Opinion ID: 1058364
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Heading: Standing Challenge

Text: Initially, we observe that Dominion challenges the standing of Appalachian Voices to oppose the application and to maintain this appeal. However, Dominion did not raise the issue of standing during the proceeding before the Commission. In Martin v. Ziherl, 269 Va. 35, 607 S.E.2d 367 (2005), we held that [a] basic principle of appellate review is that, with few exceptions not relevant here, arguments made for the first time on appeal will not be considered. Id. at 39, 607 S.E.2d at 368. Accordingly, we need not consider Dominion's challenge to Appalachian Voices' standing for the first time on appeal. Furthermore, [w]hile we will not entertain a standing challenge made for the first time on appeal, the Court will consider, sua sponte, whether a decision would be an advisory opinion because the Court does not have the power to render a judgment that is only advisory. Id. at 40, 607 S.E.2d at 369. The record of this case clearly presents a real controversy, the resolution of which does not constitute an advisory opinion.