Meadowville

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.

• Our SCC application review process 

On October 11, 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-2024-00179 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

• Application Volume 1 of 3
• Application Volume 2 of 3
• Application Volume 3 of 3

On November 6, 2024, the SCC issued an Order for Notice and Hearing.

Procedural Schedule

• November 29, 2024 – Landowner Notice, Publication Deadline, and Government Official Notice
• December 13, 2024 – Proof of Notice and Certificate of Mailing deadline
• January 15, 2025 – Notice of Participation deadline
• January 15, 2025 – Respondent Testimony due
• January 22, 2025 – Staff Report due
• February 5, 2025 – Company Rebuttal Testimony due
• February 5, 2025 – Public witness signup deadline
• February 5, 2025 – Any interested person may submit comments on the Application (on or before)
• February 12, 2025 – Telephonic Hearing for Public Witness Testimony (10:00 a.m.)
• February 12, 2025 – In-Person Public Evidentiary Hearing (10:00 a.m.)

Why is this project needed?

Due to recent growth and future development on the horizon in Chesterfield 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.

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, as well as a Conditional Use Permit with Chesterfield County for the proposed Orchard Switching Station.

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 build a 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 meetings. 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 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.