As a retired couple living on a fixed income in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, we are deeply concerned about the unexplained and exorbitant increases in our electric bills from Dominion Energy. Our county, home to many retired veterans and residents over the age of 55, is facing unprecedented financial hardship as Dominion Energy has raised their rates by more than three times compared to last year. Many, including ourselves, are at risk of having their service disconnected due to these unmanageable costs.

These unjustified rate hikes are not only impacting fixed-income retirees like us but are also affecting the broader community of Northern Virginia. Families are struggling to keep up with these high bills, especially now with concurrent rises in food and gas prices. The cost of living continues to escalate, yet those on fixed incomes have no room to accommodate such steep increases in utility bills.

Our grievances are amplified by the lack of an apparent cause for these rate hikes. Weather patterns over the previous year have not been significantly more severe than those witnessed in the last five years, which raises questions about the legitimacy of such drastic increases.

We urge the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to conduct a thorough investigation into Dominion Energy's billing practices and the rationale behind these rate hikes. The impact on our community's well-being is too severe to ignore, and transparency is imperative. We need accountability and a fair regulatory process to ensure that energy providers do not exploit their customers.

Sign this petition to stand with Spotsylvania County and Northern Virginia residents in demanding an investigation into Dominion Energy’s rate increases and to protect vulnerable populations from financial duress. Your support can help safeguard the rights and well-being of countless families and individuals who depend on fair and just energy practices.