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

To learn more about this process, view our SCC process map.

Phase 1 Legal Information

On March 14, 2024, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. The SCC issued its Final Order approving the project on February 12, 2025. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket of the SCC website or search by Case No. PUR-2021-00291 in the “Search Cases” section. In addition, interested parties may visit the SCC Case Comments Page where individual mailboxes are available for each case accepting public comments.

On March 14, 2024, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket of the SCC website or search by Case No. PUR-2024-00035 in the “Search Cases” section. In addition, interested parties may comment directly to the SCC regarding this project by sending an email to sccinfo@scc.virginia.gov.

• Application Volume 1 – Part 1 of 2
• Application Volume 1 – Part 2 of 2
• Application Volume 2 – Part 1 of 2
• Application Volume 2 – Part 2 of 2

SCC Timeline for Phase 1

• May 31, 2024 – Newspaper, Landowner, and Government Official Notice
• June 19, 2024 – Proof of Notice and Publication
• August 26, 2024 – Deadline for interested person comments, Notice of Participation deadline, Deadline to request a hearing
• September 4, 2024 – Company response to requests for hearing
• September 18, 2024 – Staff Report deadline
• October 2, 2024 – Company Rebuttal deadline

Phase 2 Legal Information

On August 14, 2024, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket of the SCC website or search by Case No. PUR-2024-00142 in the "Search Cases" section. In addition, interested parties may comment directly to the SCC regarding this project by sending an email to sccinfo@scc.virginia.gov

• Application Volume 1 – Part 1 of 2
• Application Volume 1 – Part 2 of 2
• Application Volume 2 – Part 1 of 3
• Application Volume 2 – Part 2 of 3
• Application Volume 2 – Part 3 of 3

SCC Timeline for Phase 2

• October 8, 2024 – Newspaper Publication, Landowners Notice, Government Official Notice (to include Attorneys)
• October 29, 2024 – Proof of Notice & Service and Certificate of Mailing
• November 6, 2024 – Notice of Participation Deadline and deadline to request that the Commission convene a hearing
• November 13, 2024 – Company response deadline to request for Hearing
• December 4, 2024 – Deadline for interested person(s) to file comments on the Application
• December 4, 2024 – Staff Report deadline
• December 18, 2024 – Company Rebuttal to Staff, any other comments filed by interested persons/entities, and DEQ due