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~27,500 MW of electric generation 6,300 miles of electric transmission 11,000 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering and storage pipeline 947 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage operated Cove Point LNG Facility 2.4 million electric customers in VA and NC 1.3 million natural gas customers in OH & WV 2.2 million non-regulated retail customers in 15 states Generating Stations in Operation All planned capital expenditures are preliminary and subject to regulatory and/or Board of Directors’ approvals. New Generating Stations Planned/Under Development New Generating Stations Planned/Under Development Coal/Biomass Natural Gas Wind Solar Generating Stations in Operation Coal Natural Gas/Oil Nuclear Hydro Biomass Wind Coal/Oil/Gas Coal/Biomass Pending Sale Shut Down 2
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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 3
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Dominion Virginia Power 5 Total Dominion
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Protecting the Environment Dominion Environmental Expenditures
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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 7
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Dominion is among the lowest for CO2 emissions for the largest U.S. power producers. Source: Benchmarking Air Emissions Report: July 2012 (2010 Data). Study supported by NRDC and others. 8 Dominion
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Metric Tonnes Year 2005 DENE added, transition to PJM 2006-07 9
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Year At Ownership Metric Tonnes per Gross MWh 10
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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 12
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Transmission and Distribution Generation Smart Grid Electric Vehicles Solar Distributed Generation Offshore Wind Alternative Energy Solutions Technology Focus Fuel Cells Solar Battery Storage
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Opportunities Economic development opportunity for Virginia -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 14
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15 VOWTAP OFFSHORE FACILITIES Individual Turbine Power Output Rating6 MEGAWATTS VOWTAP Nameplate Electric Generating Capacity12 MEGAWATTS Hub Height (distance from sea to center of rotors)328 feet (100 m) Rotor Diameter492 feet (150 m) Maximum Tip Height574 feet (175 m) Air Gap (distance from sea to rotor swept zone)84 feet (26 m) Water Depth within Lease AreaMax 80 feet (20 - 25 m) Distance Between Turbines~2,300-3,950ft(700–1,200m) Approximate Demonstration Project Area2 to 3 aliquots
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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 2 nd quarter of 2013. BOEM planning to lease entire Wind Energy Area to one bidder using an ascending clock auction. 16 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Virginia Call for Information and Nominations Area – Nomination Density 24 miles
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17 Renewable Power Generation Portfolio as of March, 2013
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Pittsylvania Power Station (biomass) Dominion Virginia Power asset Capacity: 83 MW Largest biomass facility in U.S. High reliability Base-load resource 18
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Conversions are cost effective for our customers Support Virginia’s and Dominion’s renewable goals Dispatchable source of renewable energy Technology is mature and reliable Expected to support reduction in carbon intensity Promotes a diverse fuel portfolio 19 Dominion’s Renewable Assests: Altavista, Hopewell & Southampton units converted from coal to wood
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Gaston Hydro Station Dominion North Carolina Power asset Capacity: 220 MW High reliability 20
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Total Size:300 MW No. of Turbines:162 Land Area:25,000 acres Completed:March 2009 21 Total Size:264 MW No. of Turbines:132 Land Area:8000 acres Completed:December 2008 Fowler Ridge Wind Farm Benton County, Indiana NedPower Wind Farm Grant County, West Virginia
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22 Inputs Natural gas Water Air Outputs Electricity CO 2 Waste heat Waste water 1 x 2.8 MW module is about the size of a tennis court: Bridgeport project contains five modules and a residual heat bottoming cycle turbine (Organic Rankine Cycle)
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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 Source: Southern California Edison 23 Solar resources are becoming more cost competitive −Rapidly dropping costs of solar modules −Standardization of installation −Federal tax credits available to January 1, 2017 However, solar PV is not dispatchable and contributes less to peak load and reserve requirements than conventional resources Dominion is constructing a 7.7. MW solar generating facility in Georgia.
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24 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 Opportunities A more balanced, diverse fuel supply for our customers Satisfaction of Virginia’s voluntary renewable goals Additional economic development through creation of jobs and tax revenue Improvement of technology via practical usage
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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 26
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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 27
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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 29 Save Pleasure House Point ! Community investment program −Preserving Pleasure House Point In December 2011, the Dominion Foundation provided the Trust for Public Land with a $500,000 grant toward the purchase of Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach, VA Pleasure House Point is a 122-acre tract of undeveloped land between the Lynnhaven River and the Chesapeake Bay The Virginia Beach City Council on December 11, 2012, voted to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) to construct what will be the most environmentally sustainable building in Virginia, located at Pleasure House Point.
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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.comsustainability@dom.com – Completed Water Carbon Disclosure Project survey and added of water metrics to www.dom.comwww.dom.com 30 April 2012: Round table discussion with Governor McDonnell
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Engaging our employees – Created Director of Sustainability position, Staff Level Sustainability Team, Executive Sustainability Council – Pre-existing Nuclear Green Team – Created sustainability@dom.comsustainability@dom.com – Created a Sustainability Speaker Series – Published multiple internal articles for employees on sustainability – Developed employee energy audit team 31
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