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Elmont – Fredericksburg
Electric demand is growing along the I-95 corridor and across Virginia. To support reliability, add operational flexibility, and improve grid efficiency, transmission line upgrades are needed between Hanover County and the City of Fredericksburg.
Project Details
The Elmont – Fredericksburg Project proposes to:
- Rebuild the electric transmission corridor from Elmont Substation in Hanover County to Fredericksburg Substation and proposed Allman Substation in the City of Fredericksburg
- Current structures: Single-circuit 115 kilovolt (kV) and 230 kV H-frame structures
- Proposed structures: Double-circuit 500/230 kV and 230 kV monopole structures
Note: some of this work overlaps with a previously approved project. See DominionEnergy.com/ladysmithleeshill for more information.
- Connect transmission lines at key substations along the transmission line corridor.
Note: This project previously included installing new 230 kV conductor, or wire, on existing structures from outside Chickahominy Substation in Charles City County to Elmont Substation and performing work at Chickahominy Substation. This work has been paused for additional review and will not be included as part of this project.
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Project Fact Sheets and Mailers
Community Engagement
Dominion Energy hosts community meetings where subject matter experts share information and answer questions about electric transmission projects. Additionally, virtual meetings feature presentations from the project team followed by audience Q&A.
Previous Meetings
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Tuesday, May 5
Virtual Meeting
12:00–1:00 p.m.
View May 5 meeting recording -
Thursday, May 7
Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio
125 Olde Greenwich Dr. #190
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
5:30–7:30 p.m. -
Tuesday, May 12
Doswell Community Center
16433 Washington Hwy.
Doswell, VA 23047
5:30–7:30 p.m. -
Wednesday, May 13
Caroline Family YMCA
17422 Library Blvd.
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
5:30–7:30 p.m. -
Tuesday, August 18
Virtual Meeting
12:00–1:00 p.m.
View August 18 meeting recording
Meeting Materials:
What To Expect
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Proposed Structures
Double-circuit 230 kV monopole structures
Double-circuit 230 kV and 500/230 kV monopole structures
Typical Existing Structures (Rebuild Section)
Structure designs are representative, but configurations will vary and are subject to change
FAQs
This project is needed primarily to ensure ongoing electric reliability through Central Virginia. The proposed upgrades will also enhance flexibility and efficiency to support future energy needs, which are growing rapidly.
Your feedback helps the project team better plan this project. 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 public meetings.
- Invite us to your community or property.
Any of these methods is a great way for you to let us know what is important to you.
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.
Several active electric transmission line projects overlap the Chickahominy Junction-Elmont-Fredericksburg project area. Learn more about related projects:
Transmission project costs are covered by Virginia ratepayers under the Electricity Supply Service charge on their electric bills. For more information on how these costs are allocated, view the Rates 101 webpage
Timeline
2028
Summer 2028
Construction begins
Spring 2027 - Summer 2028
- Permitting
- Finalize engineering
- Pre-construction outreach
- Finalize engineering
- Pre-construction outreach
2027
Spring 2027
Anticipated SCC ruling
2026
Spring - Summer 2026
- Project announcements
- Community engagement
Early 2027
Access reviews and environmental surveys near the right of way
November 2026
Filed application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
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.
Dominion Energy submitted its application regarding this project on November 9, 2026. Documents related to the case are available to the public by searching Case No. PUR-2026-00194 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.
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