Dominion Energy Virginia laundromat energy options
Last reviewed 2026-09-12 by Jaken Energy editorial desk. Next review scheduled 2027-03-12.
Direct answer
Typical Virginia laundromats on Dominion Energy Virginia receive bundled default electric generation and delivery because retail CSP supply requires loads above five megawatts or approved aggregation—not standard coin-laundry demand. Gas-heated stores may still shop SCC-licensed marketers on Columbia Gas or Virginia Natural Gas accounts. This site is independent and not affiliated with Dominion Energy Virginia. Reviewed 2026-09-12.
Cited: [1] VA SCC · [2] VA SCC
Service area
Most of Virginia including Richmond, Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Commercial choice eligibility
Small and medium commercial electric accounts stay on Dominion default service unless the load exceeds five megawatts or joins an SCC-approved aggregation; natural-gas marketer choice is available on applicable Virginia LDC gas accounts.
Delivery vs supply
Dominion delivers electric across most of Virginia; regulated default generation for typical loads.
SCC-licensed CSPs and aggregators for eligible large loads; gas marketers on LDC gas accounts.
How charges appear
Most C&I electric bills show Dominion default generation and delivery together; gas marketer commodity charges appear on Columbia or VNG bills with separate delivery components.
ISO / RTO
PJM
Market-specific facts
- VA SCC regulates Dominion Energy Virginia and publishes CSP eligibility guidance for large loads and aggregations above the five-megawatt threshold.
- Dominion delivers electricity across most of Virginia including Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach on the PJM grid.
- Typical laundromat electric demand falls far below the threshold for competitive electric supply provider enrollment.
- Virginia gas choice may apply on Columbia Gas of Virginia or Virginia Natural Gas pipelines independent of Dominion electric default service.
Related state markets
Q & A
Related questions
- Can my Virginia Beach laundromat switch electric suppliers like PECO?
- Virginia’s competitive electric supply program targets loads above five megawatts or customers in approved aggregations. A typical coin laundry stays on Dominion default bundled service unless SCC confirms CSP eligibility for your specific demand profile.
- Where do I shop gas for a Dominion-served Richmond store?
- Identify whether your building takes gas from Columbia Gas of Virginia or Virginia Natural Gas. VA SCC lists licensed gas suppliers for marketer choice on those LDC accounts separately from Dominion electric service.
- What is load aggregation for CSP eligibility?
- SCC rules allow certain customers below five megawatts to access competitive electric supply when enrolled through an approved aggregator that combines eligible loads. Aggregation availability and pricing vary—verify current SCC filings before assuming access.
Sources
- Dominion Energy Virginia rates and choice information — VA SCC
Supports: Official tariff and choice URL
- VA SCC consumer resources — VA SCC
Supports: Regulator oversight
Official tariff: VA SCC reference
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