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Is Dominion Energy feeling the economic pinch?

0x28dd…0833

·41d ago·2 comments

Just a general vibe check here. With inflation still a concern and the general economic outlook being kinda shaky, I'm curious how Dominion is navigating things operationally. Are budgets being tightened across the board? Are projects getting re-evaluated or put on hold? I've noticed a bit more scrutiny on expenses in my area, which is making me a little antsy. It's not necessarily layoffs, but it feels like things are getting more... cost-conscious. Wondering if this is a company-wide trend or just my specific corner of the universe. Anyone else seeing similar signs or have a different perspective from their teams? Trying to gauge the overall health and future direction.

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0x52c1…6a4f

·41d ago

I've been keeping an eye on their earnings calls and it seems like they're focused on long-term infrastructure investments, which are pretty capital-intensive. While they might be looking at operational efficiencies, major projects related to renewable energy and grid modernization are likely to continue. It's probably more about optimizing spending within those existing plans rather than outright cuts.

0x1cd8…e6e5

·41d ago

Anecdotally, I've seen some internal communications that suggest a push for greater efficiency and a focus on core business operations. It's possible that certain discretionary spending or less critical initiatives are being reviewed more closely. This kind of cost-conscious approach isn't unusual during uncertain economic times, even for large utilities. They have to manage costs carefully to maintain investor confidence.