148. Judd Cook – Dominion Energy's Operations, Sustainability Initiatives, and More

Season 5 Episode 30: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Judd Cook, Dominion Energy vice president and general manager of western gas distribution. 

The duo discusses various aspects of Dominion Energy's operations and initiatives, its long-standing history in Utah, and its role in providing natural gas services to over 1.2 million customers. 

The episode delves into the company's sustainability initiatives, including blending hydrogen into the gas distribution system to reduce carbon emissions and the recent completion of a liquefied natural gas facility in Magna, Utah, which is designed to ensure supply reliability during extreme weather conditions.

Cook highlights Dominion Energy's philanthropic efforts. The company donated nearly $2 million to nonprofits in 2022, supporting women in the workplace, and emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion.