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Elmont-Chickahominy
Electric Transmission Rebuild Project
Project Details
Dominion Energy plans to rebuild an existing 500 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line between our Elmont and Chickahominy Substations. The structures along this 28-mile corridor have been in operation for more than five decades and will be rebuilt to maintain reliable electric service.
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- View details about individual structures by clicking on structure location marker.
- View simulations of existing and proposed structures.
Community Engagement
Upcoming Meetings
Dominion Energy will be holding community meetings. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
What To Expect
Timeline
2028
Fall 2028
Construction finish
2026
Fall 2026
Construction start
Spring 2026
SCC final order anticipated
2025
Late Spring 2025
File application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
March 2025
Community meetings
February 2025
Project announcement
2025–2026
Permitting, finalizing engineering, pre-construction outreach
FAQs
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Legal
SCC Application
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 5/9/2025, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. Documents related to the case are available on the SCC Docket of the SCC website or search by Case No. PUR-2025-00077 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. Plese note, the mailbox may not be available until a scheduling order is issued, typically several weeks after and application is filed.
The SCC issued the Final Order approving this project on 1/30/2026.
Application Volume One
Application Volume Two
Powerlines 101 - Learning Zone
Learn how the energy grid works, along with our processes to build and maintain electric transmission lines.
Contact Us
Call us Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 888-291-0190.