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EXHIBIT 23(iv)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Virginia Electric and Power Company on Form S-3 of our report dated January 28,
2000, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Virginia Electric and Power
Company for the year ended December 31, 1999 and to the reference to us under
the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration
Statement.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Richmond, Virginia
June 1, 2000
