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How is IRP planning different this year (2026) compared to last year (2025)?

Each IRP (or IRP Update) contains updated assumptions and parameters related to current laws and regulations in place at the time of filing.  Consistently, each IRP (or IRP Update) will utilize a refreshed load forecast, commodity price forecasting, and unit assumptions, as well as new model scenarios, including an updated Stakeholder Input Case. 

Other Stakeholder Questions and Answers

• Could you explain the phrase "snapshot in time"?
• How do you plan to address IRP-related legislation recently signed by the Governor of Virginia in the 2026 IRP Process?