Dominion Power 2014 Annual Report Download - page 19

DOMINION RESOURCES, INC.
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In 2014, the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) honored workers
at our Surry Nuclear Power Station in Virginia with its B. Ralph
Sylvia “Best of the Best” award. NEI recognized our employees’
leadership and ingenuity in developing a “first-of-its-kind
inspection process that accurately and efficiently determines the
condition of reactor components and materials.” The process
resulted in cost savings of $1 million and will be a vital tool in
potential plans for extending the licenses of our nuclear fleet
to 80 years.
Dominion employees are dedicated stewards of the environment.
Each day, we have biologists working throughout the states where
we do business ensuring that we protect the waterways around
our facilities, including conducting numerous plant and aquatic
surveys. In addition, they conduct approximately 70 groundwater
monitoring surveys each year.
For the past 25 years, Dominion has been working to protect
migratory birds, particularly wider-winged raptors such as
bald eagles and hawks. A dedicated team of environmental
professionals works closely with our linemen, engineers and
planners to raise avian awareness and to monitor and minimize
risk to all migratory birds. During 2014, we reviewed and
enhanced our avian management programs—allowing for the
improvement of the design, maintenance and construction
practices for the protection of birds over much broader
geographic areas in Virginia and North Carolina.
Dominion also values our veterans. In 2011, we began our
Troops to Energy Jobs program to place military veterans into
utility careers. Service veterans are motivated and disciplined,
have a bias for action and are safety-conscious and risk-aware.
We need these men and women. We need their skills and their
demonstrated capacity for handling authority and providing
leadership, particularly as one-third of the nation’s skilled utility
workforce could retire in the next several years. In 2014, we hired
111 military veterans, or 15 percent of our new hires. We provide
specialized-skills training and support for veterans transitioning
into civilian jobs, and mentoring once they become
Dominion employees.
In 2014, we initiated two employee resource groups—one for
veterans, and the other for women. Though both are focused on
contributing to Dominion’s success as a valued corporate citizen,
individual members will benefit from professional development
and networking experience.
In 2015, we will remain focused on doing what is right, the right
way, in an environmentally friendly manner, and with an eye toward
timelines, prudence, compassion and our enduring values.
We begin a new year with optimism and confidence that our team
will continue serving our customers and communities well.
We value your investment.
Sincerely,
Thomas F. Farrell II
Chairman, President and CEO