Dominion Energy introduces Green Fleet inititiative

Dominion Energy has introduced its Green Fleet initiative, designed to transform its fleet of more than 8,600 vehicles.

The Green Fleet initiative will help Dominion Energy achieve its goal of net zero carbon dioxide and methane emissions.

The initiative calls for 75 percent of its passenger vehicles and 50 percent of its work vehicles to be converted to electric power by 2030. Further, 100 percent of all new vehicles purchased – from sedans to heavy-duty vehicles – will be powered either by electricity or alternative fuels after 2030.

“Dominion Energy is proud to make these commitments to help lower our greenhouse gas footprint,” Diane Leopold, Dominion Energy’s chief operating officer, said. “Over the years, we have made significant progress cutting carbon and methane emissions in our operations to help us reach our goal of net zero. But we wanted to go even further by slashing emissions from our vehicle fleets, too, while simultaneously developing the infrastructure needed to support EV charging access more broadly.”

Also, Dominion Energy is piloting an autonomous electric shuttle serving local retail and is deploying 50 electric school buses. In addition, the company is investing in increased EV charging capabilities for single and multifamily homes, workplaces, and a variety of public charging options, including transit locations such as airports.

“We know our customers and shareholders have heightened expectations about our role in society,” Wendy Wellener, Dominion Energy’s vice president of shared services, said. “They are telling us that they want a company that is mindful of its impact on the world around us. They want a company that leads on clean energy. But they also want safe, reliable, and affordable service. We are listening. And we believe this initiative, which drives change across the states where we do business, meets those expectations.”