Across Virginia, coverage here takes in electric, gas, water and communication services. Reporting tracks infrastructure projects, utility rates and the regulatory decisions that govern grid reliability.
The companies agreed to most of the state's proposed conditions on their $67 billion merger, but state staff still recommend denying it as currently structured.
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November 3, 2026
Valley Link Cost Estimate Rises to $5.1 BillionCost estimates for the Valley Link transmission project have nearly doubled since 2024, and its in-service date has been pushed back to 2031.
November 3, 2026
Old Dominion Power Seeks 23% Base Rate HikeThe utility's request to state regulators would add about $43 a month to local residential bills, according to the company's filing.
October 30, 2026
NextEra and Dominion to File Merger Rebuttal TestimonyThe energy companies will submit testimony to Virginia regulators on November 2 regarding their proposed merger.
October 29, 2026
Utilities Propose New Power Line for VirginiaAppalachian Power, Dominion Energy, and FirstEnergy are planning a transmission project to meet rising electricity demand.
October 27, 2026
Dominion Energy Reports First Grid Utilization MetricsThe utility submitted data to Virginia regulators following a state mandate requiring new grid transparency.
October 27, 2026
Virginia Regulators Challenge NextEra Acquisition of DominionState staff recommend rejecting the $67 billion merger, citing concerns over future ratepayer bills and financial stability.
October 20, 2026
Dominion Reports Grid Capacity Usage for VirginiaThe utility provider disclosed its annual capacity metrics following a new state law.
October 19, 2026
Spanberger Urges Rejection of Dominion-NextEra MergerThe governor and commission staff are raising concerns about risks inherent in the massive $67 billion utility deal.
October 14, 2026
HRSD Completed Underwater Pipeline SegmentThe utility agency finished a new underwater connection linking Newport News and Suffolk infrastructure.
October 12, 2026
Virginia Will Open Heating Aid Applications TuesdayResidents can apply for federal energy assistance starting October 13 to help cover heating bills for the upcoming winter season.
Day to day, that means monitoring rate increase requests, grid performance during weather events, expansions of broadband and the transition toward renewable energy. Reporting reaches every corner of the state, from the highly populated urban corridors to the rural reaches served by cooperatives. The rugged geography of the region often dictates how physical infrastructure is maintained and where broadband access is extended. Regulatory commission decisions on rate structures and environmental mandates define the environment in which providers operate.
