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Ladysmith Lee's Hill
To support growing energy demands in Caroline and Spotsylvania Counties
Caroline, Spotsylvania Counties, and surrounding areas are experiencing new development. The Ladysmith-St. John’s-Lee’s Hill 230 kV Electric Transmission project proposes solutions to meet the power needs of these areas while minimizing impacts to the surrounding area.
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
Timeline
- Early Summer 2024 - Project Announcement
- Summer 2024 - Public Outreach
- Late Summer 2024 - File application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
- Fall 2025 - Anticipated SCC ruling
- 2025 - Permitting, finalize engineering, pre-construction outreach
- Early 2026 - Construction to begin
- Summer 2028 - Construction complete, restoration begins
Documents
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Why is this project needed?
Due to recent growth and future development on the horizon in Caroline and Spotsylvania Counties and nearby areas, 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.
What are the next steps I should be aware of?
Our project team will focus on public outreach in 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 late summer 2024.
Who has oversight and approval over this project?
The SCC is the regulatory body with jurisdiction over transmission lines at or above 138 kilovolts (kV). Since this project is proposing to upgrade existing and build new 230 kV infrastructure, it meets the criteria to be reviewed by the SCC. Dominion Energy intends to file an application in late summer 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.
Does my feedback matter and how can I share it with Dominion Energy?
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
I'm unable to attend the open house meeting. Are there other opportunities for a meeting?
Interested community members are welcome to request a separate meeting with our team. Whether you have a scheduling conflict during the community meeting date, would like to discuss your property specifically, or you are invited to learn more about the project, ask questions, and speak with subject matter experts about what is most important to you at our upcoming community meeting.
Caroline, Spotsylvania Counties, and surrounding areas are experiencing new development. The Ladysmith-St. John’s-Lee’s Hill 230 kV Electric Transmission project proposes solutions to meet the power needs of these areas while minimizing impacts to the surrounding area.
Construction-Related Impacts
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.