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Fredericksburg Possum-Point
Overview
At Dominion Energy, we are dedicated to maintaining reliable and secure electric service in the communities we serve. The electric transmission lines that run between our Fredericksburg Substation and Possum Point Substation are at the end of their service life and need to be rebuilt to continue providing reliable electric service. The project will also upgrade the line along this route from 115 kilovolts (kV) to 230 kV to increase the current capacity to address increased energy demand in the area. This will include reconductoring, or replacing the wires, and replacing existing structures.
We originally announced this project in February 2023. Since then, our team has re-evaluated engineering needs, and we will now accomplish this project in two phases. Phase 1 will rebuild the existing transmission corridor, mostly within the existing right of way, between our Fredericksburg Substation in the City of Fredericksburg and our Aquia Harbour Substation in Stafford County. Dominion Energy filed an application for Phase 1 with Virginia’s State Corporation Commission (SCC) in March 2024.
Phase 2 will rebuild the existing transmission corridor between our Aquia Harbour Substation in Stafford County and our Possum Point Substation in Prince William County. Dominion Energy filed an application for Phase 2 with SCC on August 14, 2024.
Upcoming Survey Activity
To comply with the Endangered Species Act and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service guidelines, we will conduct wildlife surveys along the right of way corridor. Our crews will also survey for encroachments. This activity will begin in the next few weeks and may continue through the fall. During this survey activity, you may see Dominion Energy and/or contractors and equipment near your property and in the transmission right of way. If our crews need to utilize your property to access the right of way, they will come to your door and attempt to speak with you first.
Survey Activity Postcard (sent to property owners on August 2, 2024)
Benefits
- 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
Maps
Please see below for a map delineating Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project.
- Project Overview Map
- Phase 1 Visual Simulations (Fredericksburg-Aquia Harbour)
- Phase 2 Visual Simulations (Aquia Harbour-Possum Point)
Legal
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is responsible for verifying the need, approving the route and structures and reviewing the environmental impact of certain transmission lines in Virginia.
To learn more about this process, view our SCC process map.
Phase 1 Legal Information
On March 14, 2024, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. The SCC issued its Final Order approving the project on February 12, 2025. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket of the SCC website or search by Case No. PUR-2021-00291 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.
- Application Volume 1 – Part 1 of 2
- Application Volume 1 – Part 2 of 2
- Application Volume 2 – Part 1 of 2
- Application Volume 2 – Part 2 of 2
SCC Timeline for Phase 1
- May 31, 2024 – Newspaper, Landowner, and Government Official Notice
- June 19, 2024 – Proof of Notice and Publication
- August 26, 2024 – Deadline for interested person comments, Notice of Participation deadline, Deadline to request a hearing
- September 4, 2024 – Company response to requests for hearing
- September 18, 2024 – Staff Report deadline
- October 2, 2024 – Company Rebuttal deadline
Phase 2 Legal Information
On August 14, 2024, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. The SCC issued its Final Order approving the project on March 05, 2025. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket of the SCC website or search by Case No. PUR-2024-00142 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.
- Application Volume 1 – Part 1 of 2
- Application Volume 1 – Part 2 of 2
- Application Volume 2 – Part 1 of 3
- Application Volume 2 – Part 2 of 3
- Application Volume 2 – Part 3 of 3
SCC Timeline for Phase 2
- October 8, 2024 – Newspaper Publication, Landowners Notice, Government Official Notice (to include Attorneys)
- October 29, 2024 – Proof of Notice & Service and Certificate of Mailing
- November 6, 2024 – Notice of Participation Deadline and deadline to request that the Commission convene a hearing
- November 13, 2024 – Company response deadline to request for Hearing
- December 4, 2024 – Deadline for interested person(s) to file comments on the Application
- December 4, 2024 – Staff Report deadline
- December 18, 2024 – Company Rebuttal to Staff, any other comments filed by interested persons/entities, and DEQ due
- March 2025 – Phase 2 SCC final order received
Meetings
A community meeting for Phase 1 (Fredericksburg-Aquia Harbour) of the project was held on February 8, 2024. Community meetings for Phase 2 of the project (Aquia Harbour-Possum Point) were held on June 18 and June 20, 2024. Maps and visual simulations presented at at these meetings can be found on the maps tab of this project site.
If you were unable to attend the community meetings and would like information related to this project, please contact us by sending an email to powerline@dominionenergy.com or by calling 888-291-0190.
Timeline
Summer 2025
Anticipated Phase 1 construction start in City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County
March 2025
SCC final order received for phase 2 ( Aquia Harbor-Possum Point)
February 13, 2025
SCC final order received for phase 1 (Fredericksburg-Aquia Harbor)
2024
August 14, 2024
Phase 2 application filed with the State Corporation Commission
June 18 and 20, 2024
Phase 2 (Aquia Harbour-Possum Point) Community Meetings
June 2024
Phase 2 (Aquia Harbour-Possum Point) Announcement
March 14, 2024
Phase 1 application filed with State Corporation Commission
February 8, 2024
Phase 1 (Fredericksburg-Aquia Harbour) Community Meeting
January 2024
Phase 1 (Fredericksburg-Aquia Harbour) Announcement
2023
Q2-Q4 2023
Project engineering re-evaluation
February 2023
Original project announcement
Construction-Related Impact
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
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Enter your address to see where you live in relation to this transmission line rebuild project. This tool will show you existing structure type, proposed structure type, and associated differences. You can also view photo simulations along the line and other important features too.
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