Shawn Kelly

The State Corporation Commission has approved Dominion Energy’s proposed Chesterfield peaker plant without conditions, advancing a project that will increase long-term costs for Virginia customers despite readily available, lower-cost alternatives that strengthen grid reliability.

The Commission rejected Appalachian Power’s proposal, preserving Net Energy Metering for customer-owned solar RICHMOND, VA – Today the Virginia State Corporation Commission rejected a proposal by Appalachian Power Company that would have drastically reduced the value of customer-owned rooftop solar in their territory. By preserving the current net energy metering structure, the Commission protected a critical program that allows […]

Virginia’s State Corporation Commission conditionally approved Dominion Energy’s proposed 15-year energy plan, but noted that it fails to address Virginia’s statutory requirement for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045. Canary Media spoke with United’s Shawn Kelly, who stated that the proposal must support a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future by making use of proven advanced energy solutions, such as energy efficiency and battery storage.

The State Corporation Commission released its order on Dominion Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

Dominion Energy’s recent plan to meet increased load growth ignores Virginia’s 2045 mandate—established under the Virginia Clean Economy Act—to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity. United’s Shawn Kelly spoke with Canary Media about the plan, noting that it limits the usage of proven, cost-effective advanced energy technologies (including wind, solar, demand response, and virtual power plants) to meet growing demand within the state.

In an opinion piece for The Baltimore Sun, United’s Shawn Kelly discusses the urgent need for Maryland to shift away from natural gas pipelines towards cleaner energy solutions to combat rising costs and climate change.