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Powerlines

Project Overview

The substation, along with new transmission infrastructure is needed to accommodate load growth and to maintain reliable electric service in the area. Rapid growth in electrical demand, particularly in the commercial/high-tech sector in Loudoun County has resulted in the need to build a new transmission line and substation. This project will improve electric reliability for all customers in the region.

Benefits

  • 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

Timeline (View Full Timeline)

  • August 2021–January 2022: Outreach to the community
  • January 6, 2022: Virtual Community Meeting planned
  • February 2022: Project filed with the SCC
  • November 28, 2022: The SCC issued its Final Order for Dominion Energy to proceed with this project
  • February 2023: Soil Borings
  • Fall 2023: Construction begins
  • December 2024: Construction expected to end

Contact Us

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888-291-0190

Email us at

powerline@dominionenergy.com

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Overview

For this project, we will build a new substation south of Dulles Airport near Route 50 in Loudoun County. This substation will support the construction of a new data center. In addition, we will build transmission lines to bring electricity to both the substation and data center.

The project will include the installation of new steel monopoles.

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Powerlines 101 - Learning Zone

Learn how the energy grid works; along with our processes to build and maintain electric transmission lines.

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