They also include 13 power-purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 435 MW with independently owned solar projects.
"These projects deliver on our promise of reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy for our customers," said Ed Baine, President of Dominion Energy Virginia. "Through our investments in offshore wind, battery storage and solar, Virginia continues to make progress on its clean energy transition."
Today's approval marks a significant expansion of Dominion Energy's growing solar fleet, which is currently the second largest in the nation. When those projects are complete, the company will surpass 4,600 MW of approved solar projects in Virginia, enough to power more than 1.1 million homes at peak output.
The construction will support more than 1,600 jobs and generate more than $570 million in economic benefits across Virginia.
| Beldale Solar | 57 MW | Powhatan County |
| Blue Ridge Solar | 95 MW | Pittsylvania County |
| Bookers Mill Solar | 127 MW | Richmond County |
| Michaux Solar | 50 MW | Henry & Pittsylvania Counties |
The projects require local and state permits before construction may begin and are expected to be complete by 2026.
The cost of the projects is estimated to add approximately $1.54 to the average residential customer's monthly bill. Dominion Energy Virginia's rates are currently 12% below the national average and 31% below the Mid-Atlantic average.
