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RICHMOND, Va., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Virginia Power set a new all-time record peak demand for electricity from its 2.4 million customers Friday afternoon, July 22, as a summer heat wave continues.
"While Dominion Virginia Power has adequate supplies of electricity and transmission capacity to meet anticipated customer demand, we encourage customers to use electricity prudently and to take measures that allow them to save money while remaining safe and comfortable," said Scot Hathaway, vice president-electric transmission.
Dominion Virginia Power, a subsidiary of Dominion (NYSE: D) supplied 20,061 megawatts of electricity between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Friday July 22.. The previous summer peak record of 19,688 megawatts was set on Aug. 8, 2007. One megawatt supplies enough electricity for approximately 250 homes.
The company is urging all residents – especially the elderly and young children – to take precautions when going out in the heat and to limit their outdoor activities. Customers with special needs – particularly elderly and ill persons without air conditioning who are most vulnerable to the effects of extreme temperatures and high humidity – should be checked on frequently.
To stay safe in this hot weather, Dominion urges everyone to:
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 and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 28,200 megawatts of generation, 11,000 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering and storage pipeline and 6,300 miles of electric transmission lines. Dominion operates the nation's largest natural gas storage system with 947 billion cubic feet of storage capacity and serves retail energy customers in 15 states. For more information about Dominion, visit the company's website at www.dom.com
SOURCE Dominion Virginia Power
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