This short, NOVEC-owned tap line (less than a tenth of a mile) includes two structures and stems from a transmission corridor that contains an existing 500kV line, two existing 230kV lines and an existing 115kV line. NOVEC is expanding its substation due to an increase in demand and has asked for an increase in transmission capacity delivered by Dominion Energy.

• Elklick Fact Sheet

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is responsible for verifying the need, determining the route and reviewing the environmental impact of transmission lines in Virginia.

On May 25, 2016, Dominion Energy submitted an application regarding the Elklick Project for SCC approval. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket Search section of the SCC website, in the "Search Cases" section (enter case number PUE-2016-00056). 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.

Key dates

• May 9, 2016 – Sent surrounding community letters regarding the project
• May 25, 2016 – Submitted SCC application for project approval (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5)
• Oct. 4, 2016 – Commission approved Dominion Energy’s application

Procedural schedule

The following are the key dates and developments related to the SCC review timeline - for the most up-to-date and full listing of motions, rulings and other related documents, please refer to the SCC docket for this case. 

Where can I obtain more information on the project's SCC application?
The Virginia State Corporation Commission may issue dates for a public hearing in the local area, with an evidentiary hearing in Richmond thereafter. Citizens are encouraged to participate in the process and provide input. The SCC maintains copies of all documents related to the case. Updates about the status of the application can be found on the SCC website.

I'm a NOVEC member. How does a Dominion Energy transmission project benefit me?
Due to the interconnected nature of the electric transmission grid, all NOVEC customers rely on Dominion Energy's transmission infrastructure to deliver reliable power.

How can I learn more about the electric transmission system?

• The 21st Century Grid: A July 2010 article from National Geographic describes the electric grid and our modern day energy challenge.
• The modern "electric grid," referring to the power lines that supply your home with electricity, receives power from many sources and types of generation including wind, coal, natural gas, and hydroelectric and others. There is not a one-to-one connection between any fuel source and customer. Get more information on how the grid works.