D · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report
Market Demand Trends
DOMINION ENERGY, INC · 2026-10-30 · Importance 36 · Surprise 40
Electricity delivered by Dominion Energy South Carolina increased 11% to 7.1 million MWh in the third quarter, compared with 6.4 million MWh a year earlier. Dominion Energy Virginia delivered 29.4 million MWh, up from 27.0 million MWh, while its average electric distribution customer accounts rose to 2.835 million from 2.811 million. Dominion Energy attributed higher Virginia Power retail electricity sales to increased cooling degree days, customer growth, and economic and other usage factors; year-to-date sales growth also reflected increased heating degree days.
Key facts
- Dominion Energy reported that increased energy demand or accelerated demand from new data centers, including concentration primarily in Loudoun County, Virginia, may pose risks involving timely regulatory approvals and permits for new facilities.