History of Dominion Energy in Timeline
Dominion Energy is an American energy company based in Richmond, Virginia. It provides electricity to portions of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company also distributes natural gas to areas within Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Additionally, Dominion Energy operates power generation facilities located in Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
4 hours ago : Dominion Energy Eyes Solar & Storage, Seeks Renewable PPAs Amidst Market Drop
Dominion Energy is actively seeking new solar and storage projects in Virginia and North Carolina. The company is also requesting proposals for renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs). Amidst these efforts, Dominion Energy's stock (D) has experienced a fall, relative to the market.
1901: Water Rights Passed to Virginia Passenger & Power Company
In 1901, the water rights of the Upper Appomattox Company passed to the newly formed Virginia Passenger & Power Company.
June 29, 1909: Virginia Railway & Power Company Founded
On June 29, 1909, Dominion's closest direct corporate ancestor, Virginia Railway & Power Company, was founded by Frank Jay Gould. Shortly after, it acquired Virginia Passenger & Power.
1925: Name Changed to Virginia Electric and Power Company (VEPCO)
In 1925, the company's name was changed to the Virginia Electric and Power Company (VEPCO), operating as a regulated monopoly.
1940: VEPCO Doubled Service Territory
In 1940, VEPCO doubled its service territory by merging with the Virginia Public Service Company.
1944: Transit Operations Sold
In 1944, VEPCO sold its transit operations.
1980: VEPCO Rebrands as Virginia Power
In 1980, VEPCO began branding itself as "Virginia Power" in Virginia, while branding its North Carolina operations as "North Carolina Power".
1985: Distribution Operations Split
In 1985, Dominion split its distribution operations among two operating companies: Virginia Power, operating in Virginia and the Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia, and North Carolina Power, operating in North Carolina.
1986: Expansion in Northern Virginia
In 1986, Dominion gained territory by expanding in Northern Virginia after purchasing the Virginia distribution territory of Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO).
1987: Sale of West Virginia Assets
In 1987, Dominion sold its West Virginia assets to Utilicorp United, becoming branded as West Virginia Power, but retained ownership of the Mount Storm Power Station in West Virginia.
1999: West Virginia Power Sold to Allegheny Energy
In 1999, West Virginia Power was sold to Allegheny Energy and folded into its Monongahela Power subsidiary.
2000: Acquisition of Consolidated Natural Gas Company (CNG)
In 2000, Dominion bought Consolidated Natural Gas Company (CNG) of Pittsburgh, adding natural gas service to its energy delivery network in the energy-intensive markets in the Northeastern quadrant of the U.S.
2000: Re-branding to Dominion
In 2000, Dominion re-branded all of its operations to Dominion from Virginia and North Carolina Power, as well as Consolidated Gas, in order to create a more unified energy company.
2001: Acquisition of Louis Dreyfus Natural Gas Company
In 2001, Dominion bought Louis Dreyfus Natural Gas Company, expanding its natural gas delivery network.
2001: Concerns over Dominion Cove Point LNG reopening
In 2001, local residents expressed concerns about the reopening of Dominion's Dominion Cove Point LNG subsidiary due to its proximity to the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and the potential damage from an attack or explosion. Residents believed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission did not adequately consider the risks.
2002: Dominion responsible for toxicant emissions in 2002
In 2002, Dominion was responsible for various toxicant emissions including 1,110,703 pounds of gastrointestinal or liver toxicant emissions, 1,440,000 pounds of musculoskeletal toxicant emissions, and 1,489,763 pounds of suspected respiratory toxicant emissions, and 1,478,383 pounds of suspected skin or sense organ toxicant emissions among other emissions that are suspected to be hazardous.
2003: Ongoing dispute begins in 2003
In 2003, an ongoing dispute began which later led to a settlement between the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Dominion Energy of Brayton Point.
2005: Dominion Resources pollution ranking in 2005
In 2005, Dominion Resources was ranked 19th with a Toxic Score of 117,712 for airborne pollutants.
2005: Washington Gas claims about Dominion's natural gas
In 2005, Washington Gas claimed that the natural gas imported at Dominion's plant was too "hot," causing problems for customers and mains. Dominion denied the gas caused the breaks, asserting expansion wouldn't cause additional leaks.
February 13, 2007: Report on Transmission Line Route Change
On February 13, 2007, The Washington Post reported that Dominion was planning to change the route of a 500 kV transmission line in Northern Virginia.
December 2007: Settlement between EPA and Dominion Energy
In December 2007, a settlement between the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Dominion Energy of Brayton Point called for the company's power generating plant to install new closed cycle cooling towers to protect aquatic organisms in Mount Hope Bay.
2007: Focus on Electric Generation and Energy Distribution
During 2007, Dominion sold the majority of its oil and natural gas exploration and production assets to put additional focus on growing its electric generation and energy distribution, transmission, storage and retail businesses mainly in Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina.
2007: Sale of Houston-Based Natural Gas and Oil Exploration Business
In 2007, Dominion sold most of its Houston-based natural gas and oil exploration and production business for pre-tax proceeds of nearly $14 billion as part of an effort to refocus on core electric and gas operations.
February 15, 2008: SCC Approves Transmission Line Proposal
On February 15, 2008, the SCC approved a controversial proposal for a 230 kV Dominion Virginia transmission line along a wooded portion of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail.
March 5, 2008: Emergency Legislation Passed
On March 5, 2008, the Senate and the House of Delegates of the Virginia General Assembly unanimously passed emergency legislation that ordered the SCC to approve the underground construction of the line along that section of the trail.
June 2008: Construction Begins on Wise County Power Station
In June 2008, Dominion began constructing a 605 MWe coal fired power station in Wise County, Virginia, known as the "Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center."
September 2008: Rainforest Action Network Blockade
In September 2008, the Wise County construction site was blockaded by activists from the Rainforest Action Network.
October 7, 2008: State Corporation Commission Approval
On October 7, 2008, Dominion's proposal to change the route of a 500 kV transmission line was accepted by the State Corporation Commission (SCC).
2008: Dominion Resources pollution ranking in 2008
In 2008, Dominion Resources was ranked 27th with a Toxic Score of 58,642 for airborne pollutants.
2008: Dominion PAC Donations in 2008
In 2008, the Dominion PAC donated $539,038, with 50% going to Republicans and 47% to Democrats.
December 2009: Construction Reaches Halfway Point
As of December 2009, construction of the Wise County power station had reached the halfway point, with full operation scheduled for mid-2012.
2009: Dominion PAC Donations in 2009
In 2009, the Dominion Political Action Committee (PAC) donated a total of $814,885, with 56% going to Republicans and 41% to Democrats.
2010: Allegheny Energy Acquired by FirstEnergy
In 2010, Allegheny Energy subsidiaries were acquired by FirstEnergy.
2010: Publication of Dominion’s First Century: A Legacy of Service
In 2010, Dominion’s First Century: A Legacy of Service, a book about the company's 100-year history, was published.
2010: Dominion Resources pollution ranking
In 2010, the Political Economy Research Institute ranked Dominion Resources 51st among corporations emitting airborne pollutants in the United States.
2012: Scheduled Operation of Plant
In 2012, the Wise County Power Station was scheduled to be fully operational.
September 2016: Acquisition of Questar Corporation
In September 2016, Dominion Energy acquired Questar Corporation, expanding its operations into the Western United States, including parts of Utah and Wyoming.
September 2016: Completion of Questar Corporation Acquisition
In September 2016, Dominion Resources completed its acquisition of Questar Corporation.
2016: Volunteers Selected in 2016
In 2016, twelve employees from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia were selected for the Benjamin J. Lambert, III, Volunteer of the Year Program.
2016: Dominion PAC Contributions in 2016
In the 2016 election cycle, the Dominion PAC contributed $1,276,016.17 to various political candidates and committees.
2017: Dominion Volunteer Program
2017 marked the thirty-third year of the Benjamin J. Lambert, III, Volunteer of the Year Program, which recognizes top company volunteers. Dominion honors the volunteers by paying $1000 to the charity of the individual's choice.
2017: Rebrand to Dominion Energy
In 2017, Dominion Resources rebranded itself to Dominion Energy, and adopted a new logo.
2017: Fortune 500 Listing
In 2017, Dominion was listed at #238 on the Fortune 500.
May 2018: Groundbreaking of Atlantic Coast Pipeline
In May 2018, ground was broken on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Lewis County, West Virginia, despite opposition from environmental and community heritage groups.
2018: Grid Transformation Program Launched
In the summer of 2018, Dominion Energy launched a "grid transformation program" to build 3,000 megawatts worth of new solar and wind energy by 2022.
January 2019: Acquisition of SCANA Corporation
In January 2019, Dominion Energy completed its acquisition of SCANA Corporation, further expanding its energy operations.
July 2020: Cancellation of Atlantic Coast Pipeline
In July 2020, Dominion and Duke Energy canceled the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, citing cost increases due to lawsuits, largely from environmental groups opposed to the project.
July 2020: Plans to Sell Natural Gas Assets to Berkshire Hathaway
In July 2020, Dominion announced plans to sell natural gas transmission and storage assets to Berkshire Hathaway in a deal estimated at $10 billion.
2020: Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
In 2020, Dominion responded to the coronavirus pandemic by stopping service disconnects for non-payment and helping customers who had been disconnected for not making payments to reconnect to its service. It also waived late and reconnection fees and directed its charitable foundation to provide $1 million in aid.
2021: Lobbying for West Virginia's Critical Infrastructure Protection Act
In 2021, Lobbyists for Dominion worked to pass West Virginia's Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, which created felony penalties for trespassing offenses targeting oil and gas facilities.
February 2022: Sale of Dominion Energy West Virginia
In February 2022, Dominion Energy sold one of its subsidiaries, Dominion Energy West Virginia, to Hearthstone Utilities Inc. for $690 million. Hearthstone will continue operations in West Virginia under the name "Hope Gas".
2022: Electric Production Percentages
In 2022, Dominion's total electric production came from various sources: 18 percent from coal, 23 percent from nuclear power, 48 percent from natural gas, and 11 percent from hydroelectricity and other renewables.
2022: Renewable Energy Build
In 2022, the Dominion Energy grid transformation program was expected to build 3,000 megawatts worth of new solar and wind energy.
September 2023: Enbridge Agrees to Acquire Gas Assets from Dominion
In September 2023, Enbridge agreed to acquire East Ohio Gas, Questar Gas, and Public Service Co. of North Carolina from Dominion for a total enterprise value worth $14 billion.
August 12, 2025: Lightning strike on Dominion Energy infrastructure
On August 12, 2025, dashcam footage captured a lightning strike hitting the Dominion Energy infrastructure in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, resulting in a large explosion.
2026: Anticipated Completion of Offshore Wind Turbines
Dominion anticipates that all wind turbines for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project will be in place by 2026. This project will add more than 2,600 megawatts of clean energy to their grid, with 220 wind turbines capable of powering 650,000 homes at peak
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