We're committed to a clean energy future that includes more renewables and 55 percent lower carbon emissions by 2030. We operate the fourth largest solar generation fleet in the U.S., and are building the first offshore wind project in federal waters. Our goal is to produce 3,0000 megawatts of solar and wind energy by 2022. That's enough to power 750,000 homes.

We support the statewide clean energy goals outlined in an executive order signed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam in September 2019. To help Virginia achieve a significantly lower carbon footprint and maintain reliable, cost-effective energy for all customers, we must have a diverse generation mix. The peaking units, powered by natural gas, will be an important part of this mix and will play a critical role in enabling the use of more renewables.

Peaking units often only operate during certain times of a day or a few days a season. They can go from idle to producing power within 10 minutes, and offer reliable, around-the-clock service.

Peaking units support the growth of newer, sometimes intermittent, sources of energy because they can launch into operation quickly, allowing us to meet customer needs.

The peaking units being proposed at James River Industrial Park would be similar to those at Ladysmith Power Station.