Virginia Legislature Bucks Governor’s Amendments to Dominion-Backed Bills
The Virginia legislature rejected Governor Abigail Spanberger's proposed amendments to a Dominion Energy-backed bill, which now awaits her final decision. The bill would shift certain grid upgrade costs to data centers and allow Dominion to spend $900,000 per mile to bury power lines. Spanberger sought additional ratepayer protections, but the legislature maintained the original provisions supported by utility allies.
- ▪The bill was sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas and Del. Destiny LeVere Bolling, both of whom receive campaign contributions from Dominion Energy.
- ▪Governor Spanberger proposed amendments to include more ratepayer protections, which the legislature ultimately rejected.
- ▪The legislation allows Dominion Energy to assign grid upgrade costs to data centers and spend $900,000 per mile on underground power line projects.
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Politics Virginia Legislature Bucks Governor’s Amendments to Dominion-Backed Bill Gov. Abigail Spanberger sought additional ratepayer protections. Without them she must consider assigning costs to data centers, continuing a utility profit-boosting program. By Charles PaullinApril 29, 2026 Share This Article Republish Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers remarks on Feb. 24 in Williamsburg. Credit: Mike Kropf/Getty Images Related What the US Would Lose If It Eliminates the National Center for Atmospheric Research <img width="64" height="64" src="https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GettyImages-2252392396-64x64.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail-small-square size-thumbnail-small-square wp-post-image" alt="The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo.
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