April 6, 2006

RICHMOND, Va. – Dominion, one of the nation’s largest energy producers, is for the 11th consecutive year accepting applications for the Dominion Educational Grants partnership program. The program helps schools in Dominion’s service areas strengthen math and science skills for students in grades K-12.

The Dominion Foundation will provide a total of $220,000 to be awarded to schools and educational institutions that submit successful grant proposals. The grants range from $500 to $5,000.

Schools and educational institutions in Dominion’s service areas in North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia and Texas are invited to apply. Applications must be submitted through the company’s Web site, www.dom.com. The application deadline is May 1.

The grants supplement the regular math and science curriculum in the various school systems, and encourage innovation and creativity for students, teachers and parents.

For example, last year:

• The Raleigh County School system in West Virginia was awarded $4,200 to purchase math starter sets for 25 elementary and middle school teachers.
• In Fairfax, Va., Thomas Jefferson High School received $2,300 for students to develop analytical methods for determining the components and quality of the water in the Potomac River.
• At Fort Island Primary School in Fairlawn, Ohio, $4,500 was used for fourth grade students to create a permanent Conservation Station at the school.

To access the online application and for details on the program, visit www.dom.com, enter keyword "grants." To reach Dominion’s Educational Partnership coordinator, call toll free 1-800-730-7217.

Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers of energy, with an energy portfolio of about 28,100 megawatts of generation. Dominion also serves retail energy customers in nine states. For more information about Dominion, visit the company's Web site at www.dom.com.

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