February 13, 2002

RICHMOND, Va. – For the seventh consecutive year, Virginia schools and educational organizations can apply for educational partnership grants for math and science projects from Dominion Virginia Power.

Applications have been mailed to public and private elementary and secondary schools throughout Virginia. Public school divisions, institutions of higher education, state agencies and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations are also eligible for the grants. The application deadline is May 1.

This year, $200,000 will be awarded throughout Dominion’s service areas, including North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. In Virginia, $75,000 will be distributed. The partnership program provides grants up to $5,000 to help students in grades K-12 strengthen math and science skills.

“We encourage schools to be hands-on in their approach to learning,” said Edgar M. Roach Jr., president and chief executive officer. “Whether it’s studying forest ecosystems or developing after-school enrichment programs, Dominion is proud to partner with schools in exploring new and innovative ways to learn."

Since the program began, Dominion has awarded a total of $425,000 to schools in Virginia. For example, last year a middle school received funding to study the ecology, life cycles and history of the Chesapeake Bay by hatching and releasing shad.

To request an application, call toll free at (800) 730-7217. Information is also available on Dominion’s Web site at www.dom.com; enter the key word “education.”

Dominion Virginia Power is a subsidiary of Dominion, 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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