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Dominion ratepayers on the hook again as give turns into take

September 1, 2026 Elizabeth McGowan

Ice from Winter Storm Fern clings to power lines in Tennessee on January 25, 2026. The storm brought extended subzero temperatures and ice to the Mid-Atlantic for more than a week, causing energy consumption to spike. Photo by Reuters Connect

Virginia’s largest utility is asking regulators to OK a long-term plan to recoup costs for high fuel prices. The new charges could wipe out a proposed customer rebate from a NextEra acquisition.

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In Economy, Environment, State Government Tags NextEra, Domion Energy, electricity

Could a Dominion-NextEra marriage be bad news for rooftop solar?

August 18, 2026 Elizabeth McGowan

A worker installs rooftop solar panels on a home in Northern Virginia. (Image via Shutterstock)

Both energy giants have a history of trying to make small, independent solar projects more costly for homeowners and businesses.

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In Economy, State Government, Environment, Business Tags solar, NextEra, Domion Energy

Virginia energy watchdogs urge caution as Dominion-NextEra deal moves ahead

June 8, 2026 Elizabeth McGowan

Tony Smith, CEO of Secure Solar Futures at his office in Staunton, Monday, June 8, 2026. Photo by Christopher Tyree // VCIJ

Advocates for consumers and clean energy see opportunities – and risks – to remake energy policy and practice in Virginia

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In Business, Environment, State Government Tags solar, electricity, Domion Energy, NextEra
 
 
 
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