Tag: Dominion Energy
Legislators backed by Dominion contributions to appoint Virginia utility commissioners
UPDATE, 3 pm EST Jan 23, 2024: The Virginia House Labor and Commerce Committee announced Tuesday morning that Sam Towell and Kelsey Bagot are likely to fill the SCC Judge...
Virginia bill would bar utilities from charging customers for politics, joining other states
A Virginia lawmaker introduced a bill last week that, if passed, would prohibit the utilities Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power from charging customers for many of their political activities. The...
Dominion Energy loses some of its legislative champions in Virginia primaries
UPDATE: After publication, the official list of candidates certified for the November ballot was released by the Virginia Department of Elections, showing Scott Surovell and Adam Ebbin both have general...
Dominion Energy-funded legislators push bill to boost the utility’s profits
Legislators debate higher profits as Dominion tells investors that bill hikes are on the way
Utility executive contributions surge in Minnesota state senate race
Out-of-state utility execs flood campaign in a district with a population of just 85,000
Virginia Energy Consumer Trust
Virginia Energy Consumer Trust The Virginia Energy Consumer Trust is a pro-gas front group based in Virginia. The group is closely associated with the Virginia Manufacturers Association, an influential industry...
Major investors find electric utilities are not on track to meet decarbonization goals
Electric utilities are failing to align their businesses with the Paris climate agreement goals and investors’ expectations, according to a new scorecard of major emitting companies. The Climate Action 100+...
South Carolina public advocate hires Dominion Energy attorney
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff, whose stated mission is to represent South Carolinians in utility matters before the Public Service Commission, has hired a lawyer who had previously...
Dominion Energy nearly quadruples Virginia political contributions from 2018 to 2020
Utility directed large, repeat contributions to legislators
Dominion Energy rewards Virginia political allies with bipartisan, off-year campaign contributions in 2020
Utility boosted friendly state legislators, despite none facing re-election this year, while executives and lobbyists supported Richmond stalwarts in city races