Dominion seeks rate hike
Dominion Energy Virginia is seeking an increase in the base rate of $8.51 per month in 2026 plus another $2 monthly increase in 2027 for the typical residential customer.
Dominion also wants to raise the monthly fuel rate for the average customer by $10.92, starting on July 1.
If the rate hikes are approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, the average electricity bill for homeowners would increase by 15 percent from $140 per month to $161 in January 2027.
According to a Dominion press release, the proposed increase “reflects significant inflationary pressures since 2023” and the need for new investments to serve a growing number of customers. The company cites rising costs for labor and materials, including cables and wires, utility poles, transformers, and power generation equipment.
“Outside of major storms, we deliver uninterrupted power 99.9 percent of the time, and we’re significantly reducing storm-related outages as well,” said Ed Baine, president of utility operations. “This proposal allows us to continue investing in reliability and to serve our customers’ growing needs.”
If approved, this would be the company’s first base rate increase since 1992, Dominion states.
Dominion is also proposing a new rate class for high-energy users, such as data centers. Under the proposal, high energy users would be required to make a 14-year commitment to pay for their requested power – even if they use less.
4 responses to “Dominion seeks rate hike”
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How about Dominion concentrating on keeping the power on during simple wind and rain events….And, when putting in a power outage ticket – how about some feedback as to what causes the outage….come on – its 2025 and the reliability of power in Norther Virginia is akin to a third world country- like Cuba…
Street Light on Valleycrest Blvd has been out since February 17. Dominion has been called 3 times. Still, the light is out.
How come Dominion has not buried power lines all over the area? What is it waiting for?
Mark: Some times you need to telephone VDOT — I needed to give them the numbers on the actual pole when I was reporting outages.
In Fairfax County, you should contact Dominion Virginia Power or the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) to report streetlight outages. If the streetlight is located at a major interchange, you should contact the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) instead.
For Dominion Virginia Power, you can call 1-866-DOM-HELP (366-4357), TTY 711.
For NOVEC, you can call 1-888-335-0500, TTY 711.
If you need to report an outage for a streetlight on a private road, it is the responsibility of the light’s owner, such as a homeowner’s association, to relay the report to the power supplier.
Additionally, Fairfax County has a new Streetlight Reporting Map that can be used to report streetlight outages from your desktop or mobile device. This map helps you find pole numbers and report issues more easily.
If the streetlight is in the Town of Fairfax, you should complete an online form provided by DC Electric to report the outage