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Wishing Star to Mars
Construction is underway to connect the new Mars and Wishing Star substations. Dominion Energy submitted its application to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) on October 27, 2022, and received approval on April 5, 2023.
Project Details
You and your community rely on safe, dependable electricity as Northern Virginia grows. Energy demand is rising quickly, driven by Loudoun County's role as one of the world's leading innovation and technology hubs. To keep pace, Dominion Energy is planning and building new transmission infrastructure in partnership with county, state, and community leaders.
What Matters to You?
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- Send comments to the project team
Community Engagement
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What To Expect
2026
May 2026
Construction Complete
February 21, 2026
OH Temporary Bypass Energization
January 2026
500 kV GIS Energized
2025
December 2025
Energization Issue
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 October 27, 2022, 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-2026-00050 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 Documents
SCC Timeline
- April 5, 2023 - Final approval
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