Posts Tagged Utilities
A new nuclear energy law will likely mean higher utility bills
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 2, 2024

Starting this summer, Virginia will have a new law encouraging nuclear energy. Michael Pope has more on how the costs will be covered.
A number of bills currently under consideration in Richmond could change how utilities operate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 21, 2022
Members of the General Assembly are considering a number of bills that would change how utilities operate. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
A Congressional Push to Ensure Localities Don’t Shutoff Utilities During Pandemic
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 6, 2020

Before the pandemic struck, the city of Petersburg shut off water to thousands of homes — leaving many without running water during Governor Ralph Northam’s stay-at-home order. (Credit: Ken Lund / Flickr, CC)
Congress is now considering the next round of economic relief prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. And, it might have a provision aimed at helping restore water to dozens of homes in Petersburg. Michael Pope reports.


