Jefferson Forum: Virginia Democrats want to talk about rising electric bills, just not the biggest cost driver
Virginia Democrats are addressing rising electric bills, though critics argue they are ignoring the impact of clean energy mandates. The Virginia Clean Economy Act is cited as a primary driver for more than half of Dominion Energy's recent rate increases.
More than half of Dominion Energy's rate increases are coming from clean energy mandates in the Virginia Clean Economy Act.
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