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Nokesville - Bristow 230kV Electric Transmission Line
As Northern Virginia continues to grow, you and your community will need safe, reliable electricity to power homes, businesses, and new development. To support this demand, Dominion Energy is planning the Nokesville - Bristow 230-kilovolt (kV) Electric Transmission Project in Prince William County.
Supporting Your Growing Community with Reliable Energy
What’s proposed:
- A new 230kV transmission line will connect the existing Nokesville Substation to the future Bristow Switching Station.
- The new transmission line will be approximately 6.5 miles long.
- Three potential overhead route options are currently being evaluated.
Why this matters:
- You will continue to have dependable electric service as the Innovation Park area expands.
- This project helps Northern Virginia meet national reliability standards.
These upgrades are designed to:
- Ensure reliable power for your community and the Northern Virginia region.
- Meet national electric reliability standards set by PJM.
Your input is important in the planning of this project.
You are invited to learn more at our upcoming community meetings.
Virtual Open House
Monday, November 3, 20255:30-6:30PM
Webinar link
Webinar number:
2334 899 1033
Webinar password:
hpQ3NDJSS32 (47736357 when dialing from a phone or video system)
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+1-415-655-0002 United States Toll
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In-Person Open House
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
5:30-7:30 PM
George Mason University's SciTech Campus
Beacon Hall
10945 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110
Public participation and involvement are vital to project planning and execution. At Dominion Energy, we strive to improve the physical, social, and economic well-being of the communities we serve.
Dominion Energy encourages all stakeholders to learn more about Prince William County Electric Transmission Projects and submit feedback.
Public Engagement Process
Once a project need is identified, conceptual project planning and design begins. Dominion Energy consults with key stakeholders throughout the planning process to gather and incorporate feedback into design plans. Key stakeholders include local, county, and state officials, state and federal agencies, historic preservation and natural resource groups, Native American tribes, and community members.Dominion Energy encourages all stakeholders to learn more about Prince William County Electric Transmission Projects and submit feedback.
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has regulatory authority over all energy providers in Virginia. Among other responsibilities, the SCC validates the need for a proposed line and approves the route and structures. In reviewing a proposed project, the SCC must consider whether potential impacts on scenic assets, historic districts, and the environment have been reasonably minimized.
Our SCC application review process
Once this project is submitted to the SCC, we will post our application and provide a link to the SCC’s case docket where you will find documents related to the case, as well as information on how to submit comments.
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