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115-mile Power Line Transmission Route

Planned · Virginia · Last reported May 2026

Source: WRIC ABC 8News

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A proposed $1 billion transmission line project planning to bring more than 100 miles of power lines to Central Virginia. The 115-mile route would stretch through nine counties and affect 11 historic districts and several battlefields. The project is in response to the state's increasing power demand and is pending approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Power Transmission
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
WRIC ABC 8News

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The project “115-mile Power Line Transmission Route” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from WRIC ABC 8News.

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2026-07-22

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A proposed $1 billion transmission line project planning to bring more than 100 miles of power lines to Central Virginia. The 115-mile route would stretch through nine counties and affect 11 historic districts and several battlefields. The project is in response to the state's increasing power demand and is pending approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

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Energy & Utilities

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United States of America (USA)

State

Virginia

City

Richmond

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WRIC ABC 8News

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Power Transmission

Article published date

2026-05-24

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