What Are Virginians Really Paying for "Clean Energy"?

Virginia Clean Economy Act · Dominion Energy Virginia · Schedule 1 Residential

What Is the General Assembly Costing You on Your Power Bill?

Virginia's General Assembly passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act — and your power bill is how you pay for it. Dominion Energy is required by law to collect these charges. Enter two numbers from your bill and see exactly what Richmond has added to your monthly costs.

SOURCE: DOMINION ENERGY VA SCHEDULE 1 RATE WORKSHEET · EFFECTIVE DATES AS OF JAN 2026

How to use this calculator: Find your Total kWh in the "Billable Usage" section of your Dominion bill, and your billing month range (summer rates apply June–September; winter rates apply October–May). Enter those two pieces of information below to see a full breakdown — including exactly how much of your bill is the result of mandates passed by Virginia's General Assembly.

STEP 1

Your Bill Information

Billing Season

Check your bill's billing period to determine which applies.

Total kWh Used from "Billable Usage" on your bill

The average Virginia home uses about 1,100 kWh per month.

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STEP 2

Your Monthly Bill Breakdown

← Enter your kWh usage to see the full breakdown

Estimated Monthly Subtotal

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Before county/city utility tax & other adjustments

Effective rate per kWh —

A. Distribution Service Charges

Basic Customer Charge $7.58

Distribution kWh Charge (first 800 kWh) —

Distribution kWh Charge (over 800 kWh) —

C1A Peak Shaving —

C2A Energy Efficiency —

C4A Energy Efficiency —

DIST Distribution Facilities Projects —

RBB Rural Broadband Pilot Projects —

Distribution Subtotal —

B. Electricity Supply Service Charges

Generation (first 800 kWh) —

Generation (over 800 kWh) —

E Environmental Projects clean —

GEN Generation Facilities Projects —

SMR Small Modular Reactor nuclear —

SNA Surry & North Anna Nuclear Life Extension —

CCR Coal Combustion Residuals Closure —

CE Clean Energy Projects & PPAs clean —

OSW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind wind —

RPS Renewable Portfolio Standard clean —

RGGI Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative pending SCC approval —

Transmission kWh Charge —

T1 Transmission Rider —

A Fuel Charge Rider —

Supply Subtotal —

C. Taxes, Fees & Charges

DFCC Deferred Fuel Cost Charge —

PIPP Universal Service Fee $0.00

Sales & Use Surcharge —

State Consumption Tax —

Special Regulatory Tax —

Local Consumption Tax —

Taxes & Fees Subtotal —

⚡ General Assembly Mandate Riders This Month (VCEA)

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Note: This calculator reflects Dominion Energy Virginia Schedule 1 – Residential Service rates as of January 2026. The riders highlighted above are charges Dominion Energy is required by Virginia law to collect — primarily under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), passed by the General Assembly in 2020. Dominion does not set these charges; they are mandated by the SCC pursuant to legislation. "VCEA mandate" riders in the callout total are Riders E, CE, OSW, and RPS. Riders SNA, CCR, SMR, and GEN are shown but excluded from that total. The pending RGGI carbon tax shown in the annual figures above is not currently on your bill: it reflects Dominion's June 2026 petition to the SCC (Case No. 146975) to reinstate Rider RGGI under Virginia's 2020 carbon cap-and-trade law — a separate statute from the VCEA — at 1.3¢/kWh (full recovery) or 1.04¢/kWh under a proposed extended payment plan. That charge is pending SCC approval; if approved, Dominion estimates it would appear on bills around March 2027. It is excluded from all current-bill totals above. Results do not include county/city utility taxes, late charges, or optional programs. Rounding differences may occur; your Customer Bill governs. Rates from Dominion's official Rate Worksheet (dominionenergy.com, search "Rates"). Last updated: June 9, 2026.

Your Bill Information

Your VCEA Mandate Costs

Your Monthly Bill Breakdown