Appalachian power solar program
Virginia law expands shared solar into coal country, but key
After languishing since 2022, a revamped measure to launch a shared solar program in southwest Virginia found daylight this year. The General Assembly gave the go-ahead to a pair of measures (SB 255, HB 108) directing utility regulators to set up Appalachian Power''s inaugural 50 megawatt program by Jan. 1 spite the modest size laid out in the new law,
Shared solar bills clear General Assembly
Under Dominion''s program, the costs and credits of participating in a shared solar program are bundled into a subscriber''s electric bill. Under Appalachian''s new program, billing for the solar company is expected to be handled separately from a customer''s regular electric bill because combining the two bills would be too expensive for the utility to set up, Surovell has said.
Appalachian Power Files Its Most Robust Renewables Plan to
Appalachian Power seeks to acquire or contract for 294 megawatts (MW) of solar and 204 MW of wind power over the next three years as part of its long-range plan to meet the renewable energy targets established by the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA). Passed in 2020 by the General Assembly, the law requires the utility to file an annual plan with the Virginia
Bills Could Expand Shared Solar Programs in Dominion, Appalachian Power
A separate bill would create a shared solar program in Appalachian Power Company territory throughout Southwest Virginia. Three Virginia electric co-ops ask to make community solar programs permanent. Del. Rip Sullivan, who carried this year''s bill to change the Dominion program, said the initial iteration of the shared solar program brought
Virginia expands community solar access with new law
SB 255/HB 108 will create a shared solar program of 50 MW for Appalachian Power Company. Both bills require consideration of the benefits of shared solar to the electric grid and to the state in calculating the minimum bill for each utility. Combined, these bills are far less ambitious than what was originally envisioned by industry at the
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New laws expand solar access for Virginians
Appalachian Power''s program would be smaller — just 50 megawatts to begin with — reflecting its smaller Southwest Virginia service area. The new laws also require state regulators to take into account the "benefits of shared solar to the electric grid and to the Commonwealth" when determining the minimum monthly bill for program
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Solar power in Virginia has seen a significant increase in recent years, but it still only comprises 2% of the state''s total energy draw. Not content to sit in ninth place in solar capacity in the nation, the state has an ambitious plan to expand solar installations to meet a 100% renewable pledge by 2045 – five years before many other states'' net-zero targets.
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Appalachian Power Company began to purchase electricity generated at the Leatherwood Solar facility in Henry County in 2021. The facility has a capacity of 20 megawatts, or enough to power about
Shared solar program approved for Appalachian Power customers
Shared solar program for Appalachian Power customers fails in General Assembly A bill introduced by Sen. John Edwards would have allowed customers to purchase solar power directly from a third
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Appalachian Power deal lifts public entities'' solar cap
Appalachian Power announced Wednesday that a deal it has negotiated with public, or non-jurisdictional, customers in its territory will significantly boost long-stalled access to less-expensive solar.
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Bills could expand shared solar programs in Dominion, Appalachian Power
A separate bill would create a shared solar program in Appalachian Power Company territory throughout Southwest Virginia. Del. Rip Sullivan, who carried this year''s bill to change the Dominion program, said the initial iteration of the shared solar program brought " solar developers who were not in Virginia into Virginia," which created
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Shared solar bills clear House panel
The coalition is a national trade association representing more than 100 solar companies, businesses and nonprofits. House Bill 108, sponsored by Del. Rip Sullivan Jr., D-Fairfax County, would establish a shared solar program for Appalachian Power, which with nearly 500,000 customers is the second-largest electric utility in the state behind Dominion Energy
New laws expand solar access for Virginians
Dominion Energy''s shared solar program will expand and state regulators will start work on establishing a similar option for Appalachian Power Company customers, per bills sponsored by state Sen. Scott Surovell
Va. solar program a first for municipal customers
In a nutshell, SB 1393 required Dominion and Appalachian Power to conduct a community solar pilot program for retail customers. Utility regulators laid out the law''s parameters in 2018. In the meantime, thousands of customers are enrolled in the SB 1393-affiliated community solar program Dominion is rolling out in late spring or early
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Youngkin OKs shared solar bills
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has given his OK to legislation that will create a shared solar program for Appalachian Power customers and expand Dominion Energy''s existing program. SB 255, from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax County, and HB 108, from Del. Rip Sullivan Jr., D-Fairfax County, will create a 50-megawatt shared solar
Appalachian Power Seeks Renewable Energy Projects with
Request Supports Virginia's Goal to Reach 100% Clean Energy by 2050 Appalachian Power today issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for up to 300 megawatts (MWs) of solar and/or wind generation resources. The request for bids is the first in a series of RFPs Appalachian Power will issue this year to comply with provisions of the Virginia Clean
Bill would allow Appalachian Power customers to purchase solar
Appalachian Power Company began to purchase electricity generated at the Leatherwood Solar facility in Henry County in 2021. The facility has a capacity of 20 megawatts, or enough to power about
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Power pole replica a hit with high school students. Built by an Appalachian Power line mechanic, the scaled down version of a distribution pole gave Glenvar High School students in Virginia an up-close view of the equipment and opportunity to experience first-hand what it''s like to close-in a fuse. Read more
Appalachian Power deal lifts public entities'' solar cap | Energy
In tandem, a pilot program covering third-party power purchase agreements is capped at 40 MW. The last contract was restrictive and unclear on that front, saying only that public ratepayers must own and operate their solar array. The Clean Economy Act requires Appalachian Power to procure 600 MW of solar by 2030. Appalachian Power, a
Appalachian Power files its most robust renewables plan to date
Appalachian Power intends to meet its VCEA targets primarily through investments in solar, wind, energy storage, and purchase of market renewable energy certificates (RECs). The company''s short-term plans are to add nearly 500 MW of solar and wind power to the company''s renewables portfolio over the next three years.
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Does Appalachian Power have solar?
The Clean Economy Act requires Appalachian Power to procure 600 MW of solar by 2030. Appalachian Power, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, serves 537,055 Virginia customers via 556,999 meters.
Will Appalachian Power acquire 294 megawatts of solar & wind power?
January 04, 2022 ROANOKE, Va. – Appalachian Power seeks to acquire or contract for 294 megawatts (MW) of solar and 204 MW of wind power over the next three years as part of its long-range plan to meet the renewable energy targets established by the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA).
How many kW of solar is in Appalachian Power territory?
Just 22 kW of the nearly 34,000 kW of solar installed at K-12 schools across Virginia is in Appalachian Power territory, according to research by the nonprofit Generation 180. Credit: Generation 180 / Courtesy
What is Appalachian Power's largest wind project?
The largest project in the short-term plan will add 204 MW of wind energy to the company’s renewables portfolio. Located in Illinois, the project is expected to be operational in December 2024, and represents Appalachian Power’s largest wind resource project to date.
What is Appalachian Power's new contract with 162 public entities?
After more than a year of negotiations, Appalachian Power has agreed to a new contract with 162 public entities in the state that will allow them to pursue significantly more solar power before hitting a limit. Workers install solar panels at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Montgomery County, Virginia. Credit: Secure Futures / Courtesy
Does Dominion have a shared solar program?
“These programs expand access for people who want solar as their primary energy source,” said Caitlin Vincent, state affairs senior manager for the nonprofit trade group Solar Energy Industries Association. Dominion has been operating its shared solar program since 2022 at a capacity of 150 megawatts.