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The Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) supports the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. The PUR's chief function is supporting the Commission in its goal to ensure Virginia consumers receive adequate utility services at just and reasonable rates.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Regulating Body | Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) |
| Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) | Supports the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry |
| Retail Rate Regulation | Re-established in 2007 |
| Electricity Customers | Most of the electricity customers in the Commonwealth |
| Electricity Customers with Annual Demands Greater than Five Megawatts | Option to shop for competitive electricity supply |
| Retail Customers of Virginia’s Two Largest Gas Companies | Option to select other companies to provide their gas supply service |
| Electric Service Territories | Appalachian Power Company, Dominion Energy Virginia, Kentucky Utilities (serving Virginia as Old Dominion Power) |
| Electric Cooperatives | Owned by the members they serve |
| Office Hours | 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Physical Address | Division of Public Utility Regulation, P.O. Box 1197, Richmond, Virginia 23218 |
| Phone | (804) 371-9611 |
| Toll-free | 1-800-552-7945 |
| Fax | (804) 371-9350 |
| UtilityReg@scc.virginia.gov |
What You'll Learn
Electric cooperatives regulated by the SCC
The Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. Its chief function is supporting the Commission in its goal to ensure Virginia consumers receive adequate utility services at just and reasonable rates.
The Commission regulates electric cooperatives, which are owned by the members they serve. The 2007 General Assembly passed legislation (Senate Bill 1416 and House Bill 3068) re-establishing retail rate regulation for most of the electricity customers in the Commonwealth.
Electricity customers with annual demands greater than five megawatts have the option to shop for competitive electricity supply. The 2007 legislation continued the policy to allow retail customers of Virginia’s two largest gas companies, Columbia Gas and Washington Gas Light, to select other companies to provide their gas supply service.
The Division of Public Utility Regulation provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. Its chief function is supporting the Commission in its goal to ensure Virginia consumers receive adequate utility services at just and reasonable rates.
The Commission regulates electric cooperatives, which are owned by the members they serve. The 2007 General Assembly passed legislation (Senate Bill 1416 and House Bill 3068) re-establishing retail rate regulation for most of the electricity customers in the Commonwealth.
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Rate regulation information on the SCC site
The Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. Its chief function is supporting the Commission in its goal to ensure Virginia consumers receive adequate utility services at just and reasonable rates.
The Energy Regulation in Virginia section of the SCC site provides information on rate regulation, as well as competitive service and aggregation.
The 2007 General Assembly passed legislation (Senate Bill 1416 and House Bill 3068) re-establishing retail rate regulation for most of the electricity customers in the Commonwealth. Electricity customers with annual demands greater than five megawatts have the option to shop for competitive electricity supply.
The Commission is providing links to the archived webcast feed from the December 16, 2024 Technical Conference, edited into sections per panel.
The official transcript for the Technical Conference will be made available through the Commission’s docket search under case PUR-2024-00144.
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Support to the Commission from the Division of Public Utility Regulation
The Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. Its chief function is supporting the Commission in its goal to ensure Virginia consumers receive adequate utility services at just and reasonable rates. While Virginia does not provide a wholly competitive energy market, options exist for alternative solutions for meeting energy needs. The Energy Regulation in Virginia section of the SCC site provides information on rate regulation, as well as competitive service and aggregation.
The Division of Public Utility Regulation is located at Box 1197 Richmond, Virginia 23218 and can be contacted via phone at (804) 371-9611, toll-free at 1-800-552-7945, fax at (804) 371-9350, or email at UtilityReg@scc.virginia.gov.
The Division of Public Utility Regulation provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. Its chief function is supporting the Commission in its goal to ensure Virginia consumers receive adequate utility services at just and reasonable rates. While Virginia does not provide a wholly competitive energy market, options exist for alternative solutions for meeting energy needs. The Energy Regulation in Virginia section of the SCC site provides information on rate regulation, as well as competitive service and aggregation.
The Division of Public Utility Regulation is located at Box 1197 Richmond, Virginia 23218 and can be contacted via phone at (804) 371-9611, toll-free at 1-800-552-7945, fax at (804) 371-9350, or email at UtilityReg@scc.virginia.gov.
The Division of Public Utility Regulation provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. Its chief function is supporting the Commission in its goal to ensure Virginia consumers receive adequate utility services at just and reasonable rates. While Virginia does not provide a wholly competitive energy market, options exist for alternative solutions for meeting energy needs. The Energy Regulation in Virginia section of the SCC site provides information on rate regulation, as well as competitive service and aggregation.
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Electric service territories regulated by the SCC
The Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) supports the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. The Commission regulates electric cooperatives, which are owned by the members they serve.
The 2007 General Assembly passed legislation (Senate Bill 1416 and House Bill 3068) re-establishing retail rate regulation for most of the electricity customers in the Commonwealth. Electricity customers with annual demands greater than five megawatts have the option to shop for competitive electricity supply.
The Energy Regulation in Virginia section of the SCC site provides information on rate regulation, as well as competitive service and aggregation.
The Commission regulates electric cooperatives, which are owned by the members they serve. The following is a list of investor-owned electric companies regulated by the SCC.
Appalachian Power Company
Dominion Energy Virginia
Kentucky Utilities (serving Virginia as Old Dominion Power)
The official transcript for the Technical Conference will be made available through the Commission’s docket search under case PUR-2024-00144.
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Alternative solutions for energy needs in Virginia
The Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) supports the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. The Commission's goal is to ensure Virginia consumers receive adequate utility services at just and reasonable rates.
The 2007 General Assembly passed legislation (Senate Bill 1416 and House Bill 3068) re-establishing retail rate regulation for most of the electricity customers in the Commonwealth. Electricity customers with annual demands greater than five megawatts have the option to shop for competitive electricity supply.
The Energy Regulation in Virginia section of the SCC site provides information on rate regulation, as well as competitive service and aggregation.
The SCC regulates electric cooperatives, which are owned by the members they serve.
The SCC also regulates investor-owned electric companies, including Appalachian Power Company, Dominion Energy Virginia, and Kentucky Utilities (serving Virginia as Old Dominion Power).
The Commission provides links to the archived webcast feed from the December 16, 2024 Technical Conference, edited into sections per panel.
The official transcript for the Technical Conference will be made available through the Commission’s docket search under case PUR-2024-00144.
The Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. The Commission's goal is to ensure Virginia consumers receive adequate utility services at just and reasonable rates.
The 2007 General Assembly passed legislation (Senate Bill 1416 and House Bill 3068) re-establishing retail rate regulation for most of the electricity customers in the Commonwealth. Electricity customers with annual demands greater than five megawatts have the option to shop for competitive electricity supply.
The Energy Regulation in Virginia section of the SCC site provides information on rate regulation, as well as competitive service and aggregation.
The SCC regulates electric cooperatives, which are owned by the members they serve.
The SCC also regulates investor-owned electric companies, including Appalachian Power Company, Dominion Energy Virginia, and Kentucky Utilities (serving Virginia as Old Dominion Power).
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Frequently asked questions
The Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginia's investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member-owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry.
Division of Public Utility Regulation, P.O. Box 1197 Richmond, Virginia 23218.
(804) 371-9611.
1-800-552-7945.
UtilityReg@scc.virginia.gov.
