Hearing underway to decide whether Dominion can raise customer bills by $21 per month

Dominion proposes higher utility rates, new rate class for data centers

Dominion Energy offices in Richmond, Va. (Photo by Parker Michels-Boyce for The Virginia Mercury)Dominion Energy is proposing a rate increase for residential customers that will add on an additional $10.51 a month starting in 2027. The State Corporation Commission, which held its first hearing about the possible rate increase on Tuesday, will consider the company’s reasoning for the rate hike and their proposed fuel rate increase that will add a…

Virginians express concern on Dominion rate increases as SCC hearing begins

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Hearing underway to decide whether Dominion can raise customer bills by $21 per month

RICHMOND, Va. A multi-day hearing has begun in Richmond to determine whether Dominion Energy can raise customers' electric bills. Two cases that will have significant impacts across Virginia are now underway before the State Corporation Commission (SCC), the entity that regulates the utility monopoly.On day one of proceedings, the SCC heard from members of the public, many of whom called in by phone to voice concerns that they simply can't affor…

Dominion Energy wants to increase bills by 15% as customers question if data centers are paying their share

Dominion Energy proposes a 15% rate increase in Virginia, sparking concerns about rising electricity costs due to data centers. Decision expected by January.

SCC to discuss Dominion's proposed rate increase in public hearing

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- The State Corporation Commission is holding a public hearing over the next several days with Dominion Energy for its proposed rate increase. Dominion says it would be the first core rate increase since 1992 — which raised the eyebrows of Dominion customer Dennis Miller of Virginia Beach. Miller showed WAVY two bills with similar usage — one from July, the other from 2020 - that showed an increase in the total bill. The …