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Exhibit 99(i)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-
95795 of Dominion Resources, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated December 20,
2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of System Thrift Plan of
Consolidated Natural Gas Company and its Participating Subsidiaries for
Employees who are not Represented by a Recognized Union for the year ended June
30, 2000.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Richmond, Virginia
December 21, 2000
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