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Complete package of simulations provided with the SCC application, Appendix C.
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. To learn more about this process, view our SCC process map .
Before proceeding with the project as approved in the SCC Order, a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) is necessary.
“Enclosed with this notice you will find Dominion Energy’s Alternative Analysis which captures these recommendations, as well as the other alternatives considered during their selection process of the preferred alternative being proposed. Dominion Energy must take action to ensure continued reliable electric services, consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards, is provided to its customers in the North Hampton Road Load Area. Failure to address the purpose and need of this project could lead to loss of service and potential damage to other facilities in the area, resulting in significant impacts to electric service and the region’s economy.”
Surry-Skiffes Creek 500kV Line (Approved by SCC)
8.0 miles total; approximately 1.5 miles on Dominion Energy land at Surry Power Station in Surry County, 4.1 miles overhead across the James River, and 2.3 miles on land in southern James City County. Of this 2.3 miles, approximately 1.7 miles will utilize existing Dominion Energy right of way, although the easement will need to be expanded. A total of seventeen (17) structures will be located in the James River. The approved route includes eight (8) towers on the western side near Hog Island and nine (9) structures spanning the width of the river.
This sample 500kV structure diagram represents preliminary engineering for thirteen (13) of the typical towers proposed in the James River (height averages 160’). This diagram illustrates one of the four (4) towers located on each side of the two active shipping channels (heights range from 275'-295'). The four shipping channel towers are designed to be taller than the other thirteen structures in the James River in order to allow marine traffic to pass safely underneath.
Skiffes Creek Switching Station(Approved by James City County)
Build and operate a new switching station on land already acquired (near the I-64 corridor) in southern James City County.
Details and visuals of the proposed switching station facilities:
Skiffes Creek-Whealton 230kV Line (Approved by SCC)
20.2 miles; all existing, cleared corridor.
From the approved Skiffes Creek Switching Station south to the existing Whealton Substation, Dominion Energy plans to reconfigure the existing transmission lines and towers in order to accommodate a new 230,000 volt (230kV) line. Final engineering has not been completed and several different structure types are being considered.
This sample 230kV structure diagram represents preliminary engineering for the corridor just north of the Whealton Substation. Additional easements will not be required to accommodate this 230kV line.
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