RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In its second
annual clean energy filing with the Virginia State Corporation
Commission (SCC), Dominion Energy Virginia has proposed the largest
group yet of new solar and energy storage projects in Virginia for the benefit of its customers. The
proposed projects are another significant step toward achieving the
goals of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA).
The proposal includes 11 utility-scale solar projects, two
small-scale distributed solar projects, one combined solar and
storage project, and one stand-alone energy storage project, which
will be owned and operated by Dominion Energy Virginia. The
proposal also includes power purchase agreements (PPAs) from 32
solar and energy storage projects operated by third-party
providers, which were selected through a competitive solicitation
process. Once in operation, the projects will be able to provide
more than 1,000 megawatts (MW) of carbon-free electricity, enough
to power more than 250,000 homes at peak output.
"Every day, the clean energy economy is becoming more of a
reality in Virginia," said
Ed Baine, President of Dominion
Energy Virginia. "This is the largest expansion of solar and energy
storage in Virginia history and a
major leap forward in delivering clean energy to our customers. As
we expand renewables across Virginia, we remain laser-focused on keeping
our service affordable and reliable. These projects live up to that
promise."
Construction of the 15 utility-owned solar and energy storage
projects is expected to generate more than $880 million in economic benefits across
Virginia and will support nearly
4,200 clean energy jobs. Further details about the
utility-owned projects are below:
Utility-Scale
Solar
|
Camellia
Solar
|
20 MW
|
Gloucester
County
|
To be acquired from
Strata Clean Energy
|
Fountain Creek
Solar
|
80 MW
|
Greensville
County
|
Acquired from
Clearway Energy
|
Otter Creek
Solar
|
60 MW
|
Mecklenburg
County
|
Acquired from
Brookfield Renewables
|
Piney Creek
Solar
|
80 MW
|
Halifax
County
|
Acquired from Hexagon
Energy
|
Quillwort
Solar
|
18 MW
|
Powhatan
County
|
Acquired from Cypress
Creek Renewables
|
Sebera
Solar
|
18 MW
|
Prince George
County
|
Acquired from KDC
Solar Virginia
|
Solidago
Solar
|
20 MW
|
Isle of Wight
County
|
Acquired from
Standard Solar
|
Sweet Sue
Solar
|
75 MW
|
King William
County
|
Acquired from
Invenergy
|
Walnut
Solar
|
150 MW
|
King & Queen
County
|
Acquired from a joint
venture between Open Road Renewables and Eolian
|
Winterberry
Solar
|
20 MW
|
Gloucester
County
|
To be acquired from
Strata Clean Energy
|
Winterpock
Solar
|
20 MW
|
Chesterfield
County
|
Acquired from Cypress
Creek Renewables
|
Small-Scale
Distributed Solar
|
Black Bear
Solar
|
1.6 MW
|
Buckingham
County
|
To be acquired from
Hexagon Energy
|
Springfield
Solar
|
2 MW
|
Westmoreland
County
|
To be acquired from
Hexagon Energy
|
Energy
Storage
|
Dry Bridge
Storage
|
20 MW
|
Chesterfield
County
|
Acquired from East
Point Energy
|
Combined Solar and
Storage
|
Dulles Solar and
Storage
|
100 MW Solar & 50
MW Storage
|
Loudoun
County
|
Developed by Dominion
Energy Virginia
|
In addition to SCC approval, each of the proposed utility-owned
projects will require local and state permits before construction
may begin. The distributed solar projects and the stand-alone
energy storage project are expected to be completed in 2022, with
the remaining projects planned for completion in 2023.
If approved, the proposed projects will add approximately
$1.13 to the typical residential
customer's monthly bill. Dominion Energy Virginia's rates remain
well below the national and east coast averages. In addition to
providing clean energy for its customers, these projects will also
aid Dominion Energy Virginia in meeting the goals of the VCEA's
renewable portfolio standard (RPS), which generally requires that
100% of its electricity sales in Virginia come from clean energy sources by
2045.
About Dominion Energy
More than 7 million customers in 16 states energize their homes
and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy
(NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The
company is committed to sustainable, reliable, affordable and
safe energy and to achieving net zero carbon dioxide and methane
emissions from its power generation and gas infrastructure
operations by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn
more.
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