Dominion Can’t Dodge Virginia’s Clean Energy Commitments

Written by Savannah Gribbins | Jul 15, 2025

The State Corporation Commission released its order on Dominion Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

RICHMOND, VA — Today, the State Corporation Commission released its order on Dominion Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), a long-term planning document that will guide billions in utility investments over the coming decades. The Commission found that the 2024 IRP is legally sufficient while noting that its order does not express approval of Dominion Energy’s future spending plans.

Advanced Energy United called on the Commission to ensure Dominion’s plan lives up to Virginia’s clean energy commitments — including full implementation of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), modeling of long-duration energy storage, and stronger investment in energy efficiency and demand response programs.

“Dominion’s long-term plan should serve Virginia customers — not stand in the way of progress,” said Shawn Kelly, Regulatory Director at Advanced Energy United. “The IRP needs to reflect the law, plan for a reliable clean energy future, and make use of proven tools like energy efficiency and storage to meet customer needs affordably.”

While the Commission found the 2024 IRP to be legally sufficient, they also identified numerous requirements for inclusion in Dominion Energy’s next IRP:

Dominion must provide a least-cost plan and identify its preferred plan over a 20-year time horizon

Dominion must provide one modeling pathway where its carbon-emitting generation is retired by 2045, pursuant to the VCEA

Dominion must allow its modeling to select long-duration energy storage as a resource

Dominion must include a modeling scenario where Virginia participates in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (“RGGI”)

Dominion must model achievement of the SCC-approved energy efficiency targets

Dominion must include a discussion of Grid-Enhancing Technologies (“GETs”) and advanced conductors

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