History of Dominion Energy in Timeline

Dominion Energy is an American energy company based in Richmond, Virginia. It provides electricity to areas of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company also supplies natural gas to portions of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Additionally, Dominion Energy operates power generation facilities in Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, contributing to the energy infrastructure across a wider geographical footprint.

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, citing its proximity to the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and potential risks from attacks or explosions. Residents felt the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hadn't adequately considered these risks before the plant's reopening.

2002: Dominion Responsible for Toxicant Emissions

In 2002, Dominion was responsible for over a million pounds each of gastrointestinal/liver, musculoskeletal, suspected respiratory, and suspected skin/sense organ toxicant emissions, among other potentially hazardous emissions.

2003: Dispute began between EPA and Dominion Energy

In 2003, a dispute began between the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Dominion Energy regarding the Brayton Point Power Station discharge permit.

2005: Dominion Resources ranked 19th with a Toxic Score of 117,712

In 2005, Dominion Resources was ranked 19th with a Toxic Score of 117,712.

2005: Washington Gas Claims of "Hot" Natural Gas

In 2005, Washington Gas claimed that the natural gas imported at Dominion's plant was too "hot," leading to customer issues and mains breaking. Dominion denied the imported gas was the cause and asserted expanding the service area wouldn't cause additional leaks.

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 required the company's power generating plant to install new closed cycle cooling towers for aquatic organism protection in Mount Hope Bay. This settlement resolved a dispute that began in 2003.

2008: Dominion Resources ranked 27th with a Toxic Score of 58,642

In 2008, Dominion Resources was ranked 27th with a Toxic Score of 58,642.

2010: Political Economy Research Institute Ranks Dominion Resources

In 2010, the Political Economy Research Institute ranked Dominion Resources 51st among corporations emitting airborne pollutants in the United States, noting an improvement in Dominion's Toxic Score compared to previous years.

August 12, 2025: Lightning strike on Dominion Energy infrastructure

On August 12, 2025, dashcam footage released by police in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, captured a lightning strike hitting the Dominion Energy infrastructure, resulting in a large fireball.