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Proposed Mill Stone battery energy storage system in Chesapeake nears vote from city leaders
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (920+ words) A battery energy storage system works by pulling power off the grid during off-peak hours, typically at night, and pushing it back onto the grid when demand is highest — during heat waves, winter storms, or other high-usage periods. "When a…...
Virginia Beach City Council votes unanimously to purchase and protect Crab Creek land from development
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (339+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to purchase nearly half an acre of land near Crab Creek, protecting the area from future development. The 10-0 vote will allow the city to finalize the purchase of five…...
Bill would help create Virginia coastal policy amid rising sea level
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (725+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — There could soon be statewide guidance on how to tackle issues that shape marine policy and advise on habitat, wetlands and coastal resilience policies. Del. Alex Askew, D-Norfolk, introduced House Bill 390 to form a committee of 10 science, environmental,…...
Virginia Beach Tree Canopy Loss
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (225+ words) Pleasure House Point is home to a wetlands renovation project that began in March of this year. The goal is to restore eight acres of tidal wetlands in the Pleasure House Point area. The tidal wetlands are important for animal…...