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Western Chesterfield Electric Transmission Improvement
Overview
To support growing energy demands in Chesterfield County, Dominion Energy is proposing new electric transmission infrastructure to meet the growing energy needs, continue reliable electric service, and maintain compliance with federal reliability standards.
Benefits
- Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
- Strengthens area reliability
- Strengthens operational flexibility
Documents
Meetings
Dominion Energy held its first community meeting on Thursday, October 24. Once the recording of the presentation is available, it will be posted here. More information will be added to this page when the second community meeting is scheduled.
Overview
GeoVoice
Explore GeoVoice, an interactive mapping tool. You can:
- Search for your address
- Explore proposed project routes
- Send comments to the project team
- Routes Filed with the SCC
*Updated April 24, 2025
Due to the file size of the maps, they may take some time to open on your computer or mobile device.
- Initial Routes Map
- October 2024 Community Meeting Maps
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.
To learn more, view our SCC Process map.
April 24, 2025, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. The SCC issued its Final Order approving the project on XX. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket of the SCC website or search by Case No. PUR-2025-00073 in the "Search Cases section. In addition, interested parties may comment directly to the SCC by sending an email to sccinfo@scc.virginia.gov
Application
SCC Filing Letter (April 2025)
SCC Timeline:
(Updated: May 27, 2025)
- June 13, 2025 – Landowners Notice, Newspaper Publication, and Government Officials Notice (to include Attorneys)
- June 27, 2025 – Proof of Notice & Service & Certificate of Mailing due
- August 27, 2025 - Notice of Participation deadline
- September 24, 2025 – Respondent Testimony Due
- October 8, 2025 - Staff Testimony Due
- October 22, 2025 – Company Rebuttal Testimony due
- October 29, 2025 – Public witness signup deadline
- October 29, 2025 – Deadline to file comments on the Application
- November 5, 2025 (Telephonically @ 10 A.M.) - Public Witness Hearing
- November 5, 2025 (In-Person @ 10:00 A.M.) – Public Evidentiary Hearing
Past Meetings
Thursday, January 9, 2025
6-8 p.m.
Community Meeting
Woolridge Elementary
A presentation took place at 6:15 p.m.
View the recording of the presentation and a PDF copy of the slides.
View Simulations on display.
View Simulations on display:
Part 1 | Part 2
Thursday, October 24, 2024
6-8 p.m.
Community Meeting
Woolridge Elementary
A presentation took place at 6:15 p.m.
View the recording of the presentation and a PDF copy of the slides.
Timeline
Upcoming
2027-2028
Construction
Q1 2026
Anticipated SCC ruling
2025-2026
Permitting Finalize engineering, Pre-construction outreach
2025
Q1 2025
File application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
2024
Fall 2024
Public Outreach
Fall 2024
Project announcement
FAQs
Due to recent growth and future development on the horizon in Western Chesterfield County, there is a need for new electric transmission infrastructure investments to maintain grid reliability. This new infrastructure will allow us to meet the growing energy needs, continue reliable electric service, and maintain compliance with federal reliability standards.
Our project team will focus on public outreach in fall 2024 to ensure all interested community members are aware of the project and have an opportunity to share feedback with our team as we continue the planning process. We intend to file an application with the SCC in early spring 2025.
The SCC is the regulatory body with jurisdiction over transmission lines in Virginia. Since this project is proposing to build a new 230 kV infrastructure, it meets the criteria to be reviewed by the SCC. Dominion Energy intends to file an application in 2025.
Although the SCC is the primary agency reviewing and ultimately approving the project, there may be additional permits needed from local, state, and federal agencies.
We want to hear your feedback. The purpose of our public engagement is to share, listen and learn from our community members. The SCC also considers public input in its review process. There are multiple ways to share your feedback with our team:
- Contact us by email at powerline@dominionenergy.com or by phone at Call Us: +1 888-291-0190
- Attend our community meetings
- Invite us to your community or property
Interested community members are welcome to request a separate meeting with our team. Whether you have a scheduling conflict during the community meeting dates, would like to discuss your property specifically, or would like to continue a discussion with our team following a community meeting, we are available for additional meetings by request.
Construction-Related Impacts
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
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