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Powerline
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be firm by Thursday, Lazaro said.
Dominion contends it needs the transmission line to serve Northern Virginia’s growing energy demands and to avoid potential “rolling” blackouts.
Warrenton-based PEC argues that future electricity shortfalls could be avoided through conservation measures and better technology.
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