Dominion Energy Virginia Bringing on Hundreds of Megawatts of Solar

Ed Baine’s name. The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has given the go-ahead for almost two dozen renewable solar energy and energy storage projects in order to meet the escalating needs of Dominion Energy Virginia clients. If these projects are turned on, they will produce over 800 MW of power, enough to provide energy to around 200,000 Virginia households at their highest output. Ed Baine, president of Dominion Energy Virginia, stated, “This is a major leap in delivering dependable, affordable and cleaner energy to our consumers.” These projects could provide job openings and improved economic prospects to people living in our areas of residence. They will also enable our customers to save money on fuel expenses. Virginia will benefit from the SCC approval of nine solar projects as well as an additional energy storage project, which together add up to a total of 15.73 MW that will be controlled by Dominion Energy. Construction of two projects – Kings Creek Solar and Ivy Landfill Solar – is going to occur on land that has already been developed. Ivy Landfill Solar will be the company’s first undertaking of a solar project on a previous landfill. The State Corporation Commission authorized power purchase agreements with 13 solar/energy storage projects, which have an entirety of more than 300 MW, and are held by independent developers. The work done on these projects is expected to create many jobs and generate more than $920 million in economic advantages throughout Virginia. More information can be found about the utility-owned initiatives. Bridleton Solar, a 20 Megawatt power plant, is located in Henrico County. Cerulean Solar is a 62-megawatt power plant located in Richmond County.