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NOVA

Overview

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Overview of NOVA Projects

Northern Virginia is experiencing rapidly increasing demand for energy due to accelerated growth associated with Loudoun County’s role as one of the world’s leading innovation and technology hubs. We are committed to working in the public’s best interest, working with county, state and community leaders, as we plan and propose new infrastructure to address these demands.

 

See all the latest information on Dominion Energy’s reliability projects in Northern Virginia.

  • Aviator to Takeoff 230 kV Electric Transmission and Substation Project
  • Edsall 230 kV Electric Transmission Project
  • Twin Creeks to Apollo 230 kV Electric Transmission and Substations Project
  • Aspen to Golden
  • Wishing Star to Mars 500/230 kV Project
  • Golden-Mars 500-230 kV Electric Transmission Project

What Matters to You?

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  • Search for your address
  • Explore proposed project routes
  • Send comments to the project team

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Legal

The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has regulatory authority over all energy providers in Virginia and requires certification for all transmission lines out of the ordinary course of doing business. or are at or above 138 kV. 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.

Aspen to Golden Application Documents

The Aspen to Golden 500/230 kV Electric Transmission Project SCC Project Application was submitted on March 7, 2024.

Aviator to Takeoff Application Documents

The Aviator to Takeoff 230 kV Electric Transmission Project SCC Project Application was submitted on July 17, 2024.

Evergreen Mills B

The Evergreen Mills B 230kV Electric Transmission Project SCC Project Application was filed on December 17, 2024.
Application - Volume 1 | Volume 2

Twin Creeks to Apollo Application Documents

The Twin Creeks to Apollo 230 kV Electric Transmission Project SCC Project Application was submitted on March 27, 2024.

The SCC issued its Final Order approving the project on February 5, 2025.

Application - Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3

Wishing Star to Mars Application Documents

The Wishing Star to Mars SCC project application was submitted on October 27, 2022.

Application Volume 1 - Part 1 | Part 2
Application Volume 2
Application Volume 3 - Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 

Timeline

Upcoming

2028
Reliability projects complete
September 2028
Construction complete of the Twin Creeks to Apollo project.
Q2/Q3 2028
Construction complete for the Aspen to Golden project.
December 2027
Construction complete of the Aspen to Golden project
December 2026
Construction complete of the Aviator to Takeoff project
Q2 2026
Begin the construction of the Aspen to Golden project.
Early 2026
Begin the construction of the Twin Creeks to Apollo project
January 2026
Begin the construction of the Aviator to Takeoff project.
December 2025
Construction complete on Wishing Star to Mars project.
Q4 2025
Permitting begins for the Aspen to Golden project.
August 2025
Begin the construction of the Aspen to Golden project.
Q3 2025
SCC issues the Final Order approving the Golden to Mars project.

2024

December 2024
SCC issues the Final Order approving the Aspen to Golden project.
December 2024
SCC issues Final Order approving the Aspen to Golden and Twin Creeks to Apollo projects.
Q4 2024
Submit the Golden to Mars application to the State Corporation Commission (SCC).
June 2024
Announce the Golden to Mars 500-230 kV Project.
May 2024
Begin the construction of the Wishing Star to Mars 500-230 kV Project.
March 2024
Submit the Twin Creeks to Apollo application to the State Corporation Commission (SCC).
March 2024
Submit the Aspen to Golden application to the State Corporation Commission (SCC).
January 2024
Submit the Twin Creeks to Apollo application to the State Corporation Commission (SCC).

2023

December 2023
Submit the Aspen to Golden and Aviator to Takeoff applications to the State Corporation Commission (SCC).
Oct. - Nov. 2023
Goose Creek Substation Expansion Project complete.
October 2023
Announce the Aviator to Takeoff 230 kV Electric Transmission and Substation Project
June 2023 
Belmont to Beaumeade 230 kV Reconductor Project complete.
June 2023 
Beaumeade to Buttermilk, Beaumeade to Paragon Park, and Belmont to Beaumeade 230 kV Reconductor Projects complete.
May 2023
Announce the Aspen to Golden 500/230 kV and Twin Creeks to Apollo 230 kV projects.
April 5, 2023
SCC issues Final Order approving Wishing Star to Mars project
March 2023
Hosted an in-person Open House event for residents who live near proposed Wishing Star Substation

2022

November 2022
Meet with LREG
November 2022 and Beyond
Continue engagement with Loudoun County officials and community engagement group; host additional Open House events
September 2022
Meet with LREG
Late Fall 2022 
Submit the Wishing Star to Mars project application to the State Corporation Commission (SCC).
September 8, 2022
Hosted an in-person Open House event for Wishing Star to Mars Project.
July 2022
Meet with LREG
April – June 2022
Announce project to Loudoun County officials and establish the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group (LREG), a small group of Loudoun County leaders representing diverse perspectives.
Oct. - Nov. 2025
Construction complete Wishing Star to Mars 500-230 kV Project complete

Community Involvement

Public participation and involvement are vital to project planning and execution. At Dominion Energy we strive to improve the physical, social, and economic well-being of the communities we serve.

Public Engagement Process

Once a project need is identified, conceptual project planning and design begins. Dominion Energy consults with key stakeholders throughout the planning process to gather and incorporate feedback into design plans. Key stakeholders include local, county, and state officials, state and federal agencies, historic preservation and natural resource groups, Native American tribes, and community members.

Dominion Energy encourages all stakeholders to learn more about the Loudoun County Reliability Projects Electric Transmission Project and submit feedback. You can contact the project team by email at powerline@dominionenergy.com or telephone at 888-291-0190.

Project Participation Group

As part of our commitment to the community, Dominion Energy has established the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group to help us learn about the history, characteristics and attributes that make Loudoun County unique. Our due diligence will take into account all aspects of the community and consider your feedback to ensure the public has a voice in any considerations that we may put forward to the State Corporation Commission (SCC).

The Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group includes community leaders from across Loudoun County representing a diverse range of interests, including historical and preservation organizations, environmental organizations, business and workforce development, faith-based organizations, and government agency representatives.

Date Topic Meeting Summary
July 2022 Dominion Energy Introduction, Regulatory Process and Routing Considerations July 2022 Meeting Summary
August 2022 Transmission Constraints and Data Center Basics and Energy Demand August 2022 Meeting Summary
September 2022 The third meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group September 2022 Meeting Summary
November 2022 The fourth meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group November 2022 Meeting Summary
March 2023 The fifth meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group March 2023 Meeting Summary
April 2023 The sixth meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group April 2023 Meeting Summary
June 2023 The seventh meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group June 2023 Meeting Summary
September 2023 The ninth meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group September 2023 Meeting Summary
December 2023 The tenth meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group December 2023 Meeting Summary
February 2024 The eleventh meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group February 2024 Meeting Summary
April 2024 The twelfth meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group April 2024 Meeting Summary
June 2024 The thirteenth meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group June 2024 Meeting Summary
August 2024 The fourteenth meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group August 2024 Meeting Summary
December 2024 The fifteenth meeting of the Loudoun Reliability Engagement Group December 2024 Meeting Summary
March 2025 LREG 16 Meeting Summary LREG 16 Meeting Summary

Construction-Related Impact

Service Interruption

Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.

Traffic

This project is not expected to impact traffic.

Fast Facts

  • The data center industry has grown substantially in Northern Virginia in recent years, and we've made significant investments in new infrastructure to meet the growing demand for electricity in a concentrated area.
  • That growth is now accelerating by orders of magnitude, which is resulting in transmission constraints in a pocket of eastern Loudoun County that could temporarily impact new connections for high-energy use customers.
  • This will not impact existing service or growth for residential, small business, national security or homeland defense customers.
  • We are actively engaged with our customers and other stakeholders to develop solutions and alleviate the constraints as quickly as possible.

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