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A 230 kV Electric Transmission Project in Stafford County

A new substation and 230 kV transmission line is proposed to support growing energy needs in Stafford County.

Project Details

Recent Updates

What To Expect

Timeline

Upcoming

Summer 2027
Construction complete, restoration begins
Fall 2026
Construction to begin
2026
Permitting Finalize engineering Pre-construction outreach

2025

June 10, 2025
SCC Final Order Issued
Fall 2025
Anticipated SCC ruling

2024

Early Fall 2024
File application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
Spring-Summer 2024
Public Outreach
Early 2024
Project Announcement

Frequently Asked Questions

Due to recent growth and future development on the horizon in Stafford 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 shareP 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 at or above 138 kilovolts (kV). Since this project is proposing to build a new double circuit 230 kV transmission line, it meets the criteria to be reviewed by the SCC. Dominion Energy intends to file an application 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:

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

Application

Procedural Schedule

2025

April 16
In-Person Public Evidentiary Hearing (10:00 a.m.)
April 16
Telephonic Hearing for Public Witness Testimony (10:00 a.m.)
April 9
Any interested person may submit comments on the Application (on or before)
April 9
Public witness signup deadline
March 26
Company Rebuttal Testimony due
March 12
Staff report due
February 12
Notice of Participation deadline
February 12
Respondent Testimony due

2024

December 4
Proof of Notice and Certification of Mailing deadine
November 20
Landowner Notice, Publication Deadline, and Government Official Notice

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Call us Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 888-291-0190.

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