Exhibit 99(vi)




INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
333-09167  of Dominion  Resources,  Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated May 29,
1998,  appearing  in this Annual  Report on Form 11-K of Virginia  Power  Hourly
Employee Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 1997.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Richmond, Virginia
June 10, 1998