NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) March 3, 2016--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'BBB' issue level rating to Dominion Resources Inc.'s $550 million 4.104% junior subordinated notes due 2021. The notes are subordinated to DRI's existing and future senior unsecured debt. Because the notes are subordinated, but do not contain a deferral provision, we rate the notes at one notch below the company's issuer credit rating. RELATED CRITERIA AND RESEARCH Related Criteria Hybrid Capital Handbook: September 2008 Edition, Sept. 15, 2008 RATINGS LIST Dominion Resources Inc. Corp. credit rating BBB+/Stable/A-2 New Rating Dominion Resources Inc. $550 mil 4.1% jr sub notes due 2021 BBB