[THIS STORY has been updated to include a PSC order issued Monday.] dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – The 1,154-acre Brandonville Solar project could see PSC approval in less than […]
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Brandonville Solar seeks PSC OK for Preston solar project
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – A company called Brandonville Solar has applied for a Public Service Commission siting certificate for a 100 megawatt solar project. The project would sit […]
Senate committee advances bill to promote coal and gas power over wind and solar
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – The Senate Energy Committee gave its blessing on Thursday to a bill aimed at incentivizing utility companies to invest in coal, natural gas and […]
PJM forecasts ‘significant growth’ in power demand over next 20 years
MORGANTOWN – PJM Interconnection – the regional power grid operator – is predicting a “significant growth in electricity demand” over the next 20 years. PJM estimates the […]
Here comes the sun, at Fawley Music: Sabraton business going 100% solar
Walk in at Fawley Music on any given day and you’ll likely hear it. The hot guitar solo. Or, the attempted hot guitar solo, whenever a customer […]
Report: PJM needs better planning for higher electricity demand and more plant retirements
A new report released Tuesday morning and sponsored by advocacy group Americans for a Clean Energy Grid says that PJM – the regional transmission organization – is […]
Mon Power, Potomac Edison start work on Rivesville solar plant site
MORGANTOWN — Mon Power and Potomac Edison have begun work on their second of five planned solar power sites. With their Fort Martin site up and running, […]
PSC approves reduced Mon Power/Potomac Edison base-rate hike, compromise net-metering credit achieved in settlements
MORGANTOWN — The state Public Service Commission has approved a pair of settlements in Mon Power’s and Potomac Edison’s base rate case, which included a reduced net-metering […]
Solar for safety: Two groups proposing panel-equipped ‘resilience hubs’ for shelters during weather emergencies
Drenching rains. Paralyzing bouts of cold and snow — followed by record-breaking high temperatures the next week, or the next day, even. Lashing rains and winds that […]
House divides over energy, raw milk bills; sends Randall Reid-Smith bill to governor
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates held some lively debate and saw a divided vote over a couple energy-related bills and a raw milk bill on Monday. […]
