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 our reports dated February 8, 1999
(February 22, 1999 as to Note X) and May 14, 1999 appearing in the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Dominion Resources, Inc. for the year ended December
31, 1998 and in the Annual Reports on Form 11-K of Dominion Resources, Inc.
Employee Savings Plan and Virginia Power's Hourly Employee Savings Plan for
the year ended December 31, 1998, respectively.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Richmond, Virginia
September 21, 1999