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Nebula - Raines

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 a new 230 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line from the Nebula Substation to the new Raines Substation in Mecklenburg County. This project requires new right of way and will connect the new infrastructure in the Chase City/Boydton area to the new infrastructure in the South Hill area.

This project will bolster reliability, address the energy needs of the region and continue our commitment to providing safe, reliable electricity to our neighbors.

Benefits

Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
Minimizes impact to the community and environment
Strengthens area reliability
Strengthens operational flexibility

Timeline

Early 2025 - SCC Filing

Documents

Community Meetings

You are invited to our community meeting to learn more about the Nebula-Raines 230 kV Electric Transmission Project. Our project team members will be in attendance to discuss routing options, answer your questions and review project plans.

July

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The Dogwood Event Venue
313 Franklin Street
South Hill, VA 23970

August

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The Dogwood Event Venue
313 Franklin Street
South Hill, VA 23970

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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.

Our SCC application review process

On 1/24/25, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket of the SCC website or search by Case No. PUR-2025-00014 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. Please note, the mailbox may not be available until a scheduling order is issued, typically several weeks after an application is filed.

Application Volume 1

Application Volume 2
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Application Volume 3

SCC Timeline

(Updated: 3/5/2025)

Spring 2025 - Planned application filing with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC).
March 26, 2025 – Landowner Notice and Publication Deadline
March 29, 2025 - Government Official Notice (to include Attorneys)
April 9, 2025 – Proof of Notice and Certificate of Mailing deadline
June 25, 2025 – Notice of Participation deadline
June 25, 2025 – Respondent Testimony due
July 2, 2025 – Staff Report due
July 16, 2025 – Company Rebuttal Testimony due
July 23, 2025 - Public witness signup deadline
July 23, 2025 - Any interested person may submit comments on the Application (on or before)
July 29, 2025 - Telephonic Hearing for Public Witness Testimony (10:00 A.M)
July 29, 2025 – at 10:00 A.M. (In-Person) Public Evidentiary Hearing

Traffic

This project is not expected to impact traffic.

Noise

Noise levels will be minimal; permits are in place.

Environment

This project will not have environmental impacts.

Neighborhood

Access to surrounding neighborhoods may be impacted.

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