Dominion Energy
Energy & Natural Resources · Lobbying Client
Dominion Energy's Federal Lobbying Record
Dominion Energy's $9.7M in disclosed federal lobbying puts it in the mid-tier of registered filers. Spending in the seven-figure range is common for established trade groups, mid-size corporations, and advocacy organizations that maintain a steady but not aggressive presence on Capitol Hill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Dominion Energy's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $2.1M in 2020 to $1.8M in 2024, a change of -17%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
Dominion Energy's disclosed lobbying covers 5 general issue areas — a moderate footprint. Filers in this range tend to engage on a coherent cluster of related topics rather than spreading effort across the federal agenda.
3 of 6 lobbyists reported by Dominion Energy (50%) disclose prior federal government service — a high revolving-door share. The LDA cover sheet flags any "covered position" the lobbyist held in the executive branch, Congress, or a senior staff role within the past two years.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Heather A. Podesta (Former Chief of Staff, U.S. Senate); Douglas B. Steenland (Former Senior Counsel, Senate Finance Committee); Jessica R. Gonzalez (Former Deputy Administrator, EPA). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Energy & Natural Resources sector, Dominion Energy ranks #14 of 35 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is ExxonMobil at $46.5M; the sector average is $11.8M. Dominion Energy's $9.7M sits 17% below the sector average.
Dominion Energy's LobbySpend Influence Score of 63/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
Every figure above is sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings submitted under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Per-issue dollar splits and covered-position flags are filer-reported and may be amended after initial submission.
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Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Mehlman Consulting | TAXENGGOV+1 | 4 | $388K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Hogan Lovells | GOVENVTAX+2 | 1 | $472K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Prime Policy Group | ENGUTIENV+1 | 3 | $402K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | S-3 Group | TAXENGGOV+1 | 2 | $357K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Subject Matter | ENGTAXGOV | 3 | $467K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Cornerstone Government Affairs | TAXGOVUTI+1 | 1 | $457K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Arnold & Porter | ENGUTITAX+1 | 3 | $419K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | DLA Piper | UTIENGTAX+2 | 4 | $420K |
Dominion Energy Lobbying FAQ
Dominion Energy has spent $9.7M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Dominion Energy lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Energy/Nuclear, Utilities, Environment/Superfund, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Dominion Energy has an Influence Score of 63/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Dominion Energy employs 6 registered lobbyists, of whom 3 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Dominion Energy has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Office of Management & Budget, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.