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Clover–Chase City
230 kV Electric Transmission Rebuild Project
Overview
At Dominion Energy, we are dedicated to maintaining reliable and secure electric service in the communities we serve. The Clover-Chase City 230 kilovolt (kV) Electric Transmission Rebuild project proposes to rebuild and reconductor approximately 16 miles of existing 230 kV transmission lines that run from the Clover Substation on Clover Road in Halifax County, crossing through Charlotte County, to a half mile west of the Chase City Substation in Mecklenburg County. This project will ensure the continued safety and reliability of the electric grid.
Benefits
- Maintains current right of way
- Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
Documents
Project Outcome
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.
View our SSC application review process
On August 10, 2023, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. The SCC issued its Final Order approving the project on February 21, 2024. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket of the SCC website, or search by Case PUR-2023-00141 in the "Search Cases" section. In addition, interested parties may visit the SCC Public Comments page where individual mailboxes are available for each case accepting public comments.
SCC Timeline
Updated as of September 6, 2023
- September 29, 2023 - Newspaper, Landowner, and Gov’t Official Notice
- October 13, 2023 - Proof of Notice and Publication
- November 3, 2023 - Notices of Participation deadline
- November 3, 2023 - Deadline to request a hearing
- November 21, 2023 - Deadline for interested party comments
- December 8, 2023 - Staff Report deadline
Meetings
Two in-person community meetings were held in June 2023 for this project. For reference, those meeting dates and logistics are listed below. Please contact Powerline@dominionenergy.com for any questions related to this project.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Community meeting
5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Estes Community Center
316 N. Main Street
Chase City, VA 23924
(Drop by anytime 5–7 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Community meeting
5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Red Oak Excavating
5192 Barnesville Highway
Red Oak, VA 23964
(Drop by anytime 5–7 p.m.)
Timeline
2026
Summer 2026
Construction complete
2025
Spring 2025
Construction begins
2024
2023
August 10, 2023
File application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
Summer 2023
Community meetings
Spring 2023
Project announcement
Construction-Related Impact
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 will not be impacted.
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