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SCC creates new class for large-scale energy users in Dominion Biennial Review ruling
RICHMOND — The State Corporation Commission has approved the creation of a new rate class for the biggest users of electricity, including data centers. In its final order issued today in Dominion Energy’s biennial review, the Commission said the new GS-5 rate class will comprise customers demanding 25 megawatts or more. The new rate class will be effective beginning January 1, 2027.In addition, to help insulate ratepayers from the costs around the rapid build-out and construction of infrastructure to
SBA Relief Still Available to Virginia Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Virginia who sustained economic losses caused by drought occurring on March 25, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the Virginia counties of Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Manassas, independent city of Manassas Park, Prince William, Rappahannock, Stafford, Warren as well as the Maryland County of
