LG Ghazala Hashmi Announces Speakers, Locations for Virginia Energy Costs Tour

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi has announced speakers and locations for the “Energy Costs Listening Tour,” a series of community discussions examining NextEra Energy’s proposed takeover of Dominion Energy and its potential impact on utility bills, local communities and Virginia’s energy future.

According to a statement from the lieutenant governor’s office, the tour will stop in Loudoun, Norfolk, Richmond, Charlottesville and Roanoke. The events will bring together local elected officials, energy experts and community members.

Each session will offer Virginians an opportunity to hear from experts, ask questions and share their perspectives on what the statement described as one of the largest proposed utility acquisitions in the nation’s history.

Tour Locations and Schedule

• September 2 | Loudoun
  6:00–7:30 PM • Dreamscapes Performing Arts Center
  21014 Whitfield Place, Sterling, VA 20165
• September 8 | Norfolk
  6:00–7:30 PM • The Slover
  235 East Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
• September 9 | Richmond
  6:00–7:30 PM • Diversity Richmond
  1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
• September 14 | Charlottesville
  6:00–7:30 PM • Jefferson School, African American Heritage Center
  233 4th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903
• September 24 | Roanoke
  6:30–8:00 PM • Roanoke City Market Building
  32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011

Speakers

The Energy Costs Listening Tour will feature remarks and discussion with Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi and local elected officials, including the following:

Loudoun

• Senator Danica Roem
• Senator Russet Perry
• Delegate John McAuliff

Norfolk

• Delegate Jackie Glass
• Delegate Nadarius Clark
• Delegate Phil Hernandez       

Richmond

• Delegate Leslie Mehta
• Delegate May Nivar
• Delegate Charlie Schmidt      

Charlottesville 

• Senator Creigh Deeds
• Delegate Amy Laufer
• Delegate Katrina Callsen

Roanoke

• Delegate Sam Rasoul 
• Delegate Lily Franklin
• Mayor Joe Cobb

The proposed takeover could reshape Virginia’s electric system for decades, but current law gives state regulators six months to complete their review, the statement said.

“Lt. Gov. Hashmi has previously called for a more thorough review process, including additional time for regulatory oversight, to help ensure the proposal is evaluated carefully and in the best interests of Virginia families rather than out-of-state corporate interests,” the statement noted.

Feedback collected during the tour will contribute to ongoing discussions about Virginia’s energy future and underscore the importance of a transparent and accountable regulatory review process, according to the statement.

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