Dominion Advances Plan for New 3 GW Gas-Fired Power Plant in Va.
In May, Dominion Energy announced plans to construct a multibillion-dollar, 3-gigwatt (GW) combined-cycle natural gas power plant in Cumberland County to address the state’s rapidly increasing electricity demand, particularly from data centers (see Dominion Energy Floats Plan for New 3 GW Gas-Fired Power in Virginia). The proposed Cumberland Energy Center, situated on 900 acres, will include two natural gas units capable of future hydrogen use. If regulatory approvals are secured, construction will begin in 2029, with operations commencing between 2033 and 2034, generating power for approximately 750,000 homes.To view this content, log into your member account. (Not a member? Join Today!)