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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.
Overview
We're supporting your growing community with reliable energy.
Updates
We’re committed to keeping you informed about the Nokesville-Bristow 230kV Electric Transmission Project and want to ensure you have the most accurate information.
December 2025:
Here’s what you need to know:
- We are still evaluating routing options and DO NOT have a proposed route at this time.
- No application has been filed with the State Corporation Commission (SCC).
- We plan to hold another in-person community meeting before submitting an application to the SCC.
Please check this project page regularly for updates and upcoming meeting details.
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.
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Meetings
Upcoming Meetings
Your input is important in the planning of this project. You are invited to learn more at our upcoming community meetings.
Details are coming soon for additional meetings in Q1 2026.
Past Meetings
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
5:30-7:30 PM
In-Person Open House
George Mason University's SciTech Campus
Beacon Hall
10945 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110
Monday, November 3, 2025
5:30-6:30 PM
Virtual Open House
Community Engagement
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.
Legal
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.
Maps
- Routing Map - October 2025
- Visual Simulations *
* Note on Yellow Overlay Representation
The yellow structures shown in the overlay are for illustrative purposes only and are intended to depict the location of transmission lines that will be fully or partially obscured by terrain and vegetation when viewed from this perspective. The size and proportions of these structures are not to scale and do not represent actual dimensions or precise placement. Instead, the visual sizing reflects relative distance and perspective from the viewpoint rather than true physical measurements. - Typical Structures
- Rejected Routes
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