Patrick Larsen is an Environment and Energy Reporter at VPM News. He covers a range of topics including climate change, energy policy, and water management, with a focus on issues related to environmental services and sustainability. His work has been featured in WHRO Public Media, VPM, and WAMU 88.5.
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Patrick Larsen's coverage is focused on local government, environmental issues, energy, and utilities in the Richmond and Virginia areas. His focus suggests that he would be most receptive to pitches related to local government announcements, environmental initiatives or policies in Virginia, energy-related developments impacting Richmond and surrounding areas.
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"We need to slow down the process."
Residents are split on the utility's proposed 3-gigawatt facility.
The proposal would create the largest regulated utility in the US.
Richmond is looking to add solar panels to city buildings to offset rate increases.
By: Billy Shields, Patrick Larsen
The trio of planned sites were unveiled months before the tech giant’s ties were made public.
Guarantees "not sufficient yet" to convince her to support the merger.
Amid wildlife concerns, fishery regulator considers new harvest caps
By: Patrick Larsen
There’s enough funding to meet needs – but not enough people to spend it
By: Patrick Larsen
There's enough funding to meet needs — but not enough people to spend it.
The first public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 5 in Richmond.
