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Offshore winds focus of Virginia meeting
An authority promoting the development of wind power off Virginia's coast is scheduled to meet in Richmond. The Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority is meeting Thursday. The agenda includes a discussion of an agreement to protect the rare...
Tags: Wind Power, Environmental Issues, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
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Boat barrier on Roanoke River damaged
Appalachian Power says the rain-swollen Roanoke River has damaged a boat barrier upstream from the company's Niagara hydroelectric dam in Roanoke County. Spokesman Todd Burns told the Roanoke Times the company hopes to have the barrier repaired as...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Hydroelectricity, Appalachian Power Company
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Thousand sign up for Dominion's Green Power program
Dominion Virginia Power says more than 15,000 customers are signed up for its program to support renewable energy. The Richmond-based utility says the Green Power program offers customers the option to match their home electricity use with renewable...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Energy Saving, Alternative Energy
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McDonnell signs Virginia utility regulation bill
Gov. Bob McDonnell has signed legislation changing how Virginia regulators handle electric rates. McDonnell on Thursday signed legislation that eliminates renewable energy bonuses and makes other regulatory changes following a deal between Attorney...
Tags: Ken Cuccinelli, Bob McDonnell, Environmental Issues, Energy Saving, Alternative Energy
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UPDATE: Threat of dam failure in Wythe County decreases
According to Appalachian Power and the National Weather Service, the threat of a dam failure at the Byllesby/Buck hydroelectric dam on the New River has been downgraded. Officials in Wythe County warned residents of a potential dam failure earlier...
Tags: Structural Failures, Environmental Issues, Floods, Weather Warnings, Electricity Production and Distribution
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UPDATE: Appalachian Power says dam situations improve across the region
Assignment ManagerAccording to Appalachian Power and the National Weather Service, the threat of a dam failure at the Byllesby/Buck hydroelectric dam on the New River has been downgraded. Officials in Wythe County warned residents of a potential dam failure earlier...Tags: Structural Failures, James River, Carroll County (Virginia), Weather Warnings, U.S. Geological Survey
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Appalachian Power gets the OK to reduce outflows from Smith Mountain Hydroelectric Project
Because of the dry conditions, Appalachian Power has asked for and received approval to reduce its outflow from the Smith Mountain Hydroelectric Project. Appalachian Power asked for permission from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality on...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Hydroelectricity, Appalachian Power Company
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Environmental group says don't "blow" this opportunity when it comes to wind energy incentives
reporter"Our message today to Congress, don't throw wind off the fiscal cliff," says Sarah Bucci, Environment Virginia. The clock is ticking and this group doesn't want to be caught under the buzzer. Explains Bucci, "Incentives are benefits in place to build...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Asthma, Weather Reports, Energy Saving, Tax Credits
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WDBJ7 goes one on one with Anthony Flaccavento
This week's Election 2012 candidate profile focuses on the 9th District Congressional race. The 9th district is located in the southwest portion of the state and includes Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Floyd, Craig, Carroll, and Grayson Counties, along with...
Tags: Alpha Natural Resources Incorporated, Business, Small Businesses, Parties and Movements, Prescription Drugs
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Martinsville solar company powers first NASCAR trailer
WDBJ7 ReporterIt's not the newest technology but solar powered panels are a new way of keeping the lights on NASCAR has never seen before. "NASCAR is not the traditionally thought of as the most green sport. You think of the fossil fuels the oils the high octane...Tags: Auto Racing, NASCAR, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Environmental Issues, Lifestyle and Leisure
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WDBJ7 goes one-on-one with Congressman Morgan Griffith
In our Election 2012 coverage, we focus on the 9th Congressional District. It is located in the southwestern portion of the state and it includes Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Floyd and Craig Counties and parts of Henry and Roanoke Counties. Incumbent 9th...
Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Alpha Natural Resources Incorporated, Separation of Church and State, Business, Norfolk Southern Corporation
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Wind energy town hall set in Virginia Beach
A Virginia Beach gathering of offshore wind advocates and national industry leaders is coming to a close with a town hall meeting on the green energy. The meeting Thursday night will include a representative from the Offshore Wind Development...
Tags: Wind Power, Environmental Issues, Solar Energy
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