Virginia SCC approves proposal for natural gas plant in Chesterfield
Project was opposed by Eastern Henrico environmental groups
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The State Corporation Commission on Tuesday approved Dominion Energy's request to build a new $1.47 billion methane gas plant in Chesterfield, drawing criticism from environmental groups.
The 944-megawatt Energy Reliability Center will start charging customers as early as January. The plant would operate during peak energy demand, such as on extremely hot or cold days, and would be located near the existing power plant on Coxendale Road.
Dominion Energy says the plant adds to their ongoing efforts to provide reliable energy to customers, while the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter says the decision benefits utility shareholders and data centers at the expense of Virginia families.
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