At Dominion Energy, we are committed to continually reviewing and analyzing our energy infrastructure to provide the most safe and reliable electric service. We are currently exploring options to address an aging 230 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line located in the cities of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. The line has been in service for over five decades and needs to be replaced to maintain reliability for our customers.

This project will rebuild an existing 230 kilovolt line located in the cities of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. The 8.5-mile line connects our Landstown and Thrasher substations. The project will replace a total of 46 structures on this stretch of line – including 44 steel lattice structures. These existing structures stand 111 feet tall on average and are located in an existing 120-foot right of way corridor. The line has been in operation for over five decades and needs to be replaced to ensure the integrity of the electric grid.

The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has regulatory authority over all energy providers in Virginia and requires certification for all transmission lines out of the ordinary course of doing business or are at or above 138 kV. 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.

To learn more about this process, please view our SCC application review process.

Application Documents

• Volume 1 of 2 (Vol. 1, Part 1 | Vol. 1, Part 2 | Vol. 1, Part 3)
• Volume 2 of 2 (Vol. 2, Part 1 | Vol. 2, Part 2 | Vol. 2, Part 3 | Vol. 2, Part 4)

Procedural Schedule

The following key dates and developments are 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.

• July 20, 2018 – SCC issues procedural order
• Aug. 22, 2018 – Dominion Energy issues public notice
• Sept. 5, 2018 – Dominion Energy files proof of notice and service
• Sept. 26, 2018 – Public comments due
• Sept. 26, 2018 – Notices of participation due
• Sept. 26, 2018 – Requests for public hearing due
• Oct. 31, 2018 – Staff Report due
• Nov. 14, 2018 – Dominion Energy rebuttal due