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Biomass Fuel Facilities

Reliable. Clean. Community-focused.

Our biofuel facilities represent innovative, sustainable energy solutions designed to benefit both you and the environment.

What is Biofuel?

Biofuel is a renewable energy source created from organic materials like food waste, agricultural residue or wood products. By repurposing waste, biofuel reduces landfill dependence and promotes a cleaner, more sustainable future for you and your community.

How Does it Work?

Collection: Organic waste is gathered from sources such as farms, facilities and lumber operations.
Processing: Waste materials are refined into biomass.
Energy Generation: Biomass is used to produce electricity or natural gas, reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

Making a Local Impact

Our biomass facilities in Hopewell, Altavista, and Southampton, Va., actively contribute to the community and the environment by:

Generating 51 megawatts of energy per station—enough to power thousands of homes.
Creating approximately 30 jobs per facility, plus 100+ local forestry and trucking jobs to transport nearly 600,000 tons of biomass annually.

Biomass Facilities

Altavista Power Station

Hopewell Power Station

Southampton Power Station

Responsible Energy for Everyday Life

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, innovative and sustainable energy tailored to today’s challenges. Together, we’re building cleaner communities and a brighter future for generations to come.

Learn more about our clean energy initiatives and how we’re powering your everyday responsibly.