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Elmont–Chickahominy
Electric Transmission Rebuild Project
Overview
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.
Benefits
- Maintains current right of way
- New structures located in the same general location as existing structures
- Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
- Minimizes impact to the community and environment
- Replaces aging infrastructure
Documents
Elmont–Chickahominy Interactive Structure Comparison Tool, GeoVoice
- Use the address search to see structure locations in your area.
- View details about individual structures by clicking on structure location marker.
- View simulations of existing and proposed structures.
FAQs
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 5/9/25, 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-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. Please note, the mailbox may not be available until a scheduling order is issued, typically several weeks after an application is filed.
The SCC issued the Final Order approving this project on 1/30/2026.
Application Volume One
- Volume One (Part 1 of 5)
- Volume One (Part 2 of 5)
- Volume One (Part 3 of 5)
- Volume One (Part 4 of 5)
- Volume One (Part 5 of 5)
Application Volume Two
SCC Timeline:
- July 25, 2025 - Landowners Notice, Newspaper Publication, and Government Officials Notice (to include Attorneys)
- August 15, 2025 - Proof of Notice Service & Certificate of Mailing due
- September 5, 2025 - Notice of Participation deadline
- September 26, 2025 - Respondent Testimony Due
- October 10, 2025 - Staff Testimony Due
- October 24, 2025 - Company Rebuttal Testimony due
- November 12, 2025 - Public witness signup deadline
- November 12, 2025 - Deadline to file comments on the Application
- November 20, 2025 - (Telephonically @ 10 A.M.) - Public Witness Hearing
- November 20, 2025 - (In-Person @ 10:00 A.M.) - Public Evidentiary Hearing
Meetings
Dominion Energy will hold community meetings in Spring 2025. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
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
Construction-Related Impact
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
Aging Infrastructure
The equipment has been in service for over 50 years and needs to be replaced.
Traffic
This project is not expected to impact traffic.
Environment
This project may have limited environmental impacts.
Neighborhood
Access to surrounding neighborhoods may be impacted.
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