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SUPPORT RELIABLE AND

AFFORDABLE ENERGY IN VIRGINIA

Join the Virginia Energy Reliability Alliance today

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CORE MISSION

VERA is a Power for Tomorrow coalition. Dominion Energy (a Power for Tomorrow member) and its coalition partners founded VERA to support reliability projects like the Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center.

OUR CORE MISSION

Virginia Energy Reliability Alliance's mission is to ensure our energy grid remains reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible. Balancing reliability and affordability with sustainability, we support high standards of environmental stewardship, economic development, and community well-being. By uniting stakeholders, communities, and decision-makers, we advocate for an energy strategy that builds a resilient energy future for all Virginians.

Virginia has enjoyed reliability, power and prosperity from affordable electricity.  Today, Virginia’s power demand is growing rapidly and will double in 15 years. While Virginia leads in offshore wind, solar, and batteries, renewables are not always available to meet peak demand.  Natural gas is crucial for providing reliable backup power during these times and can quickly prevent electric grid failures when demand spikes. A reliable grid, made possible by natural gas, is essential for supporting a thriving economy and provides the foundation for continued success.

As it provides reliable energy to the Commonwealth, Dominion Energy’s Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center will bring a host of long-term economic benefits for Chesterfield County and Virginia, including:

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During Construction (Total)

955 direct, indirect and induced jobs (490+ in Chesterfield) 

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$252.9 Million in economic activity ($103+ Million in Chesterfield) 

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$159.2 Million associated with wages and benefits ($26.9 Million in Chesterfield) 

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$11.2 Million in state and local revenue 

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During Operations (Total)

55 direct, indirect and induced jobs (35 in Chesterfield)

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$36.5 Million new annual economic activity ($28.7 Million in Chesterfield) 

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$5 Million in associated local wages and benefits ($3.2 Million in Chesterfield) 

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$26.2 Million in state sales tax revenue and $182.9 Million in new total Chesterfield tax revenue over the lifetime of the project

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Dominion Energy’s Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center: The Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center is a proposed natural gas power station that will generate 1,000 megawatts of new, reliable energy for Virginia homes and businesses during periods of high demand. It will provide backup power on the hottest and coldest days of the year, ensuring reliable energy when needed most. This project will help modernize Virginia’s power grid as renewables and battery storage expand, supporting a reliable grid, preventing outages, and aiding the state's clean energy transition.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

JOIN: Become a member of the Virginia Energy Reliability Alliance and help shape a cost-effective energy strategy for reliability and sustainability.

SHARE: Spread awareness about the Chesterfield project and its benefits with friends, neighbors, and local organizations to strengthen community support.

ENGAGE: Participate in discussions with elected officials, regulators, and decision-makers to ensure the project moves forward and keeps Virginia’s grid strong and affordable.

STAY INFORMED: Visit our website for regular updates on the project’s progress and opportunities to get involved.

ALLIANCE PARTNERS

ALLIANCE PARTNERS

  • ​Dominion Energy 

  • Power for Tomorrow

  • ​Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage

  • Virginia Chamber of Commerce

  • Andre & Marquez Architects

  • Emtel Energy USA

  • Fairfax City Self Storage

  • Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce

  • Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

  • Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce

  • Virginia Minority Chambers

  • NFIB Virginia

  • Capital Interior Contractors

  • Colony Construction

  • Branscome Paving

  • Home Building Association of Richmond

  • Home Builders Association of Virginia

  • The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association 

  • ParCiti

  • iParkSimple

  • Crystal Parking

1. Third-party economic impact study conducted by Mangum Economics in April, 2024.

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