Dominion wants to build a 944-MW gas “reliability center” in Virginia, arguing it’s the only way to keep the lights on as demand soars. (Canary Media)
Yes, but: State law bars new fossil plants unless they’re proven more cost-effective than clean options and requires Dominion to be carbon-free by 2045.
Regulators and outside experts say Dominion’s case is weak—its cold snap analysis was unconvincing and it largely ignored batteries, efficiency, and demand flexibility.
Still, staff didn’t outright oppose approval, warning that, without new resources, the utility could be left short and reliant on the volatile spot market.