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Chesterfield - Hopewell
Project Overview
Dominion Energy has an existing electric transmission corridor running from its Chesterfield Substation in Chesterfield County to its Hopewell Substation in the City of Hopewell. Approximately 8 miles of double-circuit 230 kV transmission line between these substations is nearing the end of its service life and needs to be replaced with new structures that meet current safety and industry standards.
January 22, 2024 - The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) issued a final order approving the project. View final order.
Virtual Community Meeting
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Explore the Backyard Application, a structure height comparison tool. You can:
- Use the address search to see structure locations in your area
- View details about individual structures
- Use the legend to understand structure changes
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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
Timeline
- February 2023 – Project announcement
- March 2023 – Virtual community meeting
- Spring 2023 – Submit application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
- Late 2024 – Anticipated construction start
- June 2025 – Anticipated construction complete
Documents
Maps
Explore the Backyard Application, a structure height comparison tool. You can:
- Use the address search to see structure locations in your area
- View details about individual structures
- Use the legend to understand structure changes
For tips and tricks on how to use the Backyard Application, view the Backyard Application Fact Sheet. Photo Simulations
SCC
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.
On April 6, 2023, 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-2023-00054 under “Search Cases”. In addition, interested parties may comment directly to the SCC by sending an email to sccinfo@scc.virginia.gov.
To learn more about this process, view our SCC process map.
Application
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SCC Timeline
Updated February 2024
- January 22, 2024 – The SCC issued a final order, approving the project. View the final order here.
- May 19, 2023 – Newspaper, Landowner, and Gov’t Official Notice
- June 2, 2023 – Proof of Notice and Publication
- July 31, 2023 – Notices of Participation deadline
- July 31, 2023 – Deadline to request a hearing
- August 15, 2023 – Deadline for interested party comments
- August 15, 2023 – Dominion Energy Virginia response to requests for hearing
- September 1, 2023 – Staff Report deadline
- September 15, 2023 – Dominion Energy Virginia Rebuttal deadline
Virtual Community Meeting
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
FAQs
Dominion Energy will host a virtual community meeting in Q1 2023, at which the public can hear from subject matter experts and ask questions related to the project. You can also contact us to add your mailing address and email address to our distribution list by calling 888-291-0190 or sending an email to powerline@dominionenergy.com.
Dominion Energy has more than 6,700 miles of overhead transmission lines. The proposed project seeks to replace existing overhead structures with new overhead structures. In doing so, the line will be rebuilt to current safety and industry standards.
Dominion Energy completes an evaluation of potential environmental, cultural, and historical impacts of the project. We will work with local, state and federal agencies to complete these evaluations and mitigate any impacts.
Permitting agencies on transmission line projects typically include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, and the Virginia Department of Transportation. Commenting agencies include the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, among others.
Our enterprise-wide environmental report describes our commitment to the responsible stewardship of natural resources and provides a wealth of information on environmental management and performance. We also invite you to read our Corporate Environmental Policy and our Greenhouse Gas Report.
Upcoming
June 2025
Anticipated construction complete
2024
Late 2024
Anticipated construction start
2023
Spring 2023
Submit application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
March 2023
Virtual community meeting
February 2023
Project announcement
Construction-Related Impacts
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
Traffic
This project is not expected to impact traffic.
Noise
Noise levels will be minimal; permits are in place.
Neighborhood
Access to surrounding neighborhoods may be impacted.
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