Public comments sought for Dominion Energy rate review including charge to opt out of smart meters

Every two years, the State Corporation Commission scrutinizes the rates and fees Dominion Energy Virginia charges its customers. 

“In the review, the SCC will analyze the company’s base rates, which account for approximately half of a customer’s monthly bill, as well as the terms and conditions for the provision of generation, distribution and transmission services,” reads a press release sent out by the SCC on Friday.

As part of the process, Virginians are invited to offer comment in a variety of ways including telephone, in person, or in writing. 

Dominion is seeking changes as part of the review. For instance, they are seeking permission to charge customers who opt out of smart meters $10.35 a month. They also want to increase the monthly customer charge from $7.58 to $9.05. 

Written comments can be made through November 20 through the SCC website. If you click here, it is at the bottom of a long list of other items pending before the SCC.

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