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BECO to Firehouse
Overview
The project involves adding two (2) additional 230 kV lines primarily in an existing right of away (ROW) that will connect a new substation, Firehouse, located off Russell Branch Parkway between Gloucester Parkway and Kincora Drive, to the existing BECO Substation located in the Sterling area near Gloucester Parkway/Pacific Boulevard.
The total project length is about one mile, with approximately 0.9 miles located within the existing ROW. Public outreach and engagement will start in the first quarter of 2026 with a target State Corporation Commission (SCC) application filing date of spring 2026.
The project is targeted to be in-service by the beginning of 2028.
Community Engagement
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
In-person Open House
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles North Loudoun
44610 Waxpool Road
Dulles, VA 20147
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
12:00 p.m. ET
Virtual Community Meeting
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
In-person Open House
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles North Loudoun
44610 Waxpool Road
Dulles, VA 20147
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
12:00 p.m. ET
Virtual Community Meeting
Timeline
2026
February 2026–April 2026
Outreach to the community
February 2026
Public announcement of updated project
March 2026-April 2026
Additional outreach, in-person open house and virtual community meetings
April 2026
Target filing with Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
2027
Early 2027
Substation construction starts
Spring 2027
Anticipated SCC approval
Early 2028 - 2029
Early 2028–Early 2029
Tentative construction schedule
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.
To learn more about this process, please view our SCC application review process.
Procedural Schedule:
The SCC application target is April 2026.
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 about this process, please view our SCC application review process.
Procedural Schedule:
The SCC application target is April 2026.
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