Energy Landscape of Virginia | Episode 25 | VEPGA
Energy Landscape of Virginia | Episode 25 | VEPGA  
Podcast: VACo County Pulse Podcast
Published On: Thu Apr 09 2026
Description: Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 25 | Purchasing electricity for local governments from Dominion Energy In a conversation with Stephen Burr, Energy Manager for Arlington County, and John Lord, Energy Management Coordinator for Fairfax County Public Schools, we learn about the special contractual relationship localities have with Dominion Energy to purchase electricity through the Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association (VEPGA). In addition to understanding the benefits accrued to counties by being members of VEPGA, we discuss an expected increase in electricity rates beginning July 1, 2026, that counties will need to prepare for.Where to find out more about topics covered in this episodeVirginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association (VEPGA) - homepageList of VEPGA Members as of May, 2025  For more information (including password for certain website access for VEPGA members and to attend the April 15th membership meeting), contact VEPGA Secretary and Treasurer Sandra Harrington at sharrington@vml.org and 804.523.8524.