Large-scale solar development is widespread in rural Virginia. Such projects usually require special use permit approval at the county level, among other actions. In the face of citizen opposition to large solar projects, often of the "not in my backyard" variety, some Virginia county governing bodies...
GreeneHurlocker, PLC is pleased to announce that prominent land use and zoning attorney Ann Neil Cosby has joined the firm as a partner in its Richmond office, effective November 1, 2023. Cosby will significantly bolster and expand the firm’s growing land use and zoning practice, which...
In a case of first impression, the Virginia State Corporation Commission issued a Final Order holding that CNX Corporation’s proposed natural gas service to a large customer in Virginia, and CNX’s current service to a generation plant, is not “non-utility gas service” under Virginia law....
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) into law on August 16, 2022. The legislation set aside $369 billion over ten years to support renewable energy investment and production. It includes, among other things, a comprehensive list of tax breaks for...
Virginia Commission Approves Keydet Solar Facilities, Allows for Amendments to Solar CPCNs On May 30, 2023, the Virginia State Corporation Commission issued a final order granting Keydet Solar Company, LLC’s (“Keydet”) application for certificates of public convenience and necessity (“CPCNs”) for a 145 MW solar facility...
“We are thrilled to have Andy and Eric become equity members of our growing firm,” said GreeneHurlocker co-founding member Brian Greene. “Day in and day out, they demonstrate excellence in their practices, commitment to their clients and a dedication to the firm.”...
On February 7, 2023, well-known venture capitalist Mike Solana tweeted his point of view about the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal industry: “There will probably be a 12 to 24 month sweet spot for lawyers smart enough to use AI...
In the excitement of the “idea” phase of a startup’s life, it is easy for its founders to forget that the company’s only real asset at that time is its intellectual property (“IP”). If the founders are able to decide on an appropriate split of...
The excitement of a startup often clouds founders thinking. They are amped up to go into business with friends, or at least with people they think they can be successful with in the future. If the founders are able to decide on an appropriate split of...
The Virginia Energy Innovation Act (“VEIA”) became law on July 1, 2022. The purpose of the VEIA was to encourage natural gas utilities to invest in biogas facilities. Roanoke Gas Company wasted no time in seeking approval of a biogas facility. On August 3, 2022,...