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Orange County board warned of proposed Dominion 765 kV transmission route, tentative public open houses

Orange County Board of Supervisors · February 10, 2026
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Summary

The board heard an update that Dominion is preparing route alternatives for a proposed 765 kV transmission line through Orange County and plans mailings to property owners within 1 mile; an open house was tentatively set for March 9 and the State Corporation Commission will ultimately decide. The county said it will monitor and decide whether to participate in the SCC process.

The Orange County Board of Supervisors heard a status update on Feb. 10 about a potential Dominion Energy transmission project that would run a 765-kilovolt line through parts of the county.

Chairman J. Bridal Nichols told the board Dominion intends to submit an application "likely late later this year on a final proposed route for a 765 kV line" and that Dominion planned mailings to landowners within one mile of any…

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