Complete package of simulations provided with the SCC application, Appendix C.

SCC Applications

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. To learn more about this process, view our SCC process map   .

• May 9, 2018  
• April 18, 2018  
• March 28, 2018  
• March 7, 2018  
• February 14, 2018  
• January 24, 2018  
• January 3, 2018  
• December 12, 2017  
• November 21, 2017  
• October 31, 2017  
• October 10, 2017  
• September 19, 2017  
• August 29, 2017  
• August 8, 2017 ( Part 1  ,  Part 2  ,  Part 3  )
• May 16, 2017  
• April 4, 2017 ( Part 1  ,  Part 2  ,  Part 3  , Part 4  ,  Part 5  )
• March 14, 2017  
• February 21, 2017  
• January 31, 2017  
• January 10, 2017  
• December 20, 2016 ( Part 1  ,  Part 2  )
• November 29, 2016  
• November 8, 2016  
• October 18, 2016  
• September 27, 2016  
• September 6, 2016  
• August 16, 2016  
• July 26, 2016  
• July 5, 2016  
• June 14, 2016 ( Part 1  ,  Part 2  )
• May 24, 2016  
• May 3, 2016  
• April 12, 2016  
• March 22, 2016  
• March 1, 2016  
• February 9, 2016  
• January 19, 2016  
• December 28, 2015  
• December 4, 2015  
• November 13, 2015  
• October 23, 2015  
• October 2, 2015  
• September 11, 2015  
• August 21, 2015  
• July 31, 2015  
• July 10, 2015  
• June 19, 2015  

• December 22, 2015 - SCC Order Granting Extension  of the project, in-service extended until the date twenty (20) months after the Army Corps issues a construction permit for the Certificated Project
• December 4, 2015 - Order establishing the following due dates  with respect to the Company’s motion seeking to extend the required in-service date of the Skiffes project:
• December 1, 2015 - Motion for Extension of Construction & In-Service Date 
• June 5, 2015 - SCC issued an Order  recognizing Supreme Court of Virginia’s June 4, 2015 ruling that remanded this case to the Commission. In its Order, the SCC recognized the critical need for the project, stating the need is “severe and fast approaching, and the reliability risks are far reaching” and ordered Dominion Energy to file regular updates on the status of the Certificated Project.
• April 30, 2015 - Dominion Energy filed a Petition for Rehearing  with the Supreme Court of Virginia regarding the Skiffes Creek matter.
• April 29, 2015 - the SCC filed a Petition for Rehearing  with the Supreme Court of Virginia regarding the Skiffes Creek matter.
• April 16, 2015 - the Supreme Court of Virginia unanimously upheld the order approving the construction of a proposed 500-kilovolt transmission line over the James River from Surry to James City Count.
• February 28, 2014 - the SCC issued Order Amending Certificates  authorizing Dominion Energy to construct the Certificated Project with Variation 1.
• December 16, 2013 - Dominion Energy filed a petition  with the Commission for limited reconsideration or rehearing of the Order which approved ‘Variation 4’ as the route for the 500kV line. An order granting reconsideration  was approved by the SCC on Dec. 17, 2013.
• November 26, 2013 - the SCC approved Dominion Energy’s request to build the proposed new high voltage electric transmission lines from Surry County to the city of Hampton. The project approved includes an overhead crossing of the James River.
• August 2, 2013 - the Hearing Examiner’s Report  was filed. In the Report, the Mr. Skirpan recommended approval of the proposed project substantially as proposed. He affirmed the need for the project overall and the need in particular for the 500 kV overhead crossing of the James River.
• April 9, 2013 - the SCC evidentiary hearing began in Richmond.
• March 14, 2013 - Dominion Energy filed Rebuttal Testimony with the SCC. The Additional Analyses continue to show the Company’s proposed Surry-Skiffes Creek overhead 500 kV line is the best, most cost effective, viable solution for meeting the needs of the area.
  • Rebuttal – Volume I : Testimony and Exhibits
  • Rebuttal – Volume 2: Testimony and Exhibits, continued
  • Rebuttal – Volume 3 : Schedules and Studies 1-6Ca (pages 3-27 contain summary information)
  • Rebuttal – Volume 4 : Schedules and Studies 7A-8 (pages 3-27 contain summary information)
  • Rebuttal – Volume 5 : Schedules and Studies 9-13C (pages 3-27 contain summary information)
  • Rebuttal – Volume 6 : Schedules and Studies 14A-26a (pages 3-27 contain summary information)
• January 30, 2013 - the SCC issued an order including a Revised Hearing Schedule .
• January 11, 2013 - the SCC Staff Report (2 volumes, 12 parts) for Surry-Skiffes Creek 500kV and Skiffes Creek-Whealton 230kV Projects was released. Staff witnesses John Chiles and Wayne McCoy filed testimony in the case and provided their recommendations in the report. The Staff consultants agree the Project adequately addresses the Company’s identified reliability needs and support the Company’s proposed routes, including a 500kV line overhead line across the James River.
• October 24, 2012 - the SCC held local public hearings in Williamsburg and January 10, 2013 in Richmond for the purpose of receiving testimony from members of the public and evidence related to the Application from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission's Staff.
• June 11, 2012 - Dominion Energy filed an application with the SCC.
  
  View documents related to Case Number PUE-2012-00029 as presented on the SCC web site. In addition, interested parties may also comment directly to the SCC by sending an email to sccinfo@scc.virginia.gov.
  
  
• Volume I  – Application and Appendix
• Volume II  – Testimony and DEQ Supplement
• Volume III  – Environmental Routing Study Appendix A-F
• Volume IV  – Environmental Routing Study Appendix G
• Volume V – Environmental Routing Study Appendix G (cont.)
• Volume VI  – Environmental Routing Study Appendix H, I, J

Before proceeding with the project as approved in the SCC Order, a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) is necessary.

• July 3, 2017 - US Army Corps of Engineers Signs Permit 
• April 24, 2017 - Surry-Skiffes Creek Memorandum of Agreement Signed 
• March 30, 2017 - USACE Preliminary Alternatives Conclusions White Paper (updated)
• March 1, 2017 - Letter from PJM addressing the need for timely action concerning permitting and alternatives review, finding the Skiffes Creek project remains the most effective and efficient solution.
• January 3, 2017 - Letter from PJM reaffirming need for the project as proposed and Application NAO-2012-00080 was filed with the COE in 2012 and revised in 2013.
• February 1, 2016 - Concise response to Princeton Energy Resources comments.
• January 26, 2016 - Letter from PJM reaffirming need for the project as proposed.
• December 15, 2015 - Dominion Energy provided responses to questions from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and information related to comments from NPCA and Princeton Energy Resources. You can also view attachments for both letters.
• October 1, 2015 - USACE Preliminary Alternatives Conclusions White Paper 
• September 25, 2014 - At the request of the COE, Scot Hathaway, from Dominion Energy, and STANTEC (the environmental consulting firm assisting Dominion Energy with the application) made a presentation to the consulting parties associated with the Surry-Skiffes Creek-Whealton project. A copy of the presentation is available.
• November 13, 2014 - This COE public notice included an thorough summary of project alternatives.

“Enclosed with this notice you will find Dominion Energy’s Alternative Analysis which captures these recommendations, as well as the other alternatives considered during their selection process of the preferred alternative being proposed. Dominion Energy must take action to ensure continued reliable electric services, consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards, is provided to its customers in the North Hampton Road Load Area. Failure to address the purpose and need of this project could lead to loss of service and potential damage to other facilities in the area, resulting in significant impacts to electric service and the region’s economy.”

• In response to public notice issued by the Corps on 5/21/2015, Dominion Energy developed preliminary mitigation ideas as a starting point for discussion. This presentation was used as an opportunity for discussion surrounding mitigation opportunities at the 3rd Consulting Parties Meeting hosted by the Corps and held 6/24/2015.

Surry-Skiffes Creek 500kV Line (Approved by SCC)

8.0 miles total; approximately 1.5 miles on Dominion Energy land at Surry Power Station in Surry County, 4.1 miles overhead across the James River, and 2.3 miles on land in southern James City County. Of this 2.3 miles, approximately 1.7 miles will utilize existing Dominion Energy right of way, although the easement will need to be expanded. A total of seventeen (17) structures will be located in the James River. The approved route includes eight (8) towers on the western side near Hog Island and nine (9) structures spanning the width of the river.

This sample 500kV structure diagram represents preliminary engineering for thirteen (13) of the typical towers proposed in the James River (height averages 160’). This diagram illustrates one of the four (4) towers located on each side of the two active shipping channels (heights range from 275'-295'). The four shipping channel towers are designed to be taller than the other thirteen structures in the James River in order to allow marine traffic to pass safely underneath.

Skiffes Creek Switching Station (Approved by James City County)

Build and operate a new switching station on land already acquired (near the I-64 corridor) in southern James City County.

Details and visuals of the proposed switching station facilities:

• Visual Simulations (Photo simulations and diagrams provide representational views of proposed electric transmission facilities. These illustrations do not necessarily depict exact structure design or physical placement. All projects are subject to change and to final engineering.)
• Special Use/Rezoning Plan Sheets 
• Zoning Analysis 
• SUP and Rezoning Text for Application 
• Site Plan (filed September 2015, first submission release: prior to James City County agency review and comment process)

Skiffes Creek-Whealton 230kV Line (Approved by SCC)

20.2 miles; all existing, cleared corridor.

From the approved Skiffes Creek Switching Station south to the existing Whealton Substation, Dominion Energy plans to reconfigure the existing transmission lines and towers in order to accommodate a new 230,000-volt (230kV) line. Final engineering has not been completed, and several different structure types are being considered.