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Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Note 8. Fair Value Measurements

The Companies’ fair value measurements are made in accordance with the policies discussed in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Companies’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. See Note 9 in this report for further information about the Companies’ derivatives and hedge accounting activities.

The Companies enter into certain physical and financial forwards, futures, options and swaps, which are considered Level 3 as they have one or more inputs that are not observable and are significant to the valuation. The discounted cash flow method is used to value Level 3 physical and financial forwards, futures and swaps contracts. The discounted cash flow model for forwards, futures and swaps calculates mark-to-market valuations based on forward market prices, original transaction prices, volumes, risk-free rate of return and credit spreads. For Level 3 fair value measurements, certain forward market prices are considered unobservable.

The following table presents Dominion Energy’s quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements at March 31, 2021. The range and weighted average are presented in dollars for market price inputs.

	Fair Value (millions)		Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Input		Range	Weighted Average⁽¹⁾
Assets
Physical and financial forwards:
Natural gas⁽²⁾	$	56	Discounted cash flow	Market price (per Dth)	⁽³⁾	(2) - 3		(1	)
FTRs		2	Discounted cash flow	Market price (per MWh)	⁽³⁾	(2) - 3		—
Total assets	$	58
Liabilities
Financial forwards:
FTRs	$	2	Discounted cash flow	Market price (per MWh)	⁽³⁾	(2) - 2		—
Total liabilities	$	2

(1)	Averages weighted by volume.

(2)	Includes basis.

(3)	Represents market prices beyond defined terms for Levels 1 and 2.

Sensitivity of the fair value measurements to changes in the significant unobservable inputs is as follows:

Significant Unobservable

Inputs

Position

Change to Input

Impact on Fair Value

Measurement

Market price

Buy

Increase (decrease)

Gain (loss)

Market price

Sell

Increase (decrease)

Loss (gain)

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Dominion Energy

The following table presents Dominion Energy’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each hierarchy level, including both current and noncurrent portions:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
(millions)
At March 31, 2021
Assets
Derivatives:
Commodity	$	—	$	51	$	58	$	109
Interest rate		—		740		—		740
Investments⁽¹⁾:
Equity securities:
U.S.		4,569		—		—		4,569
Fixed income:
Corporate debt instruments		—		722		—		722
Government securities		728		727		—		1,455
Cash equivalents and other		18		—		—		18
Total assets	$	5,315	$	2,240	$	58	$	7,613
Liabilities
Derivatives:
Commodity	$	—	$	76	$	2	$	78
Interest rate		—		186		—		186
Total liabilities	$	—	$	262	$	2	$	264
At December 31, 2020
Assets
Derivatives:
Commodity	$	—	$	57	$	110	$	167
Interest rate		—		230		—		230
Investments⁽¹⁾:
Equity securities:
U.S.		4,648		—		—		4,648
Fixed income:
Corporate debt instruments		—		629		—		629
Government securities		508		730		—		1,238
Cash equivalents and other		32		15		—		47
Total assets	$	5,188	$	1,661	$	110	$	6,959
Liabilities
Derivatives:
Commodity	$	—	$	48	$	7	$	55
Interest rate		—		431		—		431
Total liabilities	$	—	$	479	$	7	$	486

(1)

Includes investments held in the nuclear decommissioning and rabbi trusts. Excludes $399 million and $340 million of assets at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, measured at fair value using NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient which are not required to be categorized in the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents the net change in Dominion Energy's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and included in the Level 3 fair value category:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021			2020
(millions)
Beginning balance	$	103		$	(37	)
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings:
Electric fuel and other energy-related purchases		(21	)		(22	)
Included in regulatory assets/liabilities		(47	)		80
Settlements		21			22
Ending balance	$	56		$	43

There are less than $1 million of unrealized gains and losses included in earnings in the Level 3 fair value category related to assets/liabilities still held at the reporting date for the three months ended March 31, 2021. There were no unrealized gains and losses included in earnings in the Level 3 fair value category related to assets/liabilities still held at the reporting date for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Virginia Power

The following table presents Virginia Power’s quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements at March 31, 2021. The range and weighted average are presented in dollars for market price inputs.

	Fair Value (millions)		Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Input		Range	Weighted Average⁽¹⁾
Assets
Physical and financial forwards:
Natural gas⁽²⁾	$	56	Discounted cash flow	Market price (per Dth)	⁽³⁾	(2) - 3		(1	)
FTRs		2	Discounted cash flow	Market price (per MWh)	⁽³⁾	(2) - 3		—
Total assets	$	58
Liabilities
Financial forwards:
FTRs	$	2	Discounted cash flow	Market price (per MWh)	⁽³⁾	(2) - 2		—
Total liabilities	$	2

(1)	Averages weighted by volume.

(2)	Includes basis.

(3)	Represents market prices beyond defined terms for Levels 1 and 2.

Sensitivity of the fair value measurements to changes in the significant unobservable inputs is as follows:

Significant Unobservable

Inputs

Position

Change to Input

Impact on Fair Value

Measurement

Market price

Buy

Increase (decrease)

Gain (loss)

Market price

Sell

Increase (decrease)

Loss (gain)

The following table presents Virginia Power’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each hierarchy level, including both current and noncurrent portions:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
(millions)
At March 31, 2021
Assets
Derivatives:
Commodity	$	—	$	18	$	58	$	76
Interest rate		—		283		—		283
Investments⁽¹⁾:
Equity securities:
U.S.		2,132		—		—		2,132
Fixed income:
Corporate debt instruments		—		400		—		400
Government securities		340		277		—		617
Total assets	$	2,472	$	978	$	58	$	3,508
Liabilities
Derivatives:
Commodity	$	—	$	26	$	2	$	28
Interest rate		—		150		—		150
Total liabilities	$	—	$	176	$	2	$	178
At December 31, 2020
Assets
Derivatives:
Commodity	$	—	$	5	$	110	$	115
Interest rate		—		66		—		66
Investments⁽¹⁾:
Equity securities:
U.S.		2,171		—		—		2,171
Fixed income:
Corporate debt instruments		—		348		—		348
Government securities		201		309		—		510
Cash equivalents and other		13		—		—		13
Total assets	$	2,385	$	728	$	110	$	3,223
Liabilities
Derivatives:
Commodity	$	—	$	22	$	7	$	29
Interest rate		—		376		—		376
Total liabilities	$	—	$	398	$	7	$	405

(1)

Includes investments held in the nuclear decommissioning trusts. Excludes $199 million and $167 million of assets at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, measured at fair value using NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient which are not required to be categorized in the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents the net change in Virginia Power’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and included in the Level 3 fair value category:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021			2020
(millions)
Beginning balance	$	103		$	(37	)
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings:
Electric fuel and other energy-related purchases		(21	)		(22	)
Included in regulatory assets/liabilities		(47	)		80
Settlements		21			22
Ending balance	$	56		$	43

There were no unrealized gains or losses included in earnings in the Level 3 fair value category relating to assets/liabilities still held at the reporting date for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Substantially all of the Companies’ financial instruments are recorded at fair value, with the exception of the instruments described below, which are reported at historical cost. Estimated fair values have been determined using available market information and valuation methodologies considered appropriate by management. The carrying amount of cash, restricted cash and equivalents, customer and other receivables, affiliated receivables, short-term debt, affiliated current borrowings, payables to affiliates and accounts payable are representative of fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. For the Companies' financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value, the carrying amounts and estimated fair values are as follows:

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value⁽¹⁾		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value⁽¹⁾
(millions)
Dominion Energy
Long-term debt⁽²⁾⁽³⁾	$	31,991	$	36,334	$	31,996	$	38,773
Supplemental 364-Day credit facility borrowings		—		—		225		225
Junior subordinated notes⁽⁴⁾		3,412		3,579		3,411		3,633
Virginia Power
Long-term debt⁽⁴⁾	$	13,209	$	15,174	$	13,207	$	16,455

(1)

Fair value is estimated using market prices, where available, and interest rates currently available for issuance of debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. All fair value measurements are classified as Level 2. The carrying amount of debt issuances with short-term maturities and variable rates refinanced at current market rates is a reasonable estimate of their fair value.

(2)

Carrying amount includes current portions included in securities due within one year and amounts which represent the unamortized debt issuance costs and discount or premium. At both March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the carrying amount includes the valuation of certain fair value hedges associated with fixed rate debt of $3 million.

(3)	Includes amounts classified as held for sale, see Note 3.

(4)	Carrying amount includes current portions included in securities due within one year and amounts which represent the unamortized debt issuance costs, discount or premium.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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