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Free solar panels available for some Henrico homeowners through Dominion Energy program
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (479+ words) HENRICO COUNTY, Va. " Hundreds of CBS 6 viewers have reached out over the past month saying they were shocked by the sharp increase in their Dominion Energy power bills this winter. For some homeowners in Henrico County looking to reduce their…...
Virginia farmer protects Secretariat's playground from solar farms, data centers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (569+ words) CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. " A sprawling pasture in Caroline County where racing legend Secretariat once grazed as a young colt will be protected from development forever, thanks to a farmer's dedication to preserving Virginia's equine heritage. Kevin Engel, who owns Engel…...
More than 20 states sue EPA over canceled solar power grants for low-income households
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) More than 20 states are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over canceled grants for solar power, challenging the Trump administration's decision to roll back a major clean energy initiative. Earlier this year, the EPA canceled "Solar for All" " a $7 billion program…...
Dominion Energy announces plans to install solar array at CarMax Park after Flying Squirrels' opening season
7+ mon, 14+ hour ago (168+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The Richmond Flying Squirrels may soon feature what could be the largest solar array in Minor League Baseball at their new home. On Tuesday, Dominion Energy announced plans to install more than 1,700 solar panels on the two-tiered roof…...
Trump mulls deporting Musk as feud escalates over 'Big, Beautiful' spending bill
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (374+ words) President Donald Trump and businessman Elon Musk are continuing their feud after Musk criticized President Trump's tax and spending proposal currently being considered by Congress. The bill would extend expiring tax cuts approved in 2017, cut Medicaid and food stamp funding,…...
GRTC unveils EV charging stations for fleet of on-demand vehicles
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (318+ words) GRTC unveiled brand-new electric vehicle charging stations Tuesday morning, part of an effort to help more people while helping the environment. " GRTC unveiled brand-new electric vehicle charging stations Tuesday morning, part of an effort to help more people while helping…...
Protesters rebelling against Elon Musk, purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1549+ words) Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk's purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump began amassing outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. on Saturday. HENRICO COUNTY, Va. " Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk's purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump began amassing…...
Virginia Democrats reap fundraising gains as they center campaigns around Elon Musk
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (452+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Democrats vying to shield their statehouse majority and flip the governor's mansion in November raised millions of dollars more than Republicans in the first three months of 2025, according to newly released campaign finance reports, securing a cash…...
As Elon Musk wields power in DC, Tesla remains under investigation
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (975+ words) Patrick is a national investigative reporter devoted to accuracy, clarity and fairness. His reporting relies on data, records and brave people willing to share their experiences. Dillon Angulo could see a long future ahead with his girlfriend, Naibel Benavides Leon....
PHOTOS: Crowd protests outside West End Tesla dealership to 'fight for America"
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (94+ words) Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk's purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump began amassing outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. " and in Henrico's West End on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk's purge of the U.S. government under President Donald…...