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Dominion’s Sustainability Strategy
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Dominion’s Sustainability Strategy - Reducing our environmental footprint
- Investing in the technologies of tomorrow
- Providing green opportunities for our customers and communities
- Engaging our employees and stakeholders
Dominion has several LEED Certified buildings Dominion has several LEED Certified buildings - The administrative building at our Cove Point LNG facility in Maryland is LEED silver certified. LEED certification is in the current project scope for Cove Point expansion project buildings.
- The Sabinsville office building in north central Pennsylvania is LEED gold certified.
- The administration and warehouse building at our Warren and Brunswick combined cycle power plants are being constructed to LEED standards.
Examples of LEED Measures at Sabinsville: - Natural daylight through use of skylights
- Triple-pane operable windows
- Cellulose insulation (made from recycled newspaper) that
- increases energy efficiency
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures
- Highly efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) finishes
- Recycled stone veneer and siding
- Occupancy and daylight sensors to help reduce electricity use, efficient light fixtures
- Landscaping with native plant species that require no irrigation once established
Evaluate emerging technologies and Evaluate emerging technologies and impact on Dominion’s business Foster the development of new and emerging technologies Develop the long-term strategic plan for incorporating new technologies into Dominion’s infrastructure plan Participate in the shaping of state and federal regulatory and legislative energy policy Identify business opportunities
Opportunities Opportunities - World’s greatest natural harbor
- Premier maritime community
Potentially one of the largest sources of renewable, carbon-free energy in Virginia Offshore winds stronger, more consistent than onshore Challenges Substantially more costly to install and maintain than onshore wind
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is moving forward with commercial leasing process. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is moving forward with commercial leasing process. Ten companies have expressed interest in leasing the area. BOEM published Proposed Sale Notice on Dec. 3, 2012. Dominion expects the auction will occur in the 2nd quarter of 2013. BOEM planning to lease entire Wind Energy Area to one bidder using an ascending clock auction.
Future Community Solar Distributed Generation (DG) Program Future Community Solar Distributed Generation (DG) Program - Distributed Generation (DG) is the concept of decentralized, local energy production often utilizing wind and/or solar
- Solar DG penetration is rapidly increasing across the country
- Dominion has received approval for a Community Solar Program
- 30 MW of utility-owned distributed solar on leased roof space
- Tariff to purchase output from customer-owned solar DG installations
Challenges Challenges Costs - Renewable generation is more costly when compared with conventional sources
- Virginia’s low electric rates make renewable generation even less competitive
Intermittency Regulatory approval process geared towards centralized, large-scale projects
In 2007, Virginia passed into law a voluntary Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS): In 2007, Virginia passed into law a voluntary Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS): Dominion is growing its renewable portfolio to reach 15% by 2025 Evaluating all available options to meet targets - Existing utility-owned renewable generation
- Build new renewable facilities in Virginia
- Purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
North Carolina RPS requirements
Residential programs include: Residential programs include: - Air Conditioner Cycling
- Low-Income Audit
- Residential Bundle
- Home Energy Check-Up
- Residential Duct Testing & Sealing
- Heat Pump Tune-Up
- Heat Pump Upgrade
Commercial programs include: - Commercial Audit
- Commercial Duct Testing & Sealing
- Commercial Distributed Generation
Energy assistance programs Energy assistance programs - EnergyShare program provides heating and cooling
- assistance to those in financial need in Virginia and
- heating assistance in North Carolina and Ohio
- Funds come from Dominion, stockholders,
- employees and customers
Engaging stakeholders Engaging stakeholders - Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainability Report
- IRP Stakeholder process
- In 2012, Governor McDonnell hosted a round table discussion on Corporate Sustainability – Dominion participated.
- Jointed VMA’s Sustaining Virginia program, EPA’s Natural Gas Star program (DTI), EPRI Sustainability Interest Group, Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Line USA program (DVP)
- Created sustainability@dom.com
- Completed Water Carbon Disclosure Project survey and added of water metrics to www.dom.com
Engaging our employees Engaging our employees - Created Director of Sustainability position, Staff Level Sustainability Team, Executive Sustainability Council
- Pre-existing Nuclear Green Team
- Created sustainability@dom.com
- Created a Sustainability Speaker Series
- Published multiple internal articles for employees on sustainability
- Developed employee energy audit team
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