three deals, the East Ohio Gas Company, officially changed hands in March of this year (see Sale of East Ohio Gas Co. from Dominion to Enbridge Now Complete). The second deal, Questar Gas (serving customers in the western U.S.), closed in June of this year (see Enbridge Completes Acquisition of Questar Gas Company). The third and final LDC deal, Public Service Company of North Carolina (PSNC), closed yesterday.
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Anti-Fossil Fuelers Pack Dominion Open House for Va. Gas Plant

Dominion Energy plans to build four small “peaker” electric generating plants in Chesterfield County, VA, near Richmond (see Dominion Plans to Build 1,000-MW Gas Peaker Plant Near Richmond, VA). The Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center (CERC) calls for building four 250-megawatt gas-fired power plants (1,000 MW total) that can jump into action during the coldest and hottest days of the year to help supply enough electricity for 250,000 homes. Dominion recently changed the location of the proposed plant to occupy an old coal-fired power plant site (see Dominion Officially Changes Location of Chesterfield Peaker Plant). Even though these clean gas-fired plants will replace dirty coal-fired plants, anti-fossil fuelers, flying under the banner of Friends of Chesterfield, continue to oppose the project. Nearly 100 protesters showed up at the first of three open houses Dominion conducted last Thursday. Read More “Anti-Fossil Fuelers Pack Dominion Open House for Va. Gas Plant”

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Dominion Open House for New 45-Mile Pipeline in North Carolina

In February, MDN told you about Dominion Energy’s filing to build a new 45-mile pipeline to connect Equitrans’ (now EQT’s) MVP Southgate pipeline project with Duke Energy’s planned new natural gas power plants on Hyco Lake’s southern shore (see Dominion Energy Announces New 45-Mile Pipeline for North Carolina). As part of the process of building the pipeline, Dominion is holding a series of open houses to allow local residents to ask questions and view maps. A large crowd turned out Wednesday, August 21, at the Yanceyville (Caswell County, NC) open house. CLARIFICATION FROM DOMINION BELOW
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The Biggest Customers for More M-U NatGas in VA, NC, SC

Last week, MDN brought you an article from RBN Energy detailing how more electricity and natural gas will soon be needed in Virginia and the Carolinas for a plethora of new projects in the works (see Pipelines to the Rescue! Delivering M-U Gas to Va. & Carolinas). That post focused on two pipelines that flow Marcellus/Utica molecules to meet the growing need in the Southeast: Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP), now owned by EQT, and Transco (Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line), owned by Williams. RBN has written a “part 2” on the topic, focusing on the customers that will buy the gas to generate electricity or resell it to end users. Read More “The Biggest Customers for More M-U NatGas in VA, NC, SC”

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NC Locals Seek Air Monitoring for Dominion LNG Storage Facility

Dominion Energy wants to build a liquified natural gas (LNG) storage facility in Person County, North Carolina, to enhance natural gas service reliability for residential and business customers in the growing region (see NC Residents Freak Out Over Proposed Dominion LNG Storage Tank). Dominion studied several potential sites and collected a boatload of data during the site selection process. Ultimately, Dominion selected a 504-acre site in the southeast corner of Person County, and they plunked down $12 million to buy it (see Dominion Buys Land for LNG Storage Facility in Person County, NC). Dominion calls the project the Moriah Energy Center. Anti-fossil fuel organizations have whipped up locals living in that area, telling them the chemicals that will be emitted from the facility will cause cancer (see Amped Up Locals Claim LNG Storage in NC Will Cause Cancer). Question: Would fenceline monitoring help assuage residents’ concerns?
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Dominion Officially Changes Location of Chesterfield Peaker Plant

Dominion Energy plans to build four small “peaker” electric generating plants in Chesterfield County, VA, near Richmond (see Dominion Plans to Build 1,000-MW Gas Peaker Plant Near Richmond, VA). The Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center (CERC) calls for building four 250-megawatt gas-fired power plants (1,000 MW total) that can jump into action during the coldest and hottest days of the year to help supply enough electricity for 250,000 homes. In early June, we told you that Dominion is actively looking at changing the location of the proposed project to locate the peakers at an existing power-generating site where two gas-fired plants now operate (see Dominion Plan to Move Location of 4 Va. Gas-Fired Peakers Advances). Chesterfield County blessed the change in location in July (see Va. County OKs Dominion Plan to Change Location of Peaker Plant). Dominion just made the change in location official. Read More “Dominion Officially Changes Location of Chesterfield Peaker Plant”

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Dominion Plan to Change Location of Gas-Fired Peakers Gets Pushback

Dominion Energy plans to build four small “peaker” electric generating plants in Chesterfield County, VA, near Richmond (see Dominion Plans to Build 1,000-MW Gas Peaker Plant Near Richmond, VA). The Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center (CERC) in the James River Industrial Center calls for building four 250-megawatt gas-fired power plants (1,000 MW total) that can jump into action during the coldest and hottest days of the year to help supply enough electricity for 250,000 homes. In early June, we told you that Dominion is actively looking at changing the location of the proposed project to locate the peakers at an existing power-generating site where two gas-fired plants now operate (see Dominion Plan to Move Location of 4 Va. Gas-Fired Peakers Advances). That plan, unsurprisingly, is getting pushback from area residents and anti-fossil fuelers.
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Dominion Drops RGGI Fee Added to Customer Bills in Virginia

In 2021, as he was running for Governor in Virginia, Glenn Youngkin pledged that if he won, he would remove the state from the onerous carbon tax on coal- and gas-fired power plants called the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Youngkin kept his promise, although it took longer than he had hoped (and is still being challenged in court). In addition to not paying as much for electricity post-RGGI, ratepayers just got another gift: Dominion Energy, the primary utility company servicing Virginia, is dropping an average fee of $4.50 per month from the utility bills of Virginia residents.
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Dominion Plan to Move Location of 4 Va. Gas-Fired Peakers Advances

Dominion Energy plans to build four small “peaker” electric generating plants in Chesterfield County, VA, a Richmond suburb (see Dominion Plans to Build 1,000-MW Gas Peaker Plant Near Richmond, VA). The Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center (CERC) in the James River Industrial Center calls for building four 250-megawatt gas-fired power plants (1,000 MW total) that can jump into action during the coldest and hottest days of the year to help supply enough electricity for 250,000 homes. Two weeks ago, MDN told you that Dominion was floating the idea it could relocate the project to the Chesterfield Power Station Property (six miles from the original plan), which is the site of four now-closed coal-fired plants (see Dominion Considers Relocating 4 Gas-Fired Peakers Near Richmond). Looks like “Plan B” is more than just floating an idea. It appears Dominion, based on letters going back and forth, is working with county officials to make the change in location the new plan.
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Dominion Considers Relocating 4 Gas-Fired Peakers Near Richmond

Proposed site for the Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center in the James River Industrial Center and the old/existing Chesterfield Power Station site (click for larger version)

Dominion Energy plans to build four small “peaker” electric generating plants in Chesterfield County, VA, a Richmond suburb (see Dominion Plans to Build 1,000-MW Gas Peaker Plant Near Richmond, VA). The Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center in the James River Industrial Center calls for building four 250-megawatt gas-fired power plants (1,000 MW total) that can jump into action during the coldest and hottest days of the year to help supply enough electricity for 250,000 homes. Dominion is now floating the idea it could relocate the project to the Chesterfield Power Station Property (six miles from the current plan), which is the site of four now-closed coal-fired plants.
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Big Green Uses Locals to Sue Dominion re NC LNG Storage Tank

Dominion Energy wants to build a liquified natural gas (LNG) storage facility in Person County, North Carolina, to enhance natural gas service reliability for residential and business customers in the growing region (see NC Residents Freak Out Over Proposed Dominion LNG Storage Tank). Dominion studied several potential sites and collected a boatload of data during the site selection process, including but not limited to construction feasibility, minimizing landowner impacts, connection to Dominion’s existing natural gas system, and avoiding environmentally sensitive areas. Ultimately, Dominion selected a 504-acre site in the southeast corner of Person County, and they plunked down $12 million to buy it (see Dominion Buys Land for LNG Storage Facility in Person County, NC). Last December, Person County commissioners voted to approve rezoning for the facility over the objections of shrill antis (see Person County, NC Votes to Approve Dominion LNG Storage Facility). The radicals from the Southern Coalition for Social Justice are now suing to reverse the rezoning.
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