After bills passed, NoVa lawmakers urge SCC to consider burying transmission lines

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 654

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

Two legislators representing a sprawling county in the northern region of the commonwealth asked the State Corporation Commission last week to consider burying high-voltage transmission lines, after bills that would initiate a pilot program for the proposed lines passed the General Assembly.

Ashburn residents in Loudoun County are waiting for state regulators’ final decision on which route will be used for the 500 kilovolt transmission lines in the project, dubbed Golden to Mars.

…

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us