Dominion East Ohio Gas Implements Winter Reconnection Procedures

Residential customers of Dominion East Ohio whose natural gas service has been disconnected, or those who are in danger of loss of service because of nonpayment, may restore service or avoid disconnection under special winter heating reconnection procedures in effect today through April 15, 2009. The company is also reminding customers that there are a number of payment programs available to help even out the seasonal costs of natural gas services,... Read more..

Dominion East Ohio Files Tarrif Adjustments to PUCO Rate Case Decision

Dominion East Ohio today filed for a tariff adjustment to implement a new “levelized” rate structure, in accordance with an order issued by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The company filed for a reduction in its volumetric charge from $1.2355 to $0.628 per thousand cubic feet (MCF). In yesterday’s ruling, the PUCO also decided to increase Dominion East Ohio’s monthly service charge from the current $5.70 to $12.50.... Read more..

Two Million Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Sold in First Year of Dominion Virginia Power Program

More than 2 million compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs have been sold in the first year of Dominion Virginia Power’s discount program with The Home Depot, and customer demand for the energy- and money-saving bulbs continues to shine. “We are extremely pleased with the program’s ongoing success and its positive impact on Virginia,” said David A. Heacock, president of Dominion Virginia Power. “The financial incentive... Read more..

Dominion Cove Point Earns LEED Certification for Energy-Efficient Building

Dominion dedicated a new administration building at its Cove Point liquefied natural gas facility that has earned “silver” certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program for meeting stringent standards for its energy usage and environmental impact. The levels of certification are certified, silver, gold and platinum — the highest. “Dominion is committed to operating Cove Point in harmony... Read more..

Dominion Virginia Power Line Crews Finishing Hanna Restoration Work Today

Dominion Virginia Power crews worked through the night to restore electric service to all but 2,000 of the 200,000 customers affected by tropical storm Hanna. Crews began completing the remaining restoration work early this morning and will wrap up this evening. The largest number of outages occurred in Hampton Roads. The storm’s winds and heavy rain also heavily affected northeastern North Carolina, Central Virginia and parts of Northern Virginia.... Read more..

Sunrise Solar Initiates Carbon Offset Program

Sunrise Solar Corp. announce that it is developing a carbon offset program in order to assist consumers, both individuals and business, in reducing, or eliminating, their “carbon footprint.” A “carbon footprint” is the total carbon dioxide emitted as a result of a consumer’s activities; including, energy consumption, driving, flying, and other fossil fuel based activities. The program is designed to be a web-based platform which will allow... Read more..

Dominion Virginia Power Applies for Federal Loan Guarantee for Potential New Nuclear Unit

Dominion Virginia Power today submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy the first part of an application for a loan guarantee as it considers a third nuclear reactor at the North Anna Power Station in Central Virginia. “Today’s filing is another important step in the process we began more than seven years ago to position ourselves to be among the first to get a license for a new nuclear unit,” said Mark F. McGettrick, president... Read more..