Transmission Line Resources
Maps and reports covering Dominion and TrAILCo 's plans for a 500-kilovolt transmission line through Frederick, Warren, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier, Prince William and Loudoun counties.
View the map of the 500kv Transmission Line Route approved by the Virginia SCC on October 7th, contingent on approval from both West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
PEC has submitted the testimony of nine expert witnesses to the Virginia State Corporation Commission. These witnesses outline the many reasons this transmission line application should be denied.
A PEC position paper which demonstrates that the 500-kV transmission line proposal is risky, high-impact, expensive and is not needed.
A recent report prepared by Summit Blue Consulting LLC, nationally recognized energy experts, concludes that Virginia could save up to 17% of peak energy demand and 10% of annual consumption.
US Department of Energy Press Release.
What does a 500kv power line look like?
What You Can Do to Oppose the Power Line - Get Informed and Inform Your Community, Help Us With Your Skills, Your Contacts, Take Direct Action With Dominion.
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Websites related to energy policy and the proposed transmission line.
