While some previous powerline proposals have been sold as way to give the region better reliability … this one will serve primarily industry at a small location north of Haymarket. Estimates go as far to suggest 400,ooo homes could be served from this new substation. Dominion could simply bury a far shorter line at some expense to them, but they choose to suggest a longer line simply for short term cheapness. These lines are FOREVER, should we not expect a fair deal from those who will profit most quickly?
Originally published 2014-12-06 at https://protectpwc.org/2014/12/06/who-does-this-power-line-serve/.