New state law mandates review of Dominion’s load forecasting, as data centers raise concerns

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 30, 2026

Words: 651

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Dominion Energy’s annual rate case in September prompted concerns from data centers about how fast the utility connects their industry to the grid. The State Corporation Commission has now ordered a case specifically so the company can explain their rationale for timing when data centers hook up to transmission lines.

Dominion oversees the high-voltage transmission lines that run through their territory, otherwise known as the DOM Zone, which includes large portions of Virginia. When …

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