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Macallan35 t1_jcw44ib wrote
Reply to Restaurants with valet parking by jeb_hoge
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Bellgrade Shopping Center.
Icebergaheadchauncey t1_jcw3phz wrote
Reply to comment by cduganne10 in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
2 different households I know of in the city have gone full solar. So, no, you don’t have to deal with dominion.
gamerthrowaway_ t1_jcw38bz wrote
Reply to comment by cduganne10 in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
its crazy, but I actually know someone in Amelia county that truly lives off the grid like that. More luck to him, but I couldn't do it... The battery investment is probably the biggest hitch for me.
lunar_unit t1_jcvyt91 wrote
Reply to Last Minute Wedding Officiant in RVA? by malexander161
City of Richmond marriage license office has a list of registered civil celebrants that you can call after you get a license. Not sure on cost for that though.
>We do not conduct wedding ceremonies, but do have a list of civil celebrants if requested.
diggy_3 t1_jcvyqcc wrote
Reply to Last Minute Wedding Officiant in RVA? by malexander161
We found ours listed on The Knot website. Super easy to find one near you and contact directly
cduganne10 t1_jcvvj1i wrote
Reply to comment by gamerthrowaway_ in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
Correct, if you’re the unibomber and live in a bunker with solar panels then yes, you do not have to use Dominion. 🤣
gamerthrowaway_ t1_jcvt8xd wrote
Reply to comment by cduganne10 in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
Afaik, you only have to deal with Dominion with your own solar when you are hooked up to the grid (regardless of any net metering or other programs). If you aren't, then it doesn't matter as there is no meter, but you're on your own.
DriveRVA t1_jcvon98 wrote
Reply to Last Minute Wedding Officiant in RVA? by malexander161
Hannover and Dinwiddie County provide a contact list for civil Marriage Celebrants but I believe they are certified for the state and not just their county. Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Mechanicsville don't provide a list like this that I could find when I was looking 2 years ago. Congratulations
https://www.hanovercounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1353/Civil-Marriage-Celebrants-PDF
https://www.dinwiddieva.us/823/List-of-Civil-Marriage-Celebrants
Gamegis t1_jcvaer3 wrote
Reply to comment by instantcoffee69 in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
Dominion is part of PJM too (and Virginia is also a deregulated Energy market just like in Maryland). But yes, otherwise I agree. Op you are stuck with dominion and anything else is likely a scam
StarHeroPixels t1_jcvabwx wrote
Reply to comment by glboisvert in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
I thought this little segment of the conversation was just discussing if Dominion was electric service for the whole state, so my bad and apologies for misunderstanding.
iSYTOfficialX7 t1_jcuy5hr wrote
Reply to comment by Hiltson87 in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
Powhatan, Amelia, Nottway, and some other counties have Southside Electric
Mecklenburg has Mecklenburg Electric
I do understand your point tho. Bro's stuck with dominion unless he moves to a county that doesn't use them.
UntrainedFoodCritic OP t1_jcume2d wrote
Reply to comment by FattieBanton in Is there anywhere you think is off limits for “shooting your shot? Richmond specific or otherwise by UntrainedFoodCritic
I’ve said it before, rva gotta be one of the worst subs lol. People actually thought I was serious
needsexyboots t1_jcufwcj wrote
You can’t choose unless you move to a different part of the state or go fully solar
glboisvert t1_jcue5ka wrote
Reply to comment by StarHeroPixels in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
But the point is, you can’t choose between them and Dominion. In RVA Dominion is your only choice; on the eastern shore A&N is your only choice.
instantcoffee69 t1_jcudgan wrote
Dominion owns/controls distribution, transmission, and generation.
Dominion can be problematic, but you'll get nothing better from another company. And you won't get a better deal with a de-regulated market like Maryland (with PJM).
StarHeroPixels t1_jcucv95 wrote
Reply to comment by Hiltson87 in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
The Eastern Shore has A&N.
heraus t1_jcubu9t wrote
Reply to comment by Waste_Treacle2291 in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
Don’t get scammed! Dominion is your distributor and supplier in Richmond and most of the state. It’s a monopoly. I believe you can elect to have your energy generated through alternative energy sources but it’s still just Dominion agreeing to purchase your usage from those green generators and then you get a surcharge for that. You will still get your bill from Dominion.
JackieBlue1970 t1_jcubgsb wrote
Reply to comment by DangeRaide in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
There are others in the state but they have defined areas, so each is a franchise with exclusivity. Rappahannick Electric is one. Appalachian Power is another.
Hiltson87 t1_jcubc5j wrote
Reply to comment by DangeRaide in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
They have a monopoly in large parts of the state, but there are co-op power companies throughout the state as well. Powhatan and Prince George both have co-ops that I can recall offhand, but they're not the only ones.
cduganne10 t1_jcuba0b wrote
Reply to comment by Icebergaheadchauncey in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
Even if you have solar you still deal with Dominion, I converted to solar last year but still deal with them due to send over produced power back to the grid for credit. They are the only gig in town, so you just have to deal with shitty service!
FalloutRip t1_jcuaxvw wrote
As far as I'm aware, Dominion has a monopoly in the area, and most of the state. Some areas of the state have coops as an option, shown on this map.
nitsual912 t1_jcuaw6y wrote
Nope. It’s a perfectly legal monopoly.
DangeRaide t1_jcuaw2a wrote
Dominion Energy has a monopoly in the state of VA. There are no alternatives for electric power unfortunately.
Waste_Treacle2291 OP t1_jcuaszh wrote
Reply to comment by Proper-Ad4006 in Electricity Providers other in Dominion by Waste_Treacle2291
lol that's what I'm wondering, I mean I found a few names via google search but websites all looked a bit funk and I don't know if anyone has tried using them before
ComprehensiveSail154 t1_jcw47tj wrote
Reply to Restaurants with valet parking by jeb_hoge
I can’t afford this thread.