Chesterfield Power Station Coal Ash Project

Consistent with our core values, Dominion Energy is intensely focused on environmental protection and public safety as we begin our coal ash removal efforts.

Legislation passed during the 2019 Virginia General Assembly requires Dominion Energy to remove approximately 15 million cubic yards of coal ash currently stored in two coal ash ponds at Chesterfield Power Station within 15 years and directs the company to consult with Chesterfield County regarding a plan to address various transportation-related concerns, including fugitive dust. The coal ash must be recycled or placed in a lined landfill that meets Federal Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) and Virginia CCR regulations.

The power station and coal ash ponds reside in close proximity to the County’s Henricus Historical Park, Dutch Gap Conservation Area, and the Dutch Gap Boat Launch, which attract about 500,000 visitors and 240,000 vehicles each year. Given this proximity and the legislation deadline, Dominion Energy and Chesterfield County entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 28, 2019, which was amended and finalized on December 16, 2020.

The MOU sets forth a plan to mitigate traffic impacts related to the removal of coal ash and to preserve access to adjacent recreational facilities, which includes:

• A new boat landing
• Construction of a new access and pedestrian bridge on Coyote Drive
• Construction of a new stairway and trail improvements for access to Henricus Park
• New Bridge-Access to Henricus Park

For more information on groundwater monitoring and data, visit Dominion Energy’s CCR Rule Compliance Data and Information page for groundwater monitoring results and closure plans.

For more information about this project, contact us at 833-742-0462 or at ChesterfieldCCR@DominionEnergy.com.