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Butler Farm
230 kV Electric Transmission Line and Substation Project
Overview
Mecklenburg County has been successful in diversifying its economic prospects and growing new industries in the county. To keep up with the economic developments and increased electrical demands, we are currently evaluating and planning for two new electric transmission lines in the Chase City area. This project will also include two new substations within Mecklenburg County.
Explore GeoVoice, an interactive mapping tool. You can:
- Search for your address
- Explore proposed project routes
- Send comments to the project team
For tips and tricks on how to use GeoVoice, view the GeoVoice Fact Sheet.
Please note – you must select the “Butler Farm” and “Existing Infrastructure” boxes in the legend to view the proposed routes and alternatives.
*Updated on April 3, 2023
Benefits
- Will comply with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
- Will provide secure and reliable service to not only the customer substation site, but the broader area as well
Timeline
- March 2022 – Notify public of the project
- Summer 2022 – Host public community meetings
- May 3, May 11, June 21, and September 28
- October 21, 2022 – Filed application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
- May 31, 2023 – SCC issued final order, approving the application
- Early 2025– Begin construction
- End of 2026 – Target project completion
Documents
- Overview Map – Study Area
- Mecklenburg Projects – Overview Map
- Mecklenburg Co. Board of Supervisor Presentation – February 14th, 2022
- Routing Alternatives as of April 18, 2022
- Routing Alternatives as of April 21, 2022
- Community Meeting Presentation – May 3rd, 2022
- Structure Renderings – May 3rd, 2022
- Aerial Renderings – May 3rd, 2022
- Community Meeting Presentation – May 11th, 2022
- Routing Alternatives – June 9th, 2022
- Photo Simulations – June 21st, 2022
- Mecklenburg Co. Board of Supervisors Presentation – July 11, 2022
- Letter to community to announce SCC final order – June 2023
Maps
Explore GeoVoice, an interactive mapping tool. You can:
- Search for your address
- Explore proposed project routes
- Send comments to the project team
For tips and tricks on how to use GeoVoice, view the GeoVoice Fact Sheet.
Please note – you must select the “Butler Farm” and “Existing Infrastructure” boxes in the legend to view the proposed routes and alternatives.
*Updated on April 3, 2023
Due to the file size of the maps, they may take some time to open on your computer or mobile device.
- Overview Map - Study Area
- Mecklenburg Projects - Overview Map
- Routing Alternatives as of April 18, 2022
- Routing Alternatives as of April 21, 2022
- Routing Alternatives as of June 9, 2022
- Clover-Butler Farm and Finneywood-Butler Farm Route Variation as of September 8, 2022
Legal
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has regulatory authority over all energy providers in Virginia. Among other responsibilities, the SCC validates the need for a proposed line and approves the route and structures. In reviewing a proposed project, the SCC must consider whether potential impacts on scenic assets, historic districts and the environment have been reasonably minimized.
On 10/21/22, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. The SCC issued its Final Order approving the project on 5/31/23. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket of the SCC website or search by Case No. PUR-2022-00175 in the " Search Cases " section. In addition, interested parties may visit the SCC Case Comments Page where individual mailboxes are available for each case accepting public comments.
*Due to file size, document links may take some time to open on your computer or mobile device.
SCC Timeline (Updated as of June 2023):
- February 6, 2023 – Notices of Participation deadline
- February 6, 2023 – Respondent Testimony deadline
- March 3, 2023 – Staff Report deadline
- March 21, 2023 – Dominion Energy Virginia Rebuttal deadline
- March 28, 2023 – Deadline for Public Comments
- April 5, 2023 – Deadline for public witnesses to indicate desire to testify
- April 12, 2023 – Public Witness Hearing, 10:00 a.m.
- April 13, 2023 – Evidentiary Hearing, 10:00 a.m., 2nd floor courtroom SCC
- May 31, 2023 – SCC issued Final Order, approving the application
Meetings
During the meetings, our project team will give a 20-minute presentation explaining the project need, routing options, impact, and construction timelines. You will be able to speak with and ask questions directly to our subject matter experts. The presentation begins at 5 p.m. However, if your schedule does not allow you to attend the presentation, you are still welcome to join us until the meeting concludes.
May 3, 2022
5 – 7 p.m.Robert E. Lee Community Center
121 East Second Street
Chase City, VA 23924
(20-minute presentation begins at 5 p.m.)
May 3 Presentation
May 11, 2022
5 -7 p.m.Red Oak Excavating
5192 Barnesville Highway
Red Oak, VA 23964
(20-minute presentation begins at 5 p.m.)
May 3 Q&A Session
May 11 Presentation
May 11 Q&A Session
You are invited to another in-person community meeting. We have incorporated public input into project planning and want to share the updated routing alternatives with the community. There will be no formal presentation, so drop by anytime between 5-7 p.m. as your schedule allows. You will be able to view the updated routes and ask questions directly to subject matter experts.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
5 - 7 p.m.(drop by anytime during these hours)
The Dogwood Event Venue
313 Franklin Street A
South Hill, VA 23970
You are invited to another in-person community meeting. Join us in-person to learn more about a route variation and speak directly with project team members. We will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., so stop by anytime as your schedule allows. We will have the route variation map enlarged for viewing.
September 28, 2022
Stop by anytime between 11a.m.- 6p.m.Lois' Family Kitchen
1037 W 2nd Street
Chase City, VA 23924
Upcoming
End of 2026
Anticipated project completion
2025
Early 2025
Line construction starts
2022
October 21, 2022
Submitted application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
March 2022
Outreach to the Community
Construction-Related Impacts
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
Traffic
This project is not expected to impact traffic.
Environment
This project may have limited environmental impacts.
Neighborhood
Access to surrounding neighborhoods may be impacted.
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