RICHMOND — The State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved the underground construction of an experimental 230-kilovolt transmission line by Dominion Virginia Power in Stafford County. The five-mile line will be built on a company-owned right-of-way between Aquia Harbor and a new substation near Garrisonville.

In its order issued on April 8, 2008, the Commission found that the new transmission line is necessary to maintain long-term reliability and to serve the rapidly growing demand for electricity in the Garrisonville area.

To address the cost and visual impact issues, the Commission directed that the Stafford County project serve as a pilot program to assess the cost to build, operate and maintain an XLPE underground cable. An XLPE pilot project will allow cost difference to be recovered through the ratemaking process.

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Case Number PUE-2006-00091

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