AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUtility Merger: Richmond City Council delayed a vote on a resolution seeking job, customer-bill and climate commitments from Dominion Energy and NextEra until Dec. 14. State regulators are scheduled to begin merger hearings Nov. 17. Power Demand: PJM expects winter electricity demand across its region, including Virginia, to set a record as power reserves tighten. Data centers are among the drivers of rising demand, sharpening questions about grid capacity and costs. Data Center Policy: Virginia lawmakers are preparing to take up affordability and data center issues in 2027, amid growing scrutiny of the industry’s electricity needs and local impacts. Major Project: Construction has begun on a $450 million Navy housing complex in Newport News, planned for 750 apartments, retail space and parking, with the Navy covering most of the cost. Airport Investment: Dulles International’s new Concourse E, with 14 gates, restaurants and a passenger lounge, is set to begin service this week.
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