New Solar and Energy Storage Projects Approved for Dominion Energy Virginia Customers
- Projects exceed 800 megawatts, enough clean energy to power 200,000 Virginia homes
- Customers will see more than
in fuel savings in first 10 years of operation$250 million
Once in operation, the projects will generate more than 800 megawatts (MW) of carbon-free electricity, enough to power about 200,000 Virginia homes at peak output. Because renewable energy does not require fuel, the projects are expected to deliver more than
"This is another big step forward in delivering reliable, affordable and cleaner energy to our customers," said
The SCC approval includes nine solar projects and one energy storage project – totaling nearly 500 MW – that will be owned and operated by Dominion Energy Virginia. Two of the projects – Kings Creek Solar and Ivy Landfill Solar – will be built on previously developed land. Ivy Landfill Solar will be the company's first solar project developed on a former landfill.
The SCC also approved power purchase agreements (PPAs) with 13 solar and energy storage projects – totaling more than 300 MW – that are owned by independent developers.
Construction of the projects is projected to support thousands of jobs and more than
Bridleton Solar | 20 MW | |
Cerulean Solar | 62 MW | |
Courthouse Solar | 167 MW | |
Ivy Landfill Solar | 3 MW | |
King's Creek Solar | 20 MW | |
60 MW | ||
North | 20 MW | |
Racefield Solar | 3 MW | |
Shands Storage | 15.7 MW | |
Southern | 125 MW |
The SCC's approval today will add approximately
About
About 7 million customers in 16 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from
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