# Dominion Energy Proposes Virginia Battery Storage Plan

Dominion Energy filed a Virginia Integrated Resource Plan update on October 15, 2026, proposing 3.5 GW of battery storage additions over the next 20 years to address projected electricity demand, including growth from data centers. The proposal is not a commitment to build and is subject to Virginia State Corporation Commission review; it also falls short of the state’s stated storage mandate, leaving the scale and timing of potential projects uncertain.

- The plan is an early demand signal for battery developers, equipment suppliers, and engineering and construction firms, but it identifies no specific sites, suppliers, or solicitations.
- Companies should treat the proposed capacity as a planning scenario rather than an awarded or funded contract opportunity while the SCC reviews the plan.
- The SCC’s review may affect the scale and timing of future Virginia storage opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)

### Vendors
- Dominion Energy (Utility and resource-plan proponent)

### Sources
- [Dominion Energy proposes 3.5 gigawatts of battery storage in 20-year Virginia plan](https://gcn.com/dominion-energy-battery-storage-virginia/22943) - gcn.com