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Dominion Energy Issues RFP for Solar, Wind and Storage Across Virginia and North Carolina

The solicitation reflects a 15-year plan to add 21.1 GW of clean capacity in response to roughly 5% annual load growth.

Overview

  • Dominion Energy Virginia and Dominion Energy North Carolina are seeking PPAs for new solar, onshore wind and energy storage across five categories, including co-located options and standalone storage.
  • Solar proposals may be utility-scale projects over 3 MW in Virginia or North Carolina, while distributed projects of 3 MW or less must be within DEV or DENC service territories where they provide grid benefits.
  • Bidders must submit an Intent to Bid and a confidentiality agreement by January 20, 2026, with complete proposals due February 9, 2026.
  • Dominion encourages projects on previously developed sites and is also seeking to acquire non-residential rooftop and carport solar in urban centers to reduce local grid load.
  • The RFP aligns with plans to add 21.1 GW of clean capacity over 15 years—including 12 GW of solar and 4.5 GW of storage—given about 5% yearly demand growth and a requirement that 35% of solar be procured via PPAs under Virginia law.