Questions neighbors are asking.
Short, sourced answers. If yours is missing, send us a general question or a public source to consider.
What is Valley Link?
Valley Link is a proposed 765-kV (765,000-volt) transmission project developed by a joint venture of Dominion Energy, FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy. The Joshua Falls to Yeat line would run roughly 115 miles from Campbell County to Culpeper County, and preliminary materials show it crossing several mostly rural counties, including Fluvanna.
Is the Valley Link line approved?
No. It is proposed. Routes are preliminary, and major transmission lines in Virginia require review and approval by the State Corporation Commission. As of late October 2026 we have not identified a filed SCC application for the Joshua Falls to Yeat line.
Who decides: PJM or the SCC?
Both play a role, but they decide different things. PJM, the regional grid operator, forecasts needs and selects projects for its regional plan. The Virginia State Corporation Commission decides whether and along what alignment a project may be built in Virginia. PJM planning does not approve a route in Virginia.
How tall are the towers and how wide is the corridor?
Towers are typically 150 to 175 feet tall, about a 15- to 17-story building. The new corridor would be about 200 feet wide. Valley Link says a 765-kV line can carry the equivalent of electricity for about 2 million homes.
Why would the line run through Fluvanna if the demand is in Northern Virginia?
The major growth in electricity demand, driven in large part by data centers and other large power users, is farther north. Fluvanna does not have that kind of demand growth. Transmission lines carry power across counties that do not use it, which is exactly why we ask Valley Link and PJM to prove the need and examine less damaging alternatives.
Where exactly will it go?
Not settled. Valley Link has published preliminary route alternatives through Fluvanna and has revised routes before. Join the list and we will share verified updates as they change.
Is this group partisan?
No. Fluvanna Opposes Valley Link is a nonpartisan, citizen-led effort. We do not support or oppose candidates. Opposition to this project in rural counties, and the policy choices behind regional transmission planning, cross party lines.
How can I take part in the SCC process?
Residents can submit written public comments under the case-specific order, speak as a public witness if the SCC schedules a hearing, seek formal party status, or give agencies information within their jurisdiction. The SCC's order controls deadlines and requirements once an application is accepted. Join the update list so you hear about them.
I know about a cemetery, old road, spring or wildlife. What should I do?
Create your own dated record of what matters to you, using maps or notices, photographs, existing records, and the source and date of each item. Do not trespass or disturb graves, artifacts, nests, or wildlife. Do not post sensitive locations publicly. For a potential historic resource, environmental concern, or technical question, consider the relevant public agency, qualified professional, or counsel.
Are you asking for donations?
Fluvanna Opposes Valley Link is a Virginia nonstock corporation. We have not yet applied for or received federal 501(c)(3) recognition, although we anticipate pursuing that status. We are not soliciting donations at this time, and we cannot represent that any contribution is tax-deductible unless and until we receive the appropriate federal determination.
Who is behind this site?
A group of Fluvanna volunteers working informally to educate residents, publish public sources, and explain the County, agency, and SCC review processes. We hold ourselves to a simple standard: claims should trace to primary or authoritative sources, and the answers we provide should be fact-checked for accuracy using a reliable source.
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