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Carmel Church-Ruther Glen
Glen 230 kV Electric Transmission Projects
Overview
Caroline County is experiencing increased energy demands. To address this growth, we are proposing two new electric transmission projects: the Ruther Glen 230 kV Electric Transmission Project and the Carmel Church 230 kV Electric Transmission Project.
Each project proposes a new substation and corresponding 230 kV electric transmission line to connect to the existing electric transmission grid. This new infrastructure will allow us to meet the growing energy needs, continue reliable electric service, and maintain compliance with federal reliability standards.
Update: A second community meeting will be held at Caroline High School on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 5–7 p.m.
Benefits
- Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
- Strengthens area reliability
- Strengthens operational flexibility
Documents
- November 2024 Route Update Letter
- Carmel Church and Ruther Glen Fact Sheet
- Map of Study Areas
- July Open House Invitation
- Project Announcement Letter
- Route Announcement Letter
- Community Meeting #2 Postcard
- SCC Filing Letter
- SCC filed on April 11, 2025 copies of Appendix attachments not originally included
Construction Related Impacts
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
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Legal
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is responsible for verifying the need, determining the route, and reviewing the environmental impact of certain transmission lines in Virginia. Key filing documents will also be available on this page.
On Dec. 12, 2024, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket of the SCC website or search by Case No. PUR-2024-00221 in the Search Cases section. In addition, interested parties may visit the SCC Case Comments page where individual mailboxes are available for each case accepting public comments. Please note, the mailbox may not be available until a scheduling order is issued, typically several weeks after an application is filed.
To learn more about this process, view our SCC process map.
Application
- Application Volume 1 of 4
- Application Volume 2 of 4
- Application Volume 3 of 4
- Application Volume 4 of 4
On January 24, 2025, the SCC issued an Order for Notice and Hearing
The procedural schedule follows:
- February 14, 2025 - Landowner Notice, Publication Deadline, and Government Official Notice (to include Attorneys)
- February 21, 2025 - Proof of Notice and Certificate of Mailing deadline
- March 14, 2025, 2025 - Notice of Participation deadline
- April 23, 2025 - Respondent Testimony due
- May 7, 2025 - Staff Report due
- May 21, 2025 -Company Rebuttal Testimony due
- May 28, 2025 - Any interested person may submit comments on the Application (on or before)
- June 4, 2025 - Public witness signup deadline
- June 11, 2025 - Telephonic Hearing for Public Witness Testimony (10:00 A.M)
- June 11, 2025 - at 10:00 A.M. (In-Person) Public Evidentiary Hearing
Maps
- Map of Study Areas
- July 18, 2024 - Initial routes announced
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Meetings
You are invited to community meetings to learn more about the project, ask questions, and speak with subject matter experts about what is most important to you.
Previous Meetings
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
5–7 p.m.
Caroline High School
19155 Rogers Clark Blvd
Milford, VA 22514
September 17, 2024 community meeting invitation
September 17, 2024 community meeting presentation
Carmel Church and Ruther Glen Project Overview
Carmel Church Open House Map Boards
Carmel Church Open House Simulation Boards
Ruther Glen Open House Map Boards
Ruther Glen Open House Simulation Boards
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
5–7 p.m.
Caroline County YMCA
Timeline
Upcoming
Early 2027
Construction Complete, Restoration Begins
Summer 2026
Construction to Begin
2025 - Summer 2026
Permitting; Finalize engineering; Pre-construction outreach
Summer 2025
Anticipated SCC ruling
2024
December 12, 2024
File application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
September 17, 2024
A second community meeting will be held at Caroline High School from 5-7 p.m.
Summer 2024
Project Announcement; Public Outreach
FAQs
Due to recent growth and future development on the horizon in Caroline 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 spring and summer 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 fall 2024.
The SCC is the regulatory body with jurisdiction over transmission lines in Virginia. Dominion Energy intends to file an application for both projects in early fall 2024.
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 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.
Carmel Church Ruther Glen en Español
Proyectos de Transmisión Eléctrica de 230 kV de Carmel Church y de Ruther Glen
El condado de Caroline experimenta un aumento en la demanda de energía. Para hacer frente a este crecimiento, proponemos dos nuevos proyectos de transmisión eléctrica: el Poyecto de Transmisión Eléctrica de 230 kV de Ruther Glen y el Proyecto de Transmisión Eléctrica de 230 kV de Carmel Church.
Cada proyecto propone una nueva subestación y la correspondiente línea de transmisión eléctrica de 230 kV para conectarse a la red de transmisión eléctrica existente. Esta nueva infraestructura nos permitirá satisfacer las crecientes necesidades energéticas, continuar con un servicio eléctrico fiable y mantener el cumplimiento de las normas federales de fiabilidad.
Actualización: Se llevará a cabo una segunda reunión comunitaria en Caroline High School el martes 17 de septiembre de 2024, de 5 a 7 p.m.
Beneficios
- Cumple con las normas obligatorias para garantizar la seguridad y la fiabilidad y para satisfacer las necesidades futuras
- Refuerza la fiabilidad de la zona
- Refuerza la flexibilidad operativa
Cronograma
- Martes 17 de septiembre de 2024 - se llevará a cabo una segunda reunión comunitaria en Caroline High School de 5 a 7 p.m.
- Verano de 2024 - Anuncio del proyecto y divulgación al público
- Principios de otoño de 2024 - Se presenta la solicitud ante la Comisión Estatal de Sociedades (State Corporation Commission, SCC) de Virginia
- Verano de 2025 - Fallo previsto de la SCC
- 2025–Verano de 2026 - Tramitación de permisos, finalización de la ingeniería, divulgación previa a la construcción
- Verano de 2026 - Comienza la construcción
- Principios de 2027 - Finaliza la construcción, comienza la restauración
Documentos
Impactos
Interrupcion del servicio
Se estima que su servicio electrico no se vera afectado por este proyecto
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