Exhibit 23(i)






CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Dominion Resources, Inc. on Form S-8 of the report of Deloitte & Touche LLP
dated February 11, 1997 and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on
Form 10-K of Dominion Resources, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1996.

/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Richmond, Virginia
December 17, 1997