CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — As winter approaches and families prepare for higher heating costs, concerns are growing over the affordability of electricity in Chesterfield County, especially as Dominion Energy seeks approval for another increase to customers’ monthly bills.
“People have been concerned with affordability first of all and being able to heat and cool your home is critical,” Del. Debra Gardner said.
Gardner says she’s increasingly hearing from constituents who are struggling to make ends meet as their utility bills continue to rise. Beyond affordability, residents are also questioning the reliability of their electricity…