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Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center

Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center

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  • CERC will include four natural gas-powered simple cycle turbines.
  • It will also include a 7-day supply of fuel oil.
  • Coupled with the potential for future hydrogen-blend use, CERC will act as an "always ready" generation resource.
  • It will not require any new pipelines or transmission infrastructure outside of Dominion Energy-owned property.
  • CERC will be able to be deployed or shut down in as little as10 minutes,
  • The technology used is flexible in that it can run for short or long durations and only when it is needed.
  • Each of the four CERC turbines will be able to generate up to 250 MW.
  • The entire project able to generate up to a total of 1,000 MW.
  • 1,000 MW is enough energy to power up to 250,000 homes.
  • CERC will be constructed and operated using state-of-the-art technology in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment.
  • When operating, CERC will produce fewer emissions overall, including carbon emissions, compared to the retired coal units at Chesterfield Power Station.

Benefits for Virginia and Chesterfield County

During Construction (Total)

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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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$59.2 Million associated wages and benefits ($26.9 Million in Chesterfield)

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$11.2 Million in state and local tax revenue

During Operations

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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 County tax revenue over the lifetime of the project.

Community Engagement

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is currently reviewing Dominion Energy’s application for an Air Permit for CERC. Details on the public comment process may be found here.

The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is currently reviewing Dominion Energy's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) and Rider for CERC. Details on the public comment process may be found here.

Past Community Engagement Opportunities

  • March 27, 2025, Open House, Varina Elementary School
  • March 25, 2025, Open House, Bellwood Elementary School
  • March 24, 2025, Open House, Homewood Suites Chester
  • September 17, 2024, Open House, Varina Elementary School
  • September 10, 2024, Open House, Bellwood Community Center
  • September 5, 2024, Open House, Hyatt Place Chester
  • March 2, 2024, Open House, Dominion Energy SERT Building
  • February 29, 2024, Open House, Bellwood Elementary
  • February 20, 2024, Open House, C.E. Curtis Elementary
  • December 14, 2023, Open House, Dominion Energy Training Center
  • November 16, 2023, Air Permit Informational Briefing, Springhill Suites Chester
  • August 15, 2023, Community Meeting, Bellwood Community Center
  • June 27, 2023, Open House, Bellwood Elementary

Our commitment to the customers and communities we serve goes beyond our dedication to providing affordable, reliable, and increasingly clean energy. We are dedicated to helping those in our communities live a little easier, too. Learn more about our commitment to saving energy.

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Project Information

 

Regulatory and Permitting