Environmental advocates file expert testimony regarding Dominion Energy transmission costs; groups urge SCC to require data centers to pay for supplemental facility expenses
On May 1, 2026, Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”) filed an application to increase its transmission cost rider revenue requirement by $124.7 million. Under Va. Code § 56-585.1(A)(4), Dominion is allowed to recover the costs of transmission services provided by PJM, including administrative expenses and new facility construction costs, through a rate adjustment clause. Dominion’s transmission costs are recovered through a combination of base rates and the utility’s transmission rate adjustment clause, […]
SCC schedules hearing regarding Dominion Energy application to increase fuel recovery rider
On May 1, Dominion Energy Virginia filed an application to increase its fuel recovery rider, called the “fuel factor.” Dominion’s fuel factor consists of a “current period” recovery factor and a “prior period” recovery factor. For the current period, Dominion projects fuel expenses of approximately $2.69 billion during the next rate year. For the prior period recovery […]
SCC approves new rate schedule for Appalachian Power large energy users, including data centers
On March 24, 2025, Appalachian Power Company (“APCo”) filed a petition for approval of new terms and conditions for certain large energy users, including data centers. The petition would modify the terms of APCo’s Large Power Service tariff (designated “Rate Schedule L.P.S.”). The revised Schedule L.P.S. would apply to new large load additions “greater than or equal […]
SCC schedules hearing regarding Dominion Energy request to securitize unrecovered fuel costs
On May 29, 2026, Dominion Energy Virginia filed a petition, pursuant to § 56-249.6:2 of the Code of Virginia, for authority to refinance certain unrecovered (or “deferred”) fuel cost balances by issuing “deferred fuel cost bonds.” Dominion’s petition cites 2026 legislation that authorizes the utility to request SCC approval to securitize a portion of its […]