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Dominion Power to issue refunds, reduce rates

Posted by Steve Szkotak ASSOCIATED PRESS on November 6 1:46 a.m.

Virginia's largest electric utility agreed to a proposed settlement Thursday to return nearly $400 million to customers and reduce monthly electric bills.

Va. Supreme Court upholds power line

Posted by Larry O'Dell ASSOCIATED PRESS on November 5 12:46 p.m.

The Virginia Supreme Court upheld permits for construction of a multistate power line Thursday, rejecting a claim by the project's opponents that state regulators ceded too much authority to the federal government.

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3 senators join forces to rescue climate bill

Posted by Dina Cappiello ASSOCIATED PRESS on November 5 12:46 p.m.

A trio of senators with different political views launched a rescue effort Wednesday for troubled climate legislation.

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McDonnell ticket leads race for cash, votes

Posted by Sarah Abruzzese on November 5 12:46 p.m.

Republican Robert F. McDonnell is leading by 12 points heading into Election Day, according to a poll released Sunday.

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Zero-emissions ultracapacitors recharge in minutes

Posted by Tim Devaney THE WASHINGTON TIMES on November 5 12:46 p.m.

When the bus driver started the new electric engine, it was so quiet he turned the key twice to make sure it was running.

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2010 green car finalists named

Posted by on November 5 12:46 p.m.

Green Car Journal has just announced its five finalists for the 2010 Green Car of the Year, including the Audi A3 TDI, Honda Insight, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Toyota Prius and Volkswagen Golf TDI.

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