July 15, 2002

RICHMOND, Va. -- William R. Matthews, interim vice president-Nuclear Operations for Dominion Energy, became senior vice president-Nuclear Operations effective July 1, Dominion (NYSE: D) announced Monday.

Matthews, 54, a 26-year veteran of Dominion's nuclear program, will be responsible for all aspects of Dominion's nuclear power operations. Matthews will continue to report to David A. Christian, senior vice president and chief nuclear officer. Reporting to Matthews are three site vice presidents: Richard Blount, Surry Power Station; David Heacock, North Anna Power Station; and Alan Price, Millstone Power Station.

A native of Dover, N.J., Matthews joined Dominion in November 1972 and has served in a variety of management and executive positions, including site vice president-North Anna and site vice president-Millstone.

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 serves nearly 4 million retail 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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