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A Virginia Department of Environmental Quality hearing drew hundreds of residents and leaders opposing Dominion Energy's proposal for a new gas plant in Chesterfield County. The facility would include four natural gas turbines and backup systems, costing customers $4.5 billion through 2064.

Community members raised concerns over potential pollution and rising bills, urging the DEQ to reject the permit in favor of cleaner alternatives. Dominion argues the project offers reliable power and economic benefits, while the DEQ will hold another public hearing on October 8 before deciding on the permit.