Exhibit 23




CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of 
Dominion Resources, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated February 8, 1999 
(February 22, 1999 as to Note X)  incorporated by reference in the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Dominion Resources, Inc. for the year ended 
December 31, 1998. 



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Richmond, Virginia
May 10, 1999