Dominion announces plans for new 3-gigawatt gas plant in Cumberland County

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 958

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Dominion Energy is aiming to expand their portfolio of energy sources in Virginia with a massive 3,000 megawatt (3 gigawatts) combined cycle natural gas plant in Cumberland County. The utility is now preparing to seek state and local regulators’ approval of the plant, slated to be operational in less than 10 years.

The plant will produce base load energy around the clock and will be able to provide power for up to 750,000 homes. If …

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