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Carmel Church
230 kV Electric Transmission Project
Project Details
Caroline County is experiencing increased energy demands. To address this growth, we are proposing two new electric transmission projects: the Ruther Glen 230 kV Electric Transmission Project and the Carmel Church 230 kV Electric Transmission Project.
Each project proposes a new substation and corresponding 230 kV electric transmission line to connect to the existing electric transmission grid. This new infrastructure will allow us to meet the growing energy needs, continue reliable electric service, and maintain compliance with federal reliability standards.
Community Engagement
Upcoming Meetings
Community meetings are held for community members to learn more about the project, ask questions, and speak with subject matter experts.
Past Meetings
Documents
What to Expect
Timeline
(Anticipated – Subject to Change)
2024
Summer 2024
Project Announcement; Public Outreach
September 17, 2024
A second community meeting was held at Caroline High School from 5-7 p.m.
December 12, 2024
Filed Application With the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
2025
2025 – Summer 2026
Permitting, Finalize Engineering, and Pre-Construction Outreach
September 26, 2025
SCC Ruling Issued
2026
November 2026
Construction Begins
2027
September 2027
Construction Complete and Restoration Begins
Frequently Asked Questions
Due to recent growth and future development on the horizon in Caroline County, there is a need for new electric transmission infrastructure investments to maintain grid reliability. This new infrastructure will allow us to meet the growing energy needs, continue reliable electric service, and maintain compliance with federal reliability standards.
Our project team will focus on public outreach in spring and summer 2024 to ensure all interested community members are aware of the project and have an opportunity to share feedback with our team as we continue the planning process. We intend to file an application with the SCC in fall 2024.
The SCC is the regulatory body with jurisdiction over transmission lines in Virginia. Dominion Energy intends to file an application for both projects in early fall 2024.
Although the SCC is the primary agency reviewing and ultimately approving the project, there may be additional permits needed from local, state, and federal agencies.
We want to hear your feedback. The purpose of our public engagement is to share, listen and learn from our community members. The SCC also considers public input in its review process. There are multiple ways to share your feedback with our team:
- Contact us by email at powerline@dominionenergy.com or by phone at 888-291-0190.
- Attend our community meetings.
- Invite us to your community or property.
Interested community members are welcome to request a separate meeting with our team. Whether you have a scheduling conflict during the community meeting dates, would like to discuss your property specifically, or would like to continue a discussion with our team following a community meeting, we are available for additional meetings by request.
Legal
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is responsible for verifying the need, determining the route, and reviewing the environmental impact of certain transmission lines in Virginia. Key filing documents will also be available on this page.
On December 12, 2024, 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-2024-00221 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
2025
February 14
Landowner Notice, Publication Deadline, and Government Official Notice (To Include Attorneys)
February 21
Proof of Notice and Certificate of Mailing Deadline
March 15
Notice of Participation Deadline
April 23
Respondent Testimony Due
May 7
Staff Report Due
May 21
Company Rebuttal Testimony Due
May 28
Any Interested Person May Submit Comments on the Application (On or Before)
June 4
Public Witness Signup Deadline
June 11
- Telephonic Hearing For Public Witness Testimony (In-Person)
- In-Person Public Evidentiary Hearing
- Final Order Issued by SCC
Legal Documents
| SCC Documents |
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| SCC Application (Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4) |
| Final Order Issued – Sep. 26, 2025 |
| SCC Filing Letter |
| SCC Filing – April 2025 |