RD623 - Combined Reports: Annual Report on Energy Efficiency Programs Pursuant to Chapter 1193 of the 2020 Virginia Acts of Assembly, and Annual Report on the Feasibility of Achieving Energy Efficiency Goals Pursuant to Chapter 1193 of the 2020 Virginia Acts of Assembly – October 1, 2026
Executive Summary: This document contains the combined reports (“Report") of the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“Commission") pursuant to Chapter 1193 of the 2020 Virginia Acts of Assembly.(*1) The key highlights of this Report are as follows: • In its sixth Demand-Side Management (“DSM") application pursuant to the VCEA, Dominion filed for seven new demand response programs, and two new energy efficiency programs. All Company proposals were approved by the Commission. In its application, Dominion also presented its progress towards achieving the energy efficiency savings goals of the VCEA and the required proposed investment levels of the Grid Transformation and Security Act (“GTSA").(*2) • In its fourth EE-RAC petition pursuant to the VCEA, APCo filed for six new energy efficiency programs, extension of five energy efficiency and demand response programs, enhancements to an energy efficiency program, increased funding for its low-income weatherization programs, and two new marketing services. This case is still pending before the Commission.(*3) • In Dominion’s 2025 DSM proceeding, the Commission evaluated Dominion’s performance in meeting the 2024 energy savings target pursuant to Code § 56-596.2. Dominion had total combined net savings of 1,275,955 megawatt-hour (“MWh") in 2024, which represents 1.9% of 2019 total annual sales(*4) and is less than Dominion’s 2024 total annual savings target of 3.75%, or 2,558,675 MWh. • APCo had a total combined net savings of 375,658 MWh in 2025, which represents 2.6% of 2019 total annual sales,(*5) and is more than APCo’s 2025 total annual energy savings target of 2.0%, or 289,041 MWh. • Calendar year 2025 was the fourth year in which the VCEA’s energy efficiency targets were in effect pursuant to Code § 56-596.2. The Commission received data related to Dominion’s pursuit of such targets in Dominion’s DSM application, as noted above, and in both Dominion and APCo’s evaluation, measurement, and verification (“EM&V") reports.(*6) • The Commission has approved new energy efficiency targets for both Dominion and APCo for calendar years 2026-2029 as part of Case Nos. PUR-2023-00227 and PUR-2024-00134. Dominion’s targets are 3%, 4%, and 5% for 2026, 2027, and 2028 respectively, and APCo’s targets are 3%, 3.5%, and 4% for 2026, 2027, and 2028 respectively.(*7) • A number of initiatives are underway related to energy efficiency and demand response, including the introduction of a new cost benefit test model in 2029, a study of energy efficiency potential in Virginia, and the introduction of virtual power plants to the Commonwealth, among other new DSM-related legislation. A glossary of terms is provided in Appendix 3. |