Va. Elec. & Power Co. v. State Corp. Comm'n

OPINION BY CHIEF JUSTICE DONALD W. LEMONS

**258In this appeal, we consider whether certain large customers can purchase electricity from any licensed supplier of energy in the Commonwealth under Code § 56-577(A)(5), without being subject to the notice requirement set forth in Code § 56-577(A)(3).

I. Facts and Proceedings

Virginia Electric and Power Company ("VEPCO") is a public service corporation authorized to sell electricity in the Commonwealth. VEPCO is the exclusive provider of electricity in a **259geographic area known as its service territory, subject to limited exceptions that permit…