At Dominion Energy, we are committed to continually reviewing and analyzing our energy infrastructure to provide the most safe and reliable electric service.
This project will address aging electric transmission infrastructure in Loudoun County.
After nearly five decades of service, the structures and related components for line 514 are at the end of their service life and need to be replaced to maintain reliability for our customers.
Line 514 was built in the 1960’s. We plan to replace existing lattice structures and overhead conductor for an approximately 3.1-mile section from Goose Creek Substation north to the Potomac River.
Three primary forces drive the need for new electric transmission infrastructure:
- Economic development, such as population growth or business expansion
- Aging assets, such as decades old structures that need to be replaced
- Complying with mandatory standards to ensure safety and reliability
These drivers often overlap, and at Dominion Energy, we believe solutions should always account for future energy needs while continuing to balance cost and impacts.
Project Goals
- Create no new right of way
- Keep structures in the same general location as existing structures
- Provide long-term reliability and durability without excessive maintenance
- Deliver operational system flexibility to meet future needs
- Comply with mandatory standards to ensure safety and reliability
