Dominion Energy Utah Launches New Program to Reduce Customers' Carbon Footprint

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Dominion Energy has launched the CarbonRight program for its Utah and Idaho customers, enabling them to reduce their carbon footprint by purchasing carbon offsets at $5 per month. A typical residential customer can achieve 'net zero' emissions for an annual cost of $60. The program supports projects that cut greenhouse gas emissions in Utah, Missouri, and Minnesota, with independent certification ensuring high standards. This initiative aligns with Dominion's commitment to sustainable energy and supporting customer efforts to positively impact the environment.

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• Launch of CarbonRight program enhances customer engagement on environmental sustainability.
• Affordable carbon offsets at $5 monthly or $60 annually promote wider participation.
• Independent certification of carbon offsets ensures credibility and effectiveness.

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SALT LAKE CITY, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy customers in Utah and Idaho can now sign up for CarbonRight, a new and affordable way to significantly reduce their carbon footprint. The program will allow customers to offset carbon emissions from natural gas use in their home or business by supporting projects, including in Utah, that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

The program is voluntary and available to all residential customers, as well as businesses, government buildings and schools. To participate, customers may purchase carbon offsets in $5 blocks on their monthly bill. A typical residential customer can offset their entire carbon footprint, achieving "net zero" carbon emissions from their natural gas usage, by purchasing one $5 block a month, or $60 a year. Dominion Energy does not mark up the cost of the carbon offsets, and does not earn a profit from the program.

"Our customers are looking for ways to have a positive impact on the environment," Steven Ridge, Vice President and General Manager of Dominion Energy Utah. "We share their passion, and we're excited to deliver with this exciting new program. Our customers can now have more peace of mind knowing that their energy dollars are being spent to protect the environment." 

The carbon offsets offered through the program come from projects that reduce landfill carbon emissions in Utah and Missouri, as well as a forest management project in Minnesota that captures emissions from the environment. The offsets are independently certified through a rigorous and transparent process to ensure they meet the highest standards.

Customers can sign up online, through the Dominion Energy Utah mobile app, or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-323-5517. 

The new program is just one way Dominion Energy Utah is helping its customers reduce their carbon footprint. The company's ThermWise program helps homeowners and businesses conserve energy and save on their monthly bills. The voluntary GreenTherm program allows customers to support renewable natural gas projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farms, food waste, landfills and other sources.

Additionally, the company is advancing the use of zero-carbon hydrogen and carbon-beneficial renewable natural gas to significantly reduce emissions from customers' homes. Learn more about what the company is doing to advance renewable natural gas and hydrogen for the benefit of customers, air quality, and the climate.

About Dominion Energy 
About 7 million customers in 13 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to sustainable, reliable, affordable and safe energy and to achieving net zero carbon dioxide and methane emissions from its power generation and gas infrastructure operations by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more. 

 

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FAQ

What is the CarbonRight program launched by Dominion Energy?

The CarbonRight program allows Dominion Energy customers in Utah and Idaho to purchase carbon offsets to reduce their carbon footprint.

How much does the CarbonRight program cost?

Customers can offset their carbon emissions for $5 per month, or $60 annually.

What projects does the CarbonRight program support?

It supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Utah, Missouri, and Minnesota.

When was the CarbonRight program announced by Dominion Energy?

The program was announced on March 9, 2022.

Is Dominion Energy making a profit from the CarbonRight program?

No, Dominion Energy does not mark up the cost of carbon offsets and does not earn a profit from the program.