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Dooms-Charlottesville
230 kV Electric Transmission Rebuild
The Dooms-Charlottesville 230 kV Electric Transmission Rebuild Project proposes to rebuild approximately 22 miles of single-circuit electric transmission line between our Dooms Substation in Augusta County and Charlottesville Substation in Albemarle County. The new structures will allow us to meet the growing energy needs, continue providing reliable electric service, and maintain compliance with federal reliability standards.
Benefits
- Maintains current right of way
- New structures located in the same general location as existing structures
- Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
- Minimizes impact to the community and environment
- Replaces aging infrastructure
- Strengthens area reliability
- Strengthens operational flexibility
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