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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Plus Holdings, one of the nation's fastest-growing energy companies, today announced its entry into the Ohio market, making its reliable, risk-free natural gas service available to residents and businesses across the state. Energy Plus is one of the few suppliers to offer all customers ongoing, valuable rewards for their everyday natural gas use. Almost 70 percent of Ohio residents use natural gas in their home or business--and...
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the chill of winter in the air, now is the perfect time to begin winterizing your home to increase its energy efficiency and your comfort. As with all projects, the best first step is to develop a good plan. One of the best places to begin is with Dominion Virginia Power's free online energy calculators at http://www.dom.com/calculators. The online home and business energy calculators can help you quickly identify the...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Trust for Public Land has received a $500,000 gift from the Dominion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dominion Virginia Power. The donation is the first substantial gift from the private sector towards the acquisition of Pleasure House Point. A partnership is underway to acquire and protect the 122-acre property along the Lynnhaven River under terms of an agreement between Wells Fargo bank and The Trust for Public...
MINERAL, Va., Nov. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Virginia Power today began the restart of North Anna Power Station after the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted permission. More than two months of detailed inspections, testing and engineering, and seismic analysis revealed no functional damage to the station from the Aug. 23 earthquake. Control room operators, under the oversight of both Dominion nuclear officials and NRC inspectors, initiated the restart process for Unit...
ST. PAUL, Va., Nov. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Virginia Power started one of two boilers Thursday at its Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center in Southwest Virginia, beginning the testing phase of the power station that is on budget and on schedule to begin generating electricity next summer. "First fire is a major milestone for the Virginia City project and signifies a shift from construction to a station focused on excellent operations," said David A. Christian, chief executive...
CLEVELAND, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion announced today it is donating a total of $50,000 to two organizations in northeast Ohio that assist homeless military veterans. "Dominion is grateful for the service and sacrifice military veterans and their families have made in defending our country," said Anne E. Bomar, senior vice president and general manager of Dominion East Ohio. "Some are facing hardships and going through difficult times. In recognition of Veterans Day, we are...
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion announced today it is donating $50,000 to two New England organizations that assist military veterans and their families. The grants are part of a larger program in which Dominion will provide $250,000 to 10 organizations in six states. "Dominion is grateful for the service and sacrifice military veterans and their families have made in defending our country," said Thomas F. Farrell II, chairman, president and chief executive officer...
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion announced today it is donating $250,000 to 10 organizations in six states that assists military veterans and their families. "Dominion is grateful for the service and sacrifice military veterans and their families have made in defending our country," said Thomas F. Farrell II, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Dominion. "Some are facing hardships and going through difficult times. In recognition of Veterans Day, we are...
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A contingent of Dominion Virginia Power workers and their utility work vehicles arrived in Connecticut this morning to help Northeast Utilities restore power to customers affected by an unseasonal winter storm over the weekend. More than 60 linemen, tree-trimming workers and supervisors reported to Hartford and are prepared to remain until the restoration is complete. "When we learned that Northeast Utilities needed assistance, we immediately...
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Virginia Power, in continuing its exploration of alternative energy technologies, wants to lease rooftops and grounds of commercial businesses and public facilities for electricity-generating solar panels. The panels would generate enough electricity to power about 6,000 homes during peak daylight hours. The initiative would be part of a multi-year program designed to help expand the company's understanding of community-based solar...
