Dominion Energy(US:D)2025-10-31 16:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q3 operating earnings were $1.06 per share, including $0.03 from RNG 45Z credits and $0.06 from worse-than-normal weather, with GAAP results at $1.16 per share [5][6] - Full-year guidance range narrowed to $3.33 to $3.48 per share, maintaining the original midpoint of $3.40 [6][7] - Year-to-date weather has become a small headwind of approximately $0.02, contrasting with earlier tailwinds from sales and weather [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project is now two-thirds complete, with project costs at $11.2 billion and approximately $8.2 billion invested to date [10][11] - Data center demand has increased to approximately 47 gigawatts, up 17% from December 2024, with significant growth in various stages of contracting [18][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Current residential electric rates are 9% and 11% below the U.S. average for DEV and DESC, respectively [24] - The project’s levelized cost of energy (LCOE) has been updated to $84, which remains competitive compared to other generation resources [14][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on achieving financial commitments, completing major construction milestones for CVOW, and achieving favorable regulatory outcomes [4] - A comprehensive capital investment forecast update through 2030 is expected in the Q4 earnings call, with a focus on customer affordability and system reliability [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in delivering on financial plans despite challenges, emphasizing a conservative approach to balance sheet management [7][32] - The company anticipates continued bipartisan support for CVOW, which is critical for infrastructure upgrades and energy supply [25] Other Important Information - The Charybdis wind turbine installation vessel has faced delays but is expected to be cleared for turbine installation in November [17][18] - The company is actively working on various utility-scale solar and storage projects, representing about $2.9 billion in new investment [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Political risks regarding CVOW project - Management noted bipartisan support for CVOW across all levels of government, indicating confidence in project continuity regardless of potential political changes [25] Question: Status of Charybdis and punch list items - The punch list for Charybdis includes about 200 items, with 120 already closed out, and the team is confident in completing the remaining items by November [26][28] Question: Capital plan and balance sheet capacity - Management indicated that the capital plan will be updated in early 2026, with a focus on maintaining balance sheet conservatism while exploring various funding sources [30][32] Question: Impact of potential delays on financial guidance - Management expressed confidence that any delays in turbine installations would not significantly impact financial commitments made to investors [50] Question: Data center load and energization timing - The company continues to see robust demand from data centers, with energization dates for over 100 delivery point requests stretching through 2031 [43]