Dominion Energy controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Political influence and utility regulation criticism
Dominion has faced sustained criticism over political contributions and lobbying in Virginia. Critics argue that its financial participation in state politics and support for legislation, including rate-adjustment mechanisms, could influence regulatory oversight and improve the company’s ability to recover costs from customers. Dominion’s political activity has included contributions to candidates and political organizations from both major parties.
2021
Dominion Energy asks for political contribution to be returned
Company response
After facing backlash over its PAC funding of ads targeting Glenn Youngkin, Dominion Energy said it had asked for its contributions to the Accountability Virginia PAC to be returned.
Company response
Refund or compensation — Dominion Energy
In as much, we have asked that our contributions be returned.
Source excerpt
Facing backlash, however, Dominion Energy asked for their 200 grand back, saying they "failed to vet" what the anti-Youngkin group intended to do when they donated, despite knowing who backs the PAC.
In as much, we have asked that our contributions be returned.
2020
Atlantic Coast Pipeline opposition and cancellation
The proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline encountered lawsuits and opposition from environmental and community groups concerned about land rights, ecological impacts, and fossil-fuel dependence. Dominion and Duke Energy canceled the project after delays and rising costs.
2008
Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center environmental controversy
Environmental groups criticized Dominion’s Wise County coal-fired power project over projected carbon dioxide and mercury emissions, coal and biomass fuel use, ash disposal near the Clinch River, and its relationship to mountaintop-removal mining. Activists blockaded the project site in 2008, while supporters emphasized jobs, tax revenue, and reduced dependence on imported electricity.