Utility Choice
The deregulation of utilities and the rise of third-party suppliers give consumers more utility provider options. This list covers major companies serving the state. For local providers, reach out to your municipal or county clerk (for unincorporated areas)
Energy Price Shopping
Provides consumers with comprehensive tools and resources to compare various energy rates and plans, helping them make informed decisions and save significantly on their utility bills.
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Initiating the transition from a wholly regulated environment to a competitive, market-driven public utilities system
The North Carolina Utilities Commission
the state’s oldest regulatory body, created by the General Assembly to oversee the rates and services of all investor-owned public utilities in North Carolina.

Major Utility Providers
Electricity & Natural Gas Providers
Dominion Virginia Power
Columbia Gas of Virginia
Virginia Natural Gas
Telephone & Cable Television
Telephone
AT&T
Cox Communications
Verizon
Cable Television & Internet
Cox Communications
Spectrum
Verizon Fios
Water, Sewer & Waste Removal
City of Chesapeake Utilities
City of Hampton Utilities
James City County Service Authority
Newport News Water
Newport News Waste Removal
Isle of Wight County Utilities
City of Norfolk Utilities
City of Poquoson Water
City of Poquoson Waste Removal
City of Portsmouth Utilities
City of Suffolk Utilities
Virginia Beach Utilities
City of Williamsburg Utilities
York County Utilities