Exhibit 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

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.

/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Richmond, Virginia

January 27, 2000