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A controversial 115-mile transmission line project in rural Virginia, led by Valley Link, aims to address growing power demand, particularly from data centers, and will be funded by Northern Virginians. The project faces local resistance due to safety, environmental, and property value concerns and is expected to cost $1-$2 billion, with completion slated for 2029.

Valley Link Transmission has released revised routes for a 765-kilovolt, 115-mile transmission line project from near Lynchburg to Culpeper County, developed by Dominion Energy, Transource, and FirstEnergy. The project aims to address energy demand in Northern Virginia and was identified by PJM as critical for grid reliability, but faces opposition over environmental and historical preservation concerns.

Residents in rural Virginia oppose the Valley Link transmission line project, arguing it prioritizes Northern Virginia data centers over local preservation. The 765-kilovolt line, led by Dominion Energy and Transource, would span 100 miles through Goochland and Louisa counties, sparking legal challenges over zoning inconsistencies.

Ten historic preservation and environmental groups in Virginia warn that the proposed Valley Link transmission line, a 115-mile high-voltage project by Dominion Energy, risks damaging natural resources and historical sites. The line, intended to carry power to Northern Virginia, faces opposition over its potential impact on tourism-driven landscapes and heritage areas.