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West Creek
Providing Reliable Service to Goochland and Henrico Counties
New electric infrastructure is needed to ease the load on the local distribution network serving Goochland and Henrico counties and to support recently announced development projects.
This proposed project will meet the continued needs of your region and maintain reliable electric service.
Project Details
This project proposes the following key concepts:
- A new substation to reinforce the electric distribution network.
- A new, double-circuit 230 kV transmission line and right of way corridor to connect the new substation to the existing electric transmission grid.
Documents
West Creek Interactive Map
- Use the address search to see locations that matter to you.
- Examine preliminary routes and simulation photos.
- View proposed infrastructure design and locations.
Community Engagement
Past Community Meeting Details
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Please contact us for information or to receive copies of the handouts.
What To Expect
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.
On January 28, 2026, 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-2026-00009 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.
SCC Timeline
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March 13, 2026
- Government Officials Notice
- Landowners Notice Deadline
- Newspaper Publication Deadline
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March 27, 2026
- Proof of Notice & Service and Certificate of Mailing Due
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April 17, 2026
- Notice of Participation Deadline
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May 1, 2026
- Respondent Testimony Due
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May 15, 2026
- Staff Testimony Due
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May 29, 2026
- Company Rebuttal Testimony Due
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June 9, 2026
- Deadline for Public Witness Sign-Up
- Deadline for Public Comments on the Application
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June 16, 2026
- Public Witness Hearing (Telephonically at 10:00 a.m.)
- Public Evidentiary Hearing (10:00 a.m. In-Person)
Power Lines 101 – Learning Zone
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Contact Us
Call us Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 888-291-0190.