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level, he reluctantly conceded that pursuing national corridor status for the line remains an option.
Dominion considers the proposed line critical to satisfying the short- and long-term electricity needs of Northern Virginia, the states fastestgrowing region.
But opponents, including the Warrenton-based Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC), Fauquier County, Prince William County, Culpeper County, and affected landowners, vehemently disagree.
They argue alternatives, including conservation, more prudent management of electricity use, new technology and improvements to,existing infrastructure, would meet Northern Virginia’s energy needs.
They believe the proposed line would ruin vistas, damage pristine forests and threaten the region’s considerable historic, cultural and environmental resources.
The line would be supported by steel towers standing up to 150 feet tall and spaced about 1,000 feet apart.
But Dominion believes the line’s effects would be minimal, because it would parallel an existing transmission line. Dominion would have to acquire additional right-of-way for the new line.
Dominion’s 37-mile portion of the line would cost $131 million, according to the company.
In its SCC application, Dominion identified an alternative, 40-mile route, which would use Interstate 66 right of way.
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