Dominion VA Power is at it again, attempting to stifle attempts by Virginians to utilize solar power in residential areas.
Dominion VA Power is proposing that a “standby charge” be charged to large-scale residential solar customers when the thermal panels of these residents aren’t creating enough electricity.
Even less of a shocker, given the fossil-fuel friendly VA General Assembly (GA), the GA approved legislation that permits the standby rates for residential solar production systems ranging from 10 kilowatt hours to 20 kilowatt hours.
The VA State Corporation Commission is scheduled to hear the rate case on Nov. 3.
Dominion’s move shouldn’t be too surprising since allowing customers to use solar power would effectively cut into the profits of this fossil fuel generating utility.
What advocates of solar power should be most upset about are the half-truths and foot-dragging that has constituted much of Dominion’s approach to increasing its renewable energy portfolio.
It’s clear, then, that Dominion sees renewable energy as a source of power for the future and not necessarily one for the present.
Unfortunately for Dominion, many Virginia customers want to see an increase in the use of renewable energy to power their daily lives now. Dominion is aware of this, which is why they have made an effort to at least publicly state their intentions on moving towards different forms of renewable energy.
It’s up to Dominion whether it wants to keep tarnishing its already bruised public image or finally give in to the demands of its Virginia customers.
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