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July 29, 2002
RICHMOND, Va. - With temperatures in Virginia predicted to be near 100 degrees and the humidity making it feel like 110, Dominion (NYSE: D) has ample supplies of electricity to meet what is expected to be an all-time high for energy demand.
"All of our power stations are available and we have ample reserves," said Thomas F. Farrell II, chief executive officer of Dominion Energy. "Still, we are asking customers to use electricity wisely and even more important to take the proper safety precautions to protect their health during this extremely hot weather."
Dominion anticipates that it will meet a peak demand record Monday. The current record of 16,515 megawatts was set Aug. 9, 2001. As of 9 a.m. Monday, Dominion Energy's power stations were generating about 500 megawatts ahead of that record pace.
Daytime temperatures across the state are expected to range from the mid- to upper 90s, with the hottest temperatures being in the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas. The heat index, which is a measure of the combined effect of heat and humidity, is expected to be close to 110 degrees.
To stay safe in this uncomfortable weather, Dominion urges everyone to:
Dominion Virginia Power is especially concerned about the elderly. The company, in conjunction with the Virginia Department for the Aging, provides box fans through the Fan Care program to elderly Virginians who need help cooling their homes. Elderly customers who need such assistance are encouraged to call the Department for the Aging toll free at 1-800-552-3402 or contact their local Area Agency on Aging office.
The following energy conservation tips require little or no expense and could help lower electric bills while keeping homes comfortable:
Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers of energy, with a production capability of more than 3 trillion British thermal unit of energy per day. Dominion also serves 3.8 million franchise natural gas and electric customers in five states. For more information about Dominion, visit the company's Web site at www.dom.com.
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