Virginia’s Loudoun County to weigh in on Dominion Energy’s transmission line plans

(UI) — The State Corporation Commission (SCC) will hold a public hearing in Loudoun County on Sept. 5, to gather testimony on Dominion Energy Virginia’s proposed Aspen-Golden and Apollo-Twin Creeks electric transmission line projects.

The proposed 9.4-mile transmission line would extend from the southeast of Leesburg, following the highway before turning south to run parallel with Loudoun County Parkway. On Aug. 6, the State Corporation Commission held a virtual hearing where eight public speakers voiced support for the Lansdowne Conservancy’s proposal to bury a section of the line underground.

The hearing will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Belmont Ridge Middle School, 19045 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg. Those wishing to testify in person should arrive at least 15 minutes early to register. Public witness statements are limited to five minutes.

Interested individuals must pre-register by 5 p.m. on July 31, 2024, by completing a public witness form for case numbers PUR-2024-00032 or PUR-2024-00044 on the SCC’s website, emailing the form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov, or calling 804-371-9141.

Written comments can also be submitted through the SCC’s website until Sept. 10, by selecting “Submit Public Comments” under the “Cases” menu and finding the relevant case numbers. Comments can also be mailed to the SCC Clerk’s Office, referencing case numbers PUR-2024-00032 or PUR-2024-00044.

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