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Why do some planning scenarios include significant capacity and energy imports, and how does Dominion Energy determine the appropriate level of reliance on market purchases?
As part of the IRP process, Dominion Energy evaluates a range of resource planning scenarios that consider different levels of market purchases, resource development, and customer demand.
The Company seeks to balance reliance on PJM market purchases with the development of new resources needed to maintain reliable service for customers.
In evaluating future portfolios, the Company considers factors such as resource availability, deployment timelines, reliability needs, and the ability to meet projected demand. The IRP includes scenarios that explore different levels of market reliance and resource development to better understand potential planning outcomes.