230 kV Electric Transmission Line

Nokesville – Bristow

230kV Electric Transmission Line

Improving the Reliability and Meeting Growing Needs in Prince William County

As Northern Virginia continues to grow, you and your community will need safe, reliable electricity to power homes, businesses, and new development. To support this demand, Dominion Energy is planning the Nokesville – Bristow 230-kilovolt (kV) Electric Transmission Project in Prince William County.

Project Details

Updates

We're committed to keeping you informed about the Nokesville – Bristow 230kV Electric Transmission Project and want to ensure you have the most accurate information.
August 2026

Ongoing stakeholder engagement activities continue as we work to finalize routing for this project. We have not filed an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission but plan to do so in Q4 of 2026.

July 2026

On July 14, 2025, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors adopted the following resolution: The Board of County Supervisors Does Not Support and Does Not Intent to Grant Access to County Property or Easements for Proposed Routes 5 and 12 – the Blue and Light Blue Lines for the Nokesville to Bristow 230 Kilovolt (kV) Electric Transmission Project – Brentsville Magisterial District.

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230kV Transmission Line

What's Proposed

  • A new 230 kV transmission line will connect the existing Nokesville Substation to the future Bristow Switching Station.
  • The new transmission line will be approximately 6.5 miles long.
  • Overhead and underground route options have been evaluated.

Why This Matters

  • You will continue to have dependable electric service as the Innovation Park area expands.
  • This project helps Northern Virginia meet national reliability standards.

These Upgrades Are Designed To:

  • Ensure reliable power for your community and the Northern Virginia region.
  • Meet national electric reliability standards set by PJM.
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Community Engagement

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.
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Upcoming Meetings

Your input is important in the planning of this project. You are invited to learn more at our upcoming community meetings.

No additional public open house meetings are planned at this time.

Past Meetings

Monday, November 3, 2025

Virtual Open House
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

In-Person Open House
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

  • George Mason University's SciTech Campus
    Beacon Hall
    10945 George Mason Circle
    Manassas, VA 20110
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Tuesday, July 23, 2026

In-Person Open House
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

  • Patriot High School
    10504 Kettle Run Rd.
    Nokesville, VA 20181

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Contact Us

Call us Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 888-291-0190.

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