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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

____________

FORM 10-Q
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(Mark one)

X    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004

or

____ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 1-2255

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

VIRGINIA
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

54-0418825
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

701 EAST CARY STREET
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
(Address of principal executive offices)


23219
(Zip Code)

 

 

(804) 819-2000
(Registrant's telephone number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes    X   No         

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes       No    X  

At June 30, 2004, the latest practicable date for determination, 177,932 shares of common stock, without par value, of the registrant were outstanding.

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

INDEX

 

 

Page  
Number

PART I. Financial Information


Item 1.


Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 


Consolidated Statements of Income - Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003


3

 


Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003


4

 


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003


6

 


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


7


Item 2.


Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


16


Item 3.


Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk


33


Item 4.


Controls and Procedures


35

 


PART II. Other Information

 


Item 1.


Legal Proceedings


36


Item 4.


Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders


36


Item 6.


Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


36

 

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

PART I. Financial Information
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
       June 30,       

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

2004

2003

2004

2003

(millions)

Operating Revenue

$1,348

$1,215

$2,649

$2,726

Operating Expenses

Electric fuel and energy purchases, net

482

325

877

686

Purchased electric capacity

136

150

282

311

Other purchased energy commodities

125

74

236

142

Other operations and maintenance:

   External

203

179

382

308

   Affiliated

66

75

136

152

Depreciation and amortization

123

114

243

229

Other taxes

       46

       45

       92

       92

         Total operating expenses

  1,181

     962

  2,248

   1,920

Income from operations

     167

     253

     401

     806

Other income

       18

       25

       30

       39

Interest and related charges:

   Interest expense-junior subordinated notes payable
      to affiliated trust

7

15

   Interest expense-other

58

64

118

131

   Distributions-mandatorily redeemable trust
      preferred securities


      - 


         7


      - 


        15

         Total interest and related charges

       65

       71

     133

      146

Income before income taxes

120

207

298

699

Income tax expense

       48

       74

     117

     259

Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting
      principles


72


133


181


440

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
      (net of income taxes of $51)


      - 


      - 


      - 


       84

Net Income

72

133

181

524

Preferred dividends

         4

         3

         8

         8

Balance available for common stock

$     68

$   130

$   173

$   516

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

June 30,
2004

December 31,
2003
(1)

(millions)

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$      31 

$      46 

Customer accounts receivable (net of allowance of $12 in 2004
   and $9 in 2003)


1,629 


1,581 

Other accounts receivable

36 

67 

Receivables from affiliates

60 

81 

Inventories

438 

496 

Derivative assets

961 

1,096 

Margin deposit assets

128 

41 

Prepayments

20 

56 

Other

        69 

       66 

       Total current assets

   3,372 

   3,530 

Investments

Nuclear decommissioning trust funds

1,033 

1,010 

Other

        22 

         39 

       Total investments

   1,055 

    1,049 

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment

19,463 

19,129 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

  (7,616)

  (7,391)

       Net property, plant and equipment

  11,847 

  11,738 

Deferred Charges and Other Assets

Regulatory assets

399 

438 

Derivative assets

233 

227 

Other

       304 

       334 

       Total deferred charges and other assets

       936 

       999 

       Total assets

$17,210 

$17,316 

________________

(1) The Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2003 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)

 

June 30,
2004

December 31,
2003
(1)

 

(millions)

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

Securities due within one year

$      75

$     325

Short-term debt

532

717

Accounts payable, trade

1,202

1,282

Payables to affiliates

152

138

Affiliated current borrowings

595

154

Accrued interest, payroll and taxes

290

202

Derivative liabilities

1,024

1,123

Other

      202

       284

       Total current liabilities

   4,072

    4,225

 

 

 

Long-Term Debt

 

 

Long-term debt

4,104

4,112

Junior subordinated notes payable to affiliated trust

412

412

Notes payable-other affiliates

       220

       220

       Total long-term debt

    4,736

    4,744

 

 

 

Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities

 

 

Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits

2,070

2,044

Asset retirement obligations

759

740

Derivative liabilities

440

393

Regulatory liabilities

378

374

Other

       133

       126

       Total deferred credits and other liabilities

    3,780

    3,677

       Total liabilities

  12,588

  12,646

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock Not Subject to Mandatory Redemption

       257

      257

 

 

 

Common Shareholder's Equity

 

 

Common stock-no par value, 300,000 shares authorized;
   177,932 shares outstanding


2,888


2,888

Other paid-in capital

39

38

Retained earnings

1,350

    1,405

Accumulated other comprehensive income

         88

         82

       Total common shareholder's equity

    4,365

    4,413

 

 

 

       Total liabilities and shareholder's equity

$17,210

$17,316

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(1) The Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2003 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

 

2004

2003

 

(millions)

Operating Activities

 

 

Net Income

$ 181 

$ 524 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

     Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles, net of income taxes

-  

(84)

     Depreciation and amortization

285 

260 

     Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits, net

10 

172 

     Deferred fuel expenses, net

43 

(143)

     Net unrealized (gains) losses on energy-related derivatives held
       for trading purposes


107 


(55)

     Changes in:

 

 

         Accounts receivable

(17)

(148)

         Affiliated accounts receivable and payable

35 

(24)

         Inventories

58 

26 

         Accounts payable, trade

(80)

129 

         Accrued interest, payroll and taxes

88 

96 

         Margin deposit assets and liabilities

(81)

(43)

         Prepayments

36 

29 

         Other operating assets and liabilities

   (53)

    27 

            Net cash provided by operating activities

  612 

  766 

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

Plant construction and other property additions

(322)

(458)

Nuclear fuel

(56)

(58)

Purchases of securities

(142)

(78)

Proceeds from sales of securities

123 

78 

Other

      2 

   (40)

            Net cash used in investing activities

 (395)

 (556)

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

Repayment of short-term debt, net

(185)

(353)

Issuance of affiliated current borrowings, net

441 

115 

Issuance of long-term debt

-  

400 

Repayment of long-term debt

(257)

(215)

Common stock dividend payments

(227)

(238)

Other

     (4)

   (11)

            Net cash used in financing activities

 (232)

 (302)

 

 

 

            Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(15)

(92)

            Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     46 

   132 

            Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$   31 

$   40 

 

 

 

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Note 1. Nature of Operations


Virginia Electric and Power Company (the Company), a Virginia public service company, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion Resources, Inc. (Dominion). The Company is a regulated public utility that generates, transmits and distributes electricity within a 30,000 square-mile area in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. It serves approximately 2.2 million retail customer accounts, including governmental agencies, and wholesale customers such as rural electric cooperatives, municipalities, power marketers and other utilities. The Virginia service area comprises about 65% of Virginia's total land area but accounts for over 80% of its population. The Company has trading relationships beyond the geographic limits of its retail service territory and buys and sells natural gas, electricity and other energy-related commodities.

The Company manages its daily operations through three primary operating segments: Generation, Energy and Delivery. In addition, the Company reports its corporate and other functions as a segment.

The "Company" is used throughout this report and, depending on the context of its use, may represent any of the following: the legal entity, Virginia Electric and Power Company, one of Virginia Electric and Power Company's consolidated subsidiaries or the entirety of Virginia Electric and Power Company and its consolidated subsidiaries.


Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies


As permitted by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contain certain condensed financial information and exclude certain footnote disclosures normally included in annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (generally accepted accounting principles). These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.


In the opinion of the Company's management, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position as of June 30, 2004, its results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, and its cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003.


The Company makes certain estimates and assumptions in preparing its Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses for the periods presented. Actual results may differ from those estimates.


The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include, after eliminating intercompany transactions and balances, the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries, and those variable interest entities where the Company is the primary beneficiary.


The Company reports certain contracts and instruments at fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Market pricing and indicative price information from external sources are used to measure fair value when available. In the absence of this information, the Company estimates fair value based on near-term and historical price information and statistical methods. For individual contracts, the use of differing assumptions could have a material effect on the contract's estimated fair value. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 for more discussion of the Company's estimation techniques.

 

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)


The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. Information for quarterly periods is affected by seasonal variations in sales and other factors.

Certain amounts in the 2003 Consolidated Financial Statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2004 presentation.

Note 3. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

2004

FIN 46R

The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, (FIN 46R) for its interests in variable interest entities (VIEs) that are not considered special purpose entities on March 31, 2004. FIN 46R addresses the identification and consolidation of VIEs, which are entities that are not controllable through voting interests or in which the VIEs' equity investors do not bear the residual economic risks and rewards. There was no impact on the Company's results of operations or financial position related to this adoption.

As described in Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company is a party to long-term contracts for purchases of electric generation capacity and energy from qualifying facilities and independent power producers. Certain variable pricing terms in some of these contracts cause them to be considered potential variable interests that require evaluation under the provisions of FIN 46R. If a power generator that holds one of these specific types of contracts is determined to be a VIE and the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary, the Company would be required to consolidate the entity in its financial statements. Consolidation of one of these potential VIEs would primarily result in the addition of property, plant and equipment, long-term debt and minority interest to the Company's balance sheet. The impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations would be that purchased ene rgy and capacity expenses attributable to the long-term contract with the VIE would be replaced by the VIE's operations, maintenance and interest expense, with the VIE's results of operations being reported as income attributable to a minority interest. Long-term debt of these potential VIEs, even if consolidated, would be nonrecourse to the Company.

At March 31, 2004, the Company had determined that its contracts with ten of these entities would require further analysis under FIN 46R. Since these entities were established and are legally owned by parties not affiliated with the Company, the Company submitted requests to these potential VIEs for the information necessary to perform the required assessments. In response to these requests, one of the potential VIE supplier entities provided some of the requested information. Using this information, the Company has completed its analysis, the results of which indicate that the Company is not the primary beneficiary of this supplier entity under FIN 46R. The Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) has added a project to its agenda to consider what variability should be considered when determining whether an interest is a variable interest. This EITF project or other efforts to further interpret FIN 46R could require a reassessment of this information.

Because the requested information has not been provided by the other nine potential VIEs, the Company is unable to apply FIN 46R to its interests in those entities. The Company will continue its efforts to obtain the information and, if it is received in the future, will evaluate these contracts under the provisions of FIN 46R at that time.

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

The Company has remaining purchase commitments under contracts with these ten potential VIEs of $4.6 billion at June 30, 2004. The Company purchased $157 million and $144 million of electric generation capacity and energy from these entities in the quarters ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and $331 million and $328 in the six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The Company's exposure to losses from its involvement with these entities cannot be determined since losses, if any, would be represented by either: 1) the difference between (a) the amount payable by the Company for energy and capacity under the long-term contract and (b) amounts recoverable through regulated electric sales or wholesale market transactions; or 2) if the potential VIE supplier fails to perform, any amount paid by the Company to obtain replacement energy and capacity in excess of the amounts otherwise payable under the long-term contract with the potential VIE supplier entity.

As described more fully in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company adopted FIN 46R for its interests in special purpose entities on December 31, 2003.

2003

SFAS No. 143

Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations, which provides accounting requirements for the recognition and measurement of liabilities associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets. Upon adoption, the Company recognized a $139 million after-tax gain as the cumulative effect of this change in accounting principle.

 

EITF 02-3

On January 1, 2003, the Company adopted EITF Issue No. 02-3, Issues Involved in Accounting for Derivative Contracts Held for Trading Purposes and Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities, that rescinded EITF Issue No. 98-10, Accounting for Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities. The implementation of EITF 02-3 resulted in the discontinuance of fair value accounting for non-derivative energy-related contracts held for trading purposes. Upon adoption, the Company recognized an after-tax loss of $55 million as the cumulative effect of this change in accounting principle.

EITF 03-11

On October 1, 2003, the Company adopted EITF Issue No. 03-11, Reporting Realized Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments That Are Subject to FASB Statement No. 133 and Not "Held for Trading Purposes" as Defined in Issue No. 02-3. EITF 03-11 addresses classification of income statement related amounts for derivative contracts. Income statement amounts related to periods prior to October 1, 2003 are presented as originally reported.

Note 4.     Recently Issued Accounting Standards


EITF 03-1

In March 2004, the FASB ratified the consensus reached by the EITF on Issue No. 03-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments. EITF 03-1 provides guidance for evaluating whether certain investments in debt and equity securities are other-than-temporarily impaired and is effective for fiscal periods beginning after June 30, 2004. The Company does not expect a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements from the initial application of this new guidance.

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Note 5. Electric Deregulation in Virginia

In April 2004, the Governor of Virginia signed into law amendments to the Virginia Electric Utility Restructuring Act (Virginia Restructuring Act) and the Virginia fuel factor statute. The amendments extend capped base rates by three and one-half years, to December 31, 2010, unless modified or terminated earlier under the Virginia Restructuring Act. In addition to extending capped rates, the amendments:

In the second quarter of 2004, the Company recognized a $23 million after-tax charge for 2004 fuel expenses incurred through April 14, 2004 that are no longer recoverable under the new law.

Note 6. Operating Revenue

The Company's operating revenue consists of the following:

Three Months Ended
       June 30,       

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

2004

2003

2004

2003

(millions)

Regulated electric sales

$1,267

$1,111

$2,556

$2,359

Other(1)

      81

    104

      93

    367

     Total operating revenue

$1,348

$1,215

$2,649

$2,726

 

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(1) Includes non-regulated electric sales, non-regulated gas sales and other revenue.

Note 7. Comprehensive Income

The following table presents total comprehensive income:

 

Three Months Ended
       June 30,       

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

 

2004

2003

2004

2003

 

(millions)

Net income

$72 

$133

$181 

$524

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

   Net other comprehensive income associated with       effective portion of changes in fair value of
      derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net
      of taxes and amounts reclassified to earnings







4







9

   Other(1)

    (8)

    47

     (3)

    24

          Other comprehensive income (loss)

    (7)

    51

      6 

    33

          Total comprehensive income

$ 65 

$184

$187 

$557

________________

(1) Represents primarily unrealized gains and unrealized losses on investments held in decommissioning trusts.

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Note 8. Hedge Accounting Activities


The Company is exposed to the impact of market fluctuations in the price of natural gas, electricity and other energy-related commodities marketed and purchased as well as the currency exchange and interest rate risks of its business operations. The Company uses derivative instruments to mitigate its exposure to these risks and designates derivative instruments as fair value or cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Selected information about the Company's hedge accounting activities follows:

 

Three Months Ended
       June 30,       

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

 

2004

2003

2004

2003

 

(millions)

Portion of gains on hedging instruments
   determined to be ineffective and included
   in net income-Fair value hedges



$ 1 



- -



$ 1 



- -

 

 

 

 

 

Portion of losses on hedging instruments
   attributable to changes in differences between
   spot prices and forward prices excluded from
   measurement of effectiveness and included in
   net income-Fair value hedges





$(3)





- -





$(3)





- -

The following table presents selected information related to cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2004:



Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
After-Tax

Portion Expected
to be Reclassified
to Earnings
During the
Next 12 Months
After-Tax






Maximum Term

(millions)

Commodities-Gas

$  4

$4

7 months

Interest rate

1

-

136 months

Foreign currency

  25

  4

41 months

     Total

$30

$8

The actual amounts that will be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months will vary from the expected amounts presented above as a result of changes in market prices, interest rates and foreign exchange rates. The effect of amounts being reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings will generally be offset by the recognition of the hedged transactions (e.g., anticipated purchases) in earnings, thereby achieving the realization of prices contemplated by the underlying risk management strategies.

 

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Note 9. Significant Financing Transactions


Joint Credit Facilities and Short-term Debt

Dominion, Consolidated Natural Gas Company (CNG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion, and the Company have two three-year revolving joint credit facilities that allow aggregate borrowings of up to $2.25 billion. The facilities include a $1.5 billion credit facility that was entered into in May 2004 and terminates in May 2007 and a $750 million credit facility that was entered into in May 2002 and terminates in May 2005. These credit facilities are being used for working capital, as support for the combined commercial paper programs of Dominion, CNG and the Company and the issuance of letters of credit of up to $500 million under the $1.5 billion credit facility and $200 million under the $750 million credit facility.

At June 30, 2004, total outstanding commercial paper supported by the credit facilities was $610 million, of which the Company's borrowings were $532 million. At June 30, 2004, total outstanding letters of credit supported by the credit facilities were $478 million, of which $115 million was issued on behalf of an unregulated subsidiary of the Company. At June 30, 2004, capacity available under the two credit facilities was $1.16 billion.

Long-term Debt

In the six months ended June 30, 2004, the Company repaid $250 million of its 8% mortgage bonds due March 1, 2004.

Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies


Other than the matters discussed below, there have been no significant developments regarding commitments and contingencies as disclosed in Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, nor have any significant new matters arisen during the six months ended June 30, 2004.


Litigation

The Company and Dominion Telecom, Inc. (Dominion Telecom) were defendants in a class action lawsuit whereby the plaintiffs claimed that the Company and Dominion Telecom strung fiber-optic cable across their land along an electric transmission corridor without paying compensation. The plaintiffs sought damages for trespass and "unjust enrichment," as well as punitive damages from the defendants. In April 2004, the parties entered into a settlement agreement that was subsequently approved by the court in July 2004. Under the terms of the settlement, a fund of $20 million has been established by the Company to pay claims of current and former landowners as well as fees of lawyers for the class. Costs of notice to the class and administration of claims will be borne separately by the Company. The settlement agreement resulted in an after-tax charge of $7 million in the first quarter of 2004.


Environmental Matters

In March 2004, the State of North Carolina filed a petition under Section 126 of the Clean Air Act seeking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose additional nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) reductions from electrical generating units in thirteen states, claiming emissions from the electrical generating units in those states are contributing to air quality problems in North Carolina. The Company has electrical generating units in two of the states. The issues raised by North Carolina are already being addressed by the EPA in current regulatory initiatives. The EPA is expected to respond to the petition later this year. Given the highly uncertain outcome and timing of future action, if any, by the EPA on this issue, the Company cannot predict the financial impact on its operations at this time.

Surety Bonds

At June 30, 2004, the Company had purchased $10 million of surety bonds for various purposes, including providing worker compensation coverage and obtaining licenses, permits, and rights-of-way. Under the terms of surety bonds, the Company is obligated to indemnify the respective surety bond company for any amounts paid.

 

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Note 11. Credit Risk


The Company sells electricity and provides distribution and transmission services to a diverse group of customers, including residential, commercial and industrial customers as well as rural electric cooperatives and municipalities. Credit risk associated with trade accounts receivable from energy consumers is limited due to the large number of customers. In addition, the Company enters into contracts with various companies in the energy industry for purchases and sales of energy-related commodities, including natural gas and electricity in its energy trading and risk management activities. The Company's exposure to credit risk is concentrated primarily within its energy trading and risk management activities, as the Company transacts with a smaller, less diverse group of counterparties and transactions may involve large notional volumes and potentially volatile commodity prices. At June 30, 2004, gross credit exposure related to these transactions totaled $554 million, reflecting the unrealized gains for co ntracts carried at fair value plus any outstanding receivables (net of payables, where netting agreements exist), prior to the application of collateral. After the application of collateral, the Company's credit exposure totaled $546 million. Of this amount, investment grade counterparties represented 93% and no single counterparty exceeded 13%. The credit exposure amounts exclude amounts receivable from affiliated companies.

As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company had margin deposit assets of $128 million and $41 million, respectively, and margin deposit liabilities (reported in other current liabilities) of $8 million and $1 million, respectively.

Note 12. Related Party Transactions


The Company engages in related party transactions primarily with other Dominion subsidiaries. The Company's accounts receivable and payable balances with affiliates are settled based on contractual terms or on a monthly basis, depending on the nature of the underlying transactions. The significant related party transactions are disclosed below.

Transactions with Other Dominion Subsidiaries

The Company, through an unregulated subsidiary, transacts with other Dominion subsidiaries for certain quantities of natural gas and other commodities at market prices in the ordinary course of business. Through the same unregulated subsidiary, the Company is involved in facilitating Dominion's enterprise risk management. In connection with this role, the Company's unregulated subsidiary enters into certain financial derivative commodity contracts with other Dominion subsidiaries. These contracts, which are principally comprised of commodity swaps, are used by Dominion subsidiaries to manage commodity price risks associated with purchases and sales of natural gas. As part of Dominion's enterprise risk management, the Company generally manages such risk exposures by entering into offsetting derivative instruments with non-affiliates. The Company reports both affiliated and non-affiliated derivative instruments at fair value, with related changes included in earnings, except to the e xtent designated as cash flow hedges.

The affiliated transactions are presented below:

 

Three Months Ended
       June 30,       

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

 

  2004

 2003

  2004

 2003

(millions)

Purchases of natural gas, gas transportation and storage
     services from affiliates


$293


$176


$645


$299

Sales of natural gas to affiliates

181

194

359

338

Sales of electricity to affiliates

3

5

Net realized losses on affiliated commodity derivative contracts

5

20

9

25

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

The Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets included derivative assets of $102 million and $86 million with Dominion subsidiaries at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, and derivative liabilities of $35 million and $65 million with Dominion subsidiaries at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.


Dominion Resources Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Dominion, provides accounting, legal and certain administrative and technical services to the Company. The Company recognized expenses of $66 million and $75 million in the second quarters of 2004 and 2003, respectively, and $136 million and $152 million in the first six months of 2004 and 2003, respectively, in other operations and maintenance expense related to these services. The Company provided certain services to affiliates, including charges for facilities and equipment usage, which totaled $8 million in the second quarters of both 2004 and 2003, and $13 million and $14 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Transactions with Dominion

As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company has borrowed funds from Dominion under a short-term demand note of $595 million and $154 million, respectively, and a long-term note of $220 million for both periods. Interest charges incurred by the Company related to these borrowings were not material in the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003.

Transactions with Other Related Parties

An unregulated subsidiary of the Company, at its sole discretion, has provided $9 million and $8 million at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, of cash collateral to third parties on behalf of several of its natural gas supply customers. For this and other financial support services, the unregulated subsidiary receives fees and has a security interest in the customers' assets. The arrangements terminate at various dates beginning in 2005 through 2007, subject to periodic renewal thereafter unless terminated by either party.

Note 13. Operating Segments

The Company is organized primarily on the basis of products and services sold in the United States. The majority of the Company's revenue is provided through bundled rate tariffs. Generally, such revenue is allocated for management reporting based on prior cost-of-service studies among the three operating segments:

 

Generation includes the Company's portfolio of electric generating facilities, power purchase contracts and marketing of its excess generation resources not needed to serve utility customers.

Energy includes the Company's electric transmission operations and its energy trading and risk management activities (Clearinghouse). The electric transmission operations are subject to cost-of-service rate regulation.

Delivery includes the Company's electric distribution systems and customer service operations. The Delivery segment is subject to cost-of-service rate regulation.

Corporate and Other includes the Company's corporate and other functions. The contribution to net income by the Company's primary operating segments is determined based on a measure of profit that executive management believes to be representative of the segments' core earnings. As a result, certain specific items attributable to those segments are not included in profit measures evaluated by executive management in assessing the segment's performance or allocating resources among the segments. These specific items are instead reported in the Corporate and Other segment.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)



Generation


Energy


Delivery

Corporate
and Other

Consolidated Total

(millions)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2004

Operating revenue

$  967

$  97 

$282

$  2 

$1,348

Net income (loss)

40

(37)

71

(2)

72

Three Months Ended June 30, 2003

Operating revenue

$  827

$133 

$253

$  2 

$1,215

Net income

67

61

-  

133

Six Months Ended June 30, 2004

Operating revenue

$1,948

$135 

$562

$  4 

$2,649

Net income (loss)

148

(107)

139

181

Six Months Ended June 30, 2003

Operating revenue

$1,759

$432 

$532

$  3 

$2,726

Net income

173

143 

129

79 

524

 

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) discusses the results of operations and general financial condition of the Company. MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements. The "Company" is used throughout MD&A and, depending on the context of its use, may represent any of the following: the legal entity, Virginia Electric and Power Company, one of Virginia Electric and Power Company's consolidated subsidiaries or the entirety of Virginia Electric and Power Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion.

Contents of MD&A

The MD&A consists of the following information:

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains statements concerning the Company's expectations, plans, objectives, future financial performance and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In most cases, the reader can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "expect," "believe," "should," "could," "plan," "may" or other similar words.

 

The Company makes forward-looking statements with full knowledge that risks and uncertainties exist that may cause actual results to be materially different from predicted results. Factors that may cause actual results to differ are often presented with the forward-looking statements themselves. Additionally, other risks that may cause actual results to differ from predicted results are set forth in Risk Factors and Cautionary Statements That May Affect Future Results.

The Company bases its forward-looking statements on management's beliefs and assumptions using information available at the time the statements are made. The Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance on its forward-looking statements because the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and projections about future events may, and often do, materially differ from actual results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect developments occurring after the statement is made.

 

Accounting Matters

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

As of June 30, 2004, there have been no significant changes with regard to critical accounting policies and estimates as disclosed in MD&A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. The policies disclosed included the accounting for: derivative contracts at fair value; long-lived asset impairment testing; asset retirement obligations and regulated operations.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

FIN 46R

The Company adopted FIN 46R for its interests in VIEs that are not considered special purpose entities on March 31, 2004. FIN 46R addresses the identification and consolidation of VIEs, which are entities that are not controllable through voting interests or in which the VIEs' equity investors do not bear the residual economic risks and rewards. There was no impact on the Company's results of operations or financial position related to this adoption. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.


Results of Operations


Presented below is a summary of contributions by the Company's operating segments to its net income:

Three Months Ended
       June 30,       

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

2004

2003

2004

2003

(millions)

Generation

$40 

$ 67

$148 

$173

Energy

(37)

5

(107)

143

Delivery

71 

61

139 

129

Corporate and Other

   (2)

  - 

      1 

    79

     Consolidated net income

$72 

$133

$181 

$524

 

Overview

Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 vs. 2003

Net income decreased 46% to $72 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004, as compared to 2003, primarily reflecting:

Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 vs. 2003

Net income decreased 65% to $181 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004, as compared to 2003, primarily reflecting:

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

The 2004 six-month results were also impacted by the following specific items which were reported in the Corporate and Other segment and recognized in 2004 and 2003:

2004

2003

Analysis of Consolidated Operations

Presented below are selected amounts related to the Company's results of operations:

 

Three Months Ended
       June 30,       

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

 

2004

2003

2004

2003

 

(millions)

Operating Revenue

 

 

 

 

Regulated electric sales

$1,267

$1,111

$2,556

$2,359

Other

81

104

93

367

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

 

Electric fuel and energy purchases, net

482

325

877

686

Purchased electric capacity

136

150

282

311

Other purchased energy commodities

125

74

236

142

Other operations and maintenance

269

254

518

460

Depreciation and amortization

123

114

243

229

Other taxes

46

45

92

92

Other income

18

25

30

39

Interest and related charges

65

71

133

146

Income tax expense

48

74

117

259

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting
     principles (net of income taxes)


- - 


- - 


- - 


84

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

An analysis of the Company's results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004, as compared to the same periods of 2003 follows.

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 vs. 2003

Operating Revenue

Regulated electric sales revenue increased 14% to $1.3 billion, primarily reflecting:

Other revenue decreased 22% to $81 million, primarily reflecting negative margins in non-regulated electric sales revenue from energy trading and risk management activities, resulting primarily from unfavorable price changes and settlements on derivative contracts and the transfer of certain wholesale electric contracts to another Dominion subsidiary in October 2003, partially offset by a $68 million increase in coal sales revenue.

Operating Expenses and Other Items

Electric fuel and energy purchases, net increased 48% to $482 million, primarily reflecting a $179 million increase related to regulated generation operations due to the elimination of fuel deferral accounting for the Virginia jurisdiction, which resulted in the write-off of previously deferred fuel costs incurred in the first quarter of 2004 and the recognition of fuel expenses in excess of amounts recovered in fixed fuel rates. The increase also reflected higher volumes and higher average prices in the current quarter, partially offset by a $22 million decrease associated with the transfer of certain wholesale electric contracts to another Dominion subsidiary in October 2003.

Purchased electric capacity decreased 9% to $136 million, primarily resulting from the termination of a long-term power purchase contract in connection with the purchase of the related generating facility in November 2003.

Other purchased energy commodities increased 69% to $125 million, primarily reflecting a $63 million increase in the cost of coal purchased for resale.

Other operations and maintenance increased 6% to $269 million, primarily reflecting higher mark-to-market losses from non-trading derivative contracts in 2004, as a result of the transfer of certain electric wholesale contracts to another Dominion subsidiary in October 2003.

Depreciation and amortization increased 8% to $123 million, due to incremental expense resulting from property additions, including the consolidation of a special purpose lessor entity as a result of adopting FIN 46R on December 31, 2003.

Income taxes-The Company's effective tax rate increased 4.7% to 40.3%, primarily reflecting higher current tax expense related to utility plant differences for which deferred tax expense has not been provided in prior years and lower state tax benefits for operating losses of subsidiaries taxable at rates that are lower than the Company's overall effective state tax rate.

 

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 vs. 2003

Operating Revenue

Regulated electric sales revenue increased 8% to $2.6 billion, primarily reflecting:

Other revenue decreased 75% to $93 million, primarily reflecting negative margins in non-regulated electric sales revenue and lower margins in non-regulated gas sales revenue from energy trading and risk management activities, resulting primarily from unfavorable price changes and settlements on derivative contracts, comparatively lower price volatility on natural gas option positions and the transfer of certain wholesale electric contracts to another Dominion subsidiary in October 2003, partially offset by a $123 million increase in coal sales revenue.

Operating Expenses and Other Items

Electric fuel and energy purchases, net increased 28% to $877 million, primarily reflecting a $222 million increase related to regulated generation operations due to the elimination of fuel deferral accounting for the Virginia jurisdiction, which resulted in the recognition of fuel expenses in excess of amounts recovered in fixed fuel rates. The increase also reflected higher volumes in the current six-month period, partially offset by a $31 million decrease associated with the transfer of certain wholesale electric contracts to another Dominion subsidiary in October 2003.

Purchased electric capacity decreased 9% to $282 million, primarily resulting from the termination of a long-term power purchase contract in connection with the purchase of the related generating facility in November 2003.

Other purchased energy commodities increased 66% to $236 million, primarily reflecting a $116 million increase in the cost of coal purchased for resale.

Other operations and maintenance increased 13% to $518 million, primarily reflecting:

 

Depreciation and amortization increased 6% to $243 million, due to incremental expense resulting from property additions, including the consolidation of a special purpose lessor entity as a result of adopting FIN 46R on December 31, 2003.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

Income taxes-The Company's effective tax rate increased 2.3% to 39.4%, primarily resulting from lower state tax benefits for operating losses of subsidiaries taxable at rates that are lower than the Company's overall effective state tax rate.

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles-On January 1, 2003, the Company adopted two new accounting standards, resulting in a net after-tax gain of $84 million, which included:

Segment Results of Operations

 

Generation Segment

The Generation segment includes the Company's portfolio of electric generating facilities, power purchase contracts and marketing of its excess generation resources not needed to serve utility customers.

 

 

Three Months Ended
         June 30,         

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

 

2004

2003

2004

2003

 

(millions)

Net income contribution

$40

$67

$148

$173

Electricity sold (million mwhrs)

19

17

39

37

_______________

mwhrs = megawatt hours

Presented below, on an after-tax basis, are the key factors impacting the Generation segment's operating results:

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,
2004 vs. 2003
Increase
(Decrease)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
2004 vs. 2003 Increase
(Decrease)

 

(millions)

Regulated electric sales:

 

 

   Weather

$ 30 

$ 22 

   Customer growth

Deferred fuel asset write-off

(23)

Fuel expenses in excess of rate recovery

(39)

(62)

Capacity expenses

14 

Utility outages

Depreciation and amortization expense

 (5)

 (10)

Other

    (3)

    (4)

     Change in net income contribution

$(27)

$(25)

 

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

The Generation segment's net income decreased $27 million and $25 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004, respectively, as compared to 2003, primarily reflecting the following:

Energy Segment

The Energy segment includes the Company's electric transmission operations and its energy trading and risk management activities (Clearinghouse).

 

 

Three Months Ended
         June 30,         

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

 

2004

2003

2004

2003

 

(millions)

Net income contribution

$(37)

$5

$(107)

$143

Presented below, on an after-tax basis, are the key factors impacting the Energy segment's operating results:

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,
2004 vs. 2003
Increase
(Decrease)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
2004 vs. 2003 Increase
(Decrease)

 

(millions)

Energy trading and risk management activities

$(43)

$(250)

Electric transmission margins

(2)

(7)

Other

     3 

      7 

     Change in net income contribution

$(42)

$(250)

The Energy segment's net income decreased $42 million and $250 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004, respectively, as compared to 2003, primarily reflecting:

 

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

Delivery Segment

The Delivery segment includes the Company's electric distribution and customer service operations.

 

 

Three Months Ended
         June 30,         

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

 

2004

2003

2004

2003

 

(millions)

Net income contribution

$71

$61

$139

$129

Electricity delivered to utility customers (million mwhrs)

19

17

39

37

Presented below, on an after-tax basis, are the key factors impacting the Delivery segment's operating results:

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,
2004 vs. 2003
Increase
(Decrease)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
2004 vs. 2003 Increase
(Decrease)

 

(millions)

Weather

$14 

$10 

Customer growth

Other

   (6)

   (4)

     Change in net income contribution

$10 

$10 

The Delivery segment's net income increased $10 million for both three and six months ended June 30, 2004, as compared to 2003, primarily reflecting the following:

Corporate and Other

The Corporate and Other segment includes the Company's corporate and other functions. Presented below are the Corporate and Other segment's after-tax operating results:

 

 

Three Months Ended
         June 30,         

Six Months Ended
       June 30,       

 

2004

2003

2004

2003

 

(millions)

Net income (loss)

$(2)

$1 

$79 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

The Corporate and Other segment's results included costs of the Company's corporate and other functions and other expenses not allocated to the operating segments.

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

The Corporate and Other segment reported net benefits of $1 million and $79 million, attributable to its operating segments for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The net benefit of $1 million recognized in 2004 primarily reflected:

The net benefit of $79 million recognized in 2003 primarily reflected:

Selected Information-Energy Trading Activities

See Selected Information-Energy Trading Activities in MD&A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 for a detailed discussion of the energy trading and risk management activities and related accounting policies. For additional discussion of the Company's trading activities, see Market Rate Sensitive Instruments and Risk Management in Item 3.

A summary of the changes in the unrealized gains and losses recognized for the Company's energy-related derivative instruments held for trading purposes follows:

 

 

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2004

 

(millions)

Net unrealized loss at December 31, 2003

$  (45)

   Contracts realized or otherwise settled during the period

51 

   Net unrealized gain at inception of contracts initiated during the period

   Other changes in fair value

(158)

   Changes in valuation techniques

     - 

Net unrealized loss at June 30, 2004

$(152)

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

The balance of net unrealized gains and losses recognized for the Company's energy-related derivative instruments held for trading purposes at June 30, 2004 is summarized in the following table based on the approach used to determine fair value and contract settlement or delivery dates:

 

 

            Maturity Based on Contract Settlement or Delivery Date(s)           

 

 

 

 

 

In Excess

 

 

Less Than

1-2

2-3

3-5

of 5

 

 

1 Year

Years

Years

Years

Years

Total

 

(millions)

Source of Fair Value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actively quoted(1)

$(121)

$(23)

$ 5 

-

-

$(139)

Other external sources(2)

(2)

(5)

(6)

-

-

(13)

Models and other
    valuation methods(3)


     - 


   - 


 - 


- -


- -


     - 

          Total

$(123)

$(28)

$(1)

-

-

$(152)

_________________

 

(1) Exchange-traded and over-the-counter contracts.
(2) Values based on prices from over-the-counter broker activity and industry services and, where applicable, conventional option pricing models.
(3) Values based on the Company's estimate of future commodity prices when information from external sources is not available and use of internally-developed models, reflecting option
                pricing theory, discounted cash flow concepts, etc.

Sources and Uses of Cash

The Company depends on both internal and external sources of liquidity to provide working capital and to fund capital requirements. Short-term cash requirements not met by cash provided by operations are generally satisfied with proceeds from short-term borrowings. Long-term cash needs are met through issuances of securities and additional long-term debt financings.


Cash Provided By Operations

As presented on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, net cash flows from operating activities were $612 million and $766 million during the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Management believes that its operations provide a stable source of cash flow sufficient to contribute to planned levels of capital expenditures and maintain or grow current dividends payable to Dominion.


The Company's operations are subject to risks and uncertainties that may negatively impact the timing or amounts of operating cash flows. See the discussion of such factors in Cash Provided by Operations in MD&A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)


Cash Used In Investing Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2004, investing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of $395 million. The significant investing activities included $322 million for the construction and expansion of generation facilities (see details below) and $56 million for nuclear fuel expenditures:

Investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2004 also included $142 million for purchases of securities and $123 million from sales of securities related to investments held in the Company's nuclear decommissioning trusts.

Cash Used In Financing Activities


The Company relies on access to bank and capital markets as a significant source of funding for capital requirements not satisfied by the cash provided by the Company's operations. As discussed in Credit Ratings and Debt Covenants below, the Company's ability to borrow funds or issue securities and the return demanded by investors are affected by the Company's credit ratings. In addition, the raising of external capital is subject to certain regulatory approvals, including authorization by the Virginia State Corporation Commission (Virginia Commission).

As presented on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, net cash flows used in financing activities were $232 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004.

Joint Credit Facilities and Short-term Debt

The Company's financial policy precludes issuing commercial paper in excess of its supporting lines of credit. Dominion, CNG and the Company have two three-year revolving joint credit facilities that allow aggregate borrowings of up to $2.25 billion. The facilities include a $1.5 billion credit facility that was entered into in May 2004 and terminates in May 2007 and a $750 million credit facility that was entered into in May 2002 and terminates in May 2005. These credit facilities are being used for working capital, as support for the combined commercial paper programs of Dominion, CNG and the Company and the issuance of letters of credit of up to $500 million under the $1.5 billion credit facility and $200 million under the $750 million credit facility.

At June 30, 2004, total outstanding commercial paper supported by the credit facilities was $610 million, of which the Company's borrowings were $532 million. Commercial paper borrowings are used primarily to fund working capital requirements and may vary significantly during the course of the period, depending upon the timing and amount of cash requirements not satisfied by cash provided by operations.

At June 30, 2004, total outstanding letters of credit supported by the credit facilities were $478 million, of which $115 million was issued on behalf of an unregulated subsidiary of the Company.

At June 30, 2004, capacity available under the two credit facilities was $1.16 billion.

 

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

Borrowings from Parent

As of June 30, 2004, the Company has borrowed funds from Dominion totaling $595 million under a short-term demand note and $220 million under a long-term note. Interest charges incurred by the Company related to these borrowings were not material.

Long-term Debt

In the six months ended June 30, 2004, the Company repaid $250 million of its 8% mortgage bonds due March 1, 2004.


Amounts Available under Shelf Registrations

At June 30, 2004, the Company had $670 million of available capacity under currently effective shelf registrations with the SEC that would permit the Company to issue debt and preferred securities to meet future capital requirements.


Credit Ratings and Debt Covenants

In Credit Ratings and Debt Covenants of MD&A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company discussed its use of capital markets and the impact of credit ratings on the accessibility and costs of using these markets, as well as various covenants present in the enabling agreements underlying the Company's debt. As of June 30, 2004, there have been no changes in the Company's credit ratings nor changes to or events of default under the Company's debt covenants.

Credit Risk

The Company's exposure to potential concentrations of credit risk results primarily from its energy trading and risk management activities. Presented below is a summary of the Company's gross and net credit exposure as of June 30, 2004 for these activities. The credit exposure amounts presented exclude amounts receivable from affiliated companies. The Company calculates its gross credit exposure for each counterparty as the unrealized fair value of derivative contracts plus any outstanding receivables (net of payables, where netting agreements exist), prior to the application of collateral.

 

 

Gross
Credit
Exposure


Credit
Collateral

Net
Credit
Exposure

 

(millions)

Investment grade(1)

$300

$6

$294

Non-investment grade(2)

4

2

2

No external ratings:

 

 

 

   Internally rated-investment grade(3)

211

-

211

   Internally rated-non-investment grade(4)

   39

-

   39

      Total

$554

$8

$546

_________________

(1) Designations as investment grade are based on minimum credit ratings assigned by Moody's and Standard & Poor's. The five largest counterparty exposures, combined, for this category,
                represented approximately 18% of the total gross credit exposure.

(2) The five largest counterparty exposures, combined, for this category, represented less than 1% of the total gross credit exposure.

(3) The five largest counterparty exposures, combined, for this category, represented approximately 28% of the total gross credit exposure.

(4) The five largest counterparty exposures, combined, for this category, represented approximately 6% of the total gross credit exposure.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

Future Cash Payments for Contractual Obligations

As of June 30, 2004, there have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business to the contractual obligations disclosed in MD&A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

As of June 30, 2004, the Company's planned capital expenditures during 2004 are expected to total approximately $770 million. For 2005, planned capital expenditures are expected to range from $700 million to $900 million. Although the composition of expenditures may have changed and total expenditures for 2004 are expected to be lower than the amount originally forecasted in MD&A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, the nature of such expenditures are generally the same. The Company expects to fund its capital expenditures with cash from operations and a combination of sales of securities and short-term borrowings.

Future Issues and Other Matters


The following discussion of future issues and other information includes current developments of previously disclosed matters and new issues arising during the period covered by and subsequent to the Consolidated Financial Statements. This section should be read in conjunction with Future Issues and Other Matters in MD&A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

Impact of Electric Deregulation in Virginia

In April 2004, the Governor of Virginia signed into law amendments to the Virginia Restructuring Act and the Virginia fuel factor statute. The amendments extend capped base rates by three and one-half years, to December 31, 2010, unless modified or terminated earlier under the Virginia Restructuring Act. In addition to extending capped rates, the amendments:

  • Lock in the Company's fuel factor provisions until the earlier of July 1, 2007 or the termination of capped rates;
  • Provide for a one-time adjustment of the Company's fuel factor, effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2010 (unless capped rates are terminated earlier under the Virginia Restructuring Act), with no adjustment for previously incurred over-recovery or under-recovery, thus eliminating deferred fuel accounting for the Virginia jurisdiction; and
  • End wires charges on the earlier of July 1, 2007 or the termination of capped rates, consistent with the Virginia Restructuring Act's original timetable.

The Company may experience a positive economic impact to the extent that management can reduce its fuel factor-related costs for its electric utility generation-related operations. Conversely, the risk of fuel factor-related cost recovery shortfalls may also adversely impact its cost structure during the transition period, and the Company could realize the negative economic impact of any such adverse event.

The Virginia Restructuring Act amendments also allow large commercial and industrial customers, and aggregated customers in all rates classes, to avoid paying wires charges by agreeing to purchase energy at market-based costs if they return to the utility after taking service from a competitive service provider. The wires charge exemption program is limited to 1,000 megawatts of load in the first 18 months of the program, and thereafter as set by the Virginia Commission. In addition, customers purchasing energy from competitive service providers may avoid minimum stay obligations by agreeing to purchase energy at market-based costs if they return to the utility. These provisions are subject to the utility having become a member of a regional transmission organization after Virginia Commission approval.

In June 2004, the Virginia Commission initiated a proceeding to establish rules and regulations for implementing certain amendments of the Virginia Restructuring Act.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

Retail Access Pilot Programs

In May 2004, the Virginia Commission approved the Company's proposed modifications, with certain additional revisions, to its retail access pilot programs. The approved modifications include an increase in the wires charge reduction offered to pilot participants. For 2004, the reduction is equal to the participant's 2004 wires charges. In subsequent years, the wires charge reductions will be equal to the lower of the 2004 wires charges or the current year's wires charges. Other modifications were also made that are intended to make the pilots more attractive to competitive service providers. The pilots are expected to proceed later in 2004.

North Carolina Base Rates

In April 2004, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (North Carolina Commission) commenced an investigation into the Company's North Carolina base rates and subsequently ordered the Company to file a general rate case by September 17, 2004. A hearing is scheduled for February 2005. The Company cannot predict the outcome of this matter at this time.


Regional Transmission Organization (RTO)

In September 2002, the Company and PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) entered into an agreement that provides, subject to regulatory approval and certain provisions, the Company will become a member of PJM, transfer functional control of its electric transmission facilities to PJM for inclusion in a new PJM South Region and integrate its control area into the PJM energy markets. The agreement also allocates costs of implementation of the agreement among the parties.

The Company has made filings with both the Virginia Commission and North Carolina Commission requesting authorization to become a member of PJM. Hearings before both state commissions are scheduled to begin in October 2004.

The Company filed its application to join PJM with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in May 2004 and requested FERC approval no later than August 2004. The FERC application contains three conditions for joining PJM: (1) approval of the Company's proposed rate treatment for transmission services; (2) authorization to capture and defer, as a regulatory asset, until the end of the Virginia rate-cap period (December 31, 2010), expenditures incurred related to establishing and joining an RTO and PJM operating costs; and (3) that the Company and its affiliates with market-based rate authority be permitted to charge market-based rates for sales of electric energy and capacity to loads located within the Company's service territory upon its integration into PJM. The Company also filed in May 2004 an application with FERC requesting the authority discussed in condition (3) above.

Other FERC Matter

In June 2004, FERC approved the Company's filing to provide optional backup supply service to competitive service providers serving retail customers, including the retail pilot programs, in the Company's service territory in Virginia. The filing addressed competitive service providers' concerns with the availability of transmission capacity to move energy into Virginia. The backup supply service will allow competitive service providers to continue to serve their customers in the Company's service area in Virginia during periods of supply interruption. This is an interim solution until the Company is integrated into PJM.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

Restructuring of Contracts with Non-Utility Generating Facilities

In March 2004, the Company reached an agreement, pending regulatory approvals, to terminate a long-term power purchase contract and purchase the related generating facility used by a non-utility generator to provide electricity to the Company for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $174 million. The Company does not anticipate a material impact on its results of operations upon closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2004.

In June 2004, the Company reached agreements, pending regulatory approvals, to terminate two long-term power purchase contracts and purchase the related generating facilities used by the non-utility generators to provide electricity to the Company for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $197 million. The Company expects the transactions to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2004, resulting in an after-tax charge in the range of $90 million to $110 million relating to the purchase and termination of the long-term power purchase contracts. The purchase of the stations is consistent with the Company's continuing efforts to lower the cost of long-term power purchase contracts with non-utility generators.

Risk Factors and Cautionary Statements That May Affect Future Results

 

Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in any forward-looking statement include weather conditions; governmental regulations; cost of environmental compliance; inherent risk in the operation of nuclear facilities; fluctuations in energy-related commodities prices and the effect these could have on the Company's earnings, liquidity position and the underlying value of its assets; trading counterparty credit risk; capital market conditions, including price risk due to marketable securities held as investments in trusts and benefit plans; fluctuations in interest rates; changes in rating agency requirements and ratings; changes in accounting standards; collective bargaining agreements and labor negotiations; the risks of operating businesses in regulated industries that are becoming deregulated; the transfer of control over electric transmission facilities to a regional transmission organization; and political and economic conditions (including inflati on and deflation). Other more specific risk factors are as follows:

The Company's operations are weather sensitive. The Company's results of operations can be affected by changes in the weather. Weather conditions directly influence the demand for electricity and affect the price of energy commodities. In addition, severe weather, including hurricanes, winter storms and droughts, can be destructive, causing outages, production delays and property damage that require the Company to incur additional expenses.

The Company is subject to complex governmental regulation that could adversely affect its operations. The Company's operations are subject to extensive federal, state and local regulation and may require numerous permits, approvals and certificates from various governmental agencies. The Company must also comply with environmental legislation and associated regulations. Management believes the necessary approvals have been obtained for the Company's existing operations and that its business is conducted in accordance with applicable laws. However, new laws or regulations, or the revision or reinterpretation of existing laws or regulations, may require the Company to incur additional expenses.

Costs of environmental compliance, liabilities and litigation could exceed the Company's estimates. Compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations may result in increased capital, operating and other costs, including remediation and containment expenses and monitoring obligations. In addition, the Company may be a responsible party for environmental clean-up at a site identified by a regulatory body. Management cannot predict with certainty the amount and timing of all future expenditures related to environmental matters because of the difficulty of estimating clean-up and compliance costs, and the possibility that changes will be made to the current environmental laws and regulations. There is also uncertainty in quantifying liabilities under environmental laws that impose joint and several liability on all potentially responsible parties.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

The Company is exposed to cost-recovery shortfalls because of capped base rates and amendments to the fuel factor statute in effect in Virginia for its regulated electric utility. Under the Virginia Restructuring Act, as amended in April 2004, the Company's base rates (excluding, generally, a fuel factor with limited adjustment provisions, and certain other allowable adjustments) remain unchanged until December 31, 2010 unless modified or terminated consistent with the Virginia Restructuring Act. Although the Virginia Restructuring Act allows for the recovery of certain generation-related costs during the capped rates period, the Company remains exposed to numerous risks of cost-recovery shortfalls. These include exposure to potentially stranded costs, future environmental compliance requirements, tax law changes, costs related to hurricanes or other weather events, inflation and increased capital costs. In addition, under the 2004 amendments to the Virginia fuel factor statute, the Company's current Virginia fuel factor provisions are locked-in until the earlier of July 1, 2007 or the termination of capped rates through Virginia Commission order. The amendments provide for a one-time adjustment of the Company's fuel factor, effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2010, with no adjustment for previously incurred over-recovery or under-recovery of fuel costs, thus eliminating deferred fuel accounting. As a result, the Company is exposed to fuel price risk. This risk includes exposure to increased costs of fuel, including the energy portion of certain purchased power costs.

Under the Virginia Restructuring Act, the generation portion of the Company's electric utility operations is open to competition and resulting uncertainty. Under the Virginia Restructuring Act, the generation portion of the Company's electric utility operations in Virginia is open to competition and is no longer subject to cost-based regulation. To date, the competitive market has been slow to develop. Consequently, it is difficult to predict the pace at which the competitive environment will evolve and the extent to which the Company will face increased competition and be able to operate profitably within this competitive environment.

There are inherent risks in the operation of nuclear facilities. These risks include the cost of and the Company's ability to maintain adequate reserves for decommissioning, plant maintenance costs, threat of terrorism, spent nuclear fuel disposal costs and exposure to potential liabilities arising out of the operation of these facilities. The Company maintains decommissioning trusts and external insurance coverage to minimize the financial exposure to these risks. However, it is possible that costs arising from claims could exceed the amount of any insurance coverage.

The use of derivative instruments could result in financial losses. The Company uses derivative instruments, including futures, forwards, options and swaps, to manage its commodity and financial market risks. In addition, the Company purchases and sells commodity-based contracts in the natural gas, electricity and oil markets for trading purposes. In the future, the Company could recognize financial losses on these contracts as a result of volatility in the market values of the underlying commodities or if a counterparty fails to perform under a contract. In the absence of actively quoted market prices and pricing information from external sources, the valuation of these contracts involves management's judgment or use of estimates. As a result, changes in the underlying assumptions or use of alternative valuation methods could affect the reported fair value of these contracts.

The Company is exposed to market risks beyond its control in its energy clearinghouse operations. The Company's energy clearinghouse and risk management operations are subject to multiple market risks including market liquidity, counterparty credit strength and price volatility. Many industry participants have experienced severe business downturns resulting in some companies exiting or curtailing their participation in the energy trading markets. This has led to a reduction in the number of trading partners and lower industry trading revenue. Declining creditworthiness of some of the Company's trading counterparties may limit the level of its trading activities with these parties and increase the risk that these parties may not perform under a contract.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Continued)

An inability to access financial markets could affect the execution of the Company's business plan. The Company relies on access to both short-term money markets and longer-term capital markets as a significant source of liquidity for capital requirements not satisfied by the cash flows from its operations. Management believes that the Company will maintain sufficient access to these financial markets based upon current credit ratings. However, certain disruptions outside of the Company's control may increase its cost of borrowing or restrict its ability to access one or more financial markets. Such disruptions could include an economic downturn, the bankruptcy of an unrelated energy company or changes to the Company's credit ratings. Restrictions on the Company's ability to access financial markets may affect its ability to execute its business plan as scheduled.

  

Changing rating agency requirements could negatively affect the Company's growth and business strategy. As of June 30, 2004, the Company's senior secured debt was rated A-, stable outlook, by Standard & Poor's and A2, stable outlook, by Moody's. Both agencies have implemented more stringent applications of the financial requirements for various ratings levels. In order to maintain its current credit ratings in light of these or future new requirements, the Company may find it necessary to take steps or modify its business plans in ways that may adversely affect its growth and earnings. A reduction in the Company's credit ratings by either Standard & Poor's or Moody's could increase its borrowing costs and adversely affect operating results.

Potential changes in accounting practices may adversely affect the Company's financial results. The Company cannot predict the impact future changes in accounting standards or practices may have on public companies in general or the energy industry or its operations specifically. New accounting standards could be issued that could change the way the Company records revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities. These changes in accounting standards could adversely affect the Company's reported earnings or could increase reported liabilities.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK
 

The matters discussed in this item may contain "forward-looking statements" as described in the introductory paragraphs under Part I, Item 2, MD&A of this Form 10-Q. The reader's attention is directed to those paragraphs and Risk Factors and Cautionary Statements That May Affect Future Results in MD&A, for discussion of various risks and uncertainties that may affect the future of the Company.

Market Rate Sensitive Instruments and Risk Management

 

The Company's financial instruments, commodity contracts and related derivative instruments are exposed to potential losses due to adverse changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and equity security prices, as described below. Interest rate risk generally is related to the Company's outstanding debt. Commodity price risk is present in the Company's electric operations and energy marketing and trading operations due to the exposure to market shifts for prices received and paid for natural gas, electricity and other commodities. The Company uses derivative instruments to manage price risk exposures for these operations. The Company is exposed to equity price risk through various portfolios of equity securities.

The following sensitivity analysis estimates the potential loss of future earnings or fair value from market risk sensitive instruments over a selected time period due to a 10% unfavorable change in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.

 

Commodity Price Risk-Trading Activities

As part of its strategy to market energy and to manage related risks, the Company manages a portfolio of commodity-based derivative instruments held for trading purposes. These contracts are sensitive to changes in the prices of natural gas, electricity and certain other commodities. The Company uses established policies and procedures to manage the risks associated with these price fluctuations and uses derivative instruments, such as futures, forwards, swaps and options, to mitigate risk by creating offsetting market positions.

A hypothetical 10% unfavorable change in commodity prices would have resulted in a decrease of approximately $41 million and $100 million in the fair value of its commodity-based financial derivatives held for trading purposes as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.

The impact of a change in energy commodity prices on the Company's trading derivative commodity instruments at a point in time is not necessarily representative of the results that will be realized when such contracts are ultimately settled.

 

Interest Rate Risk

The Company manages its interest rate risk exposure predominantly by maintaining a balance of fixed and variable rate debt. The Company also enters into interest rate sensitive derivatives, including interest rate swaps and interest rate lock agreements. For financial instruments outstanding at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, a hypothetical 10% increase in market interest rates would increase annual interest expense by approximately $3 million for both periods.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

The Company manages its foreign currency exchange risk exposure associated with anticipated future purchases of nuclear fuel processing services denominated in foreign currencies by utilizing currency forward contracts. As a result of holding these contracts as hedges, the Company's exposure to foreign currency risk for these purchases is minimal. A hypothetical 10% unfavorable change in relevant foreign exchange rates would have resulted in a decrease of approximately $12 million and $15 million in the fair value of currency forward contracts held by the Company at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK
(Continued)

Investment Price Risk

The Company is subject to investment price risk due to marketable securities held as investments in nuclear decommissioning trust funds. In accordance with current accounting standards, these marketable securities are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. The Company recognized net realized gains (including investment income) in net income on decommissioning trust investments of $10 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and $36 million for the year ended December 31, 2003. The Company recorded, in accumulated other comprehensive income, net unrealized losses on decommissioning trust investments of $5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and net unrealized gains on decommissioning trust investments of $100 million for the year ended December 31, 2003.

Dominion sponsors employee pension and other postretirement benefit plans, in which the Company's employees participate, that hold investments in trusts to fund benefit payments. To the extent that the values of investments held in these trusts decline, the effect will be reflected in the Company's recognition of the periodic cost of such employee benefit plans and the determination of the amount of cash to be contributed by the Company to the employee benefit plans.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Senior management, including the Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation process, the Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

On December 31, 2003, the Company adopted FIN 46R for its interests in special purpose entities referred to as SPEs and, as a result, has included in its Consolidated Financial Statements those SPEs described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2004 reflects $354 million of net property, plant and equipment and deferred charges and $370 million of related debt attributable to the SPEs. As these SPEs are owned by unrelated parties, the Company does not have the authority to dictate or modify, and therefore cannot assess, the disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting in place at these entities.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


From time to time, the Company is alleged to be in violation or in default under orders, statutes, rules or regulations relating to the environment, compliance plans imposed upon or agreed to by the Company, or permits issued by various local, state and federal agencies for the construction or operation of facilities. Administrative proceedings may also be pending on these matters. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various legal proceedings. Management believes that the ultimate resolution of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations. See Future Issues and Other Matters in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for discussion on various regulatory proceedings to which the Company is a party.

In June 2002, Wiley Fisher, Jr. and John Fisher filed a class action lawsuit against the Company and Dominion Telecom, Inc. (Dominion Telecom) in the U.S. District Court in Richmond, Virginia. The plaintiffs claimed that the Company and Dominion Telecom strung fiber-optic cable across their land, along the Company's electric transmission corridor, without paying compensation. The Complaint sought damages for trespass and "unjust enrichment," as well as punitive damages from the defendants. The named plaintiffs "represent a class . . . consisting of all owners of land in North Carolina and Virginia, other than public streets or highways, that underlies the Company's electric transmission lines and on or in which fiber optic cable has been installed." The federal district court granted a motion to add additional plaintiffs, Harmon T. Tomlinson, Jr. and Linda D. Tomlinson. In August 2003, the federal district court issued an order granting the plaintiff's motion for class certification. The U .S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied the Company's petitions for interlocutory appeal on the class certification issue.

In April 2004, the parties entered into a settlement agreement that was subsequently approved by the court in July 2004. Under the terms of the settlement, a fund of $20 million has been established by the Company to pay claims of current and former landowners as well as fees of lawyers for the class. Costs of notice to the class and administration of claims will be borne separately by the Company. The settlement agreement resulted in an after-tax charge of $7 million in the first quarter of 2004.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

On April 23, 2004, by consent in lieu of the annual meeting, Dominion Resources, Inc., the sole holder of all the voting common stock of the Company, elected the following persons to serve as Directors: Thos. E. Capps, Thomas F. Farrell, II, and Thomas N. Chewning.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits:

 

3.1

Restated Articles of Incorporation, as in effect on October 28, 2003 (Exhibit 3.1, Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003, File No. 1-2255, incorporated by reference).

 

3.2

Bylaws, as amended, as in effect on April 28, 2000 (Exhibit 3, Form 10- Q for the period ended March 31, 2000, File No. 1-2255, incorporated by reference).

 

10.1

Dominion Resources, Inc. Security Option Plan, amended and restated effective July 13, 2004 (filed herewith).

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits (continued):

 

 

10.2

Dominion Resources, Inc. Executives' Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 1994 and as amended and restated July 15, 2003 (Exhibit 10.2, Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, File No. 1-8489, incorporated by reference), amended July 13, 2004 (filed herewith).

 

10.3

$1,500,000,000 3-Year Credit Agreement among Dominion Resources, Inc., Virginia Electric and Power Company, Consolidated Natural Gas Company and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders, dated May 27, 2004 (filed herewith).

 

12.1

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (filed herewith).

 

12.2

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred dividends (filed herewith).

 

31.1

Certification by Registrant's Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

 

31.2

Certification by Registrant's Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

 

31.3

Certification by Registrant's Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

 

31.4

Certification by Registrant's Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

 

32

Certification to the Securities and Exchange Commission by Registrant's Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

 

99

Condensed consolidated earnings statements (unaudited) (filed herewith).

 

(b) Reports on Form 8-K:

There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter ended June 30, 2004.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY
Registrant

August 4, 2004

                  /s/ Steven A. Rogers                       

 

Steven A. Rogers
Vice President
(Principal Accounting Officer)