The Coalition to Protect Prince William County
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If this feels like deja vu, when the last powerline struggle erupted right before Thanksgiving, you would be correct. The threat now is a proposed data center in Gainesville, which we believe will necessitate a new transmission line. This time, however, we are going to advocate
https://thederecho.blogspot.com/2019/11/is-county-setting-us-up-for-new-power.html It seems like nothing is ever easy in Prince William County as some just don’t want to play by the rules and staff seems ever willing to sprinkle Holy Water on their efforts. For those new to the area or that have been in
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/prince-william-co-residents-unhappy-with-helping-foot-bill-for-new-amazon-data-center-s-power-lines (See video at link above) By: Lauren DeMarco Posted: Aug 23 2018 12:38AM EDT Video Posted: Aug 23 2018 12:40AM EDT Updated: Aug 23 2018 12:40AM EDT HAYMARKET, Va. – Your Amazon Prime subscription may not be the only way you are supporting the company. Some people
https://www.bloombergquint.com/businessweek/2018/08/20/amazon-isn-t-paying-its-electric-bills-you-might-be#gs.sLwaHu8 Amazon Isn’t Paying Its Electric Bills. You Might Be 20 Aug 2018, 5:00 AM (Bloomberg Businessweek) — For a little while earlier this year, it seemed as though 87-year-old Rosie Thomas and her neighbors in the small town of Gainesville, Va., had beaten Amazon.
An old graveyard sits behind the burned down Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, part of the enclave near Haymarket, Va., that was threatened by a plan for above-ground power lines that will now be buried near Interstate 66. (Jason Andrew/For The Washington Post) https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/dominion-agrees-to-bury-power-lines-in-prince-william-ending-legal-standoff/2018/03/23/4d1e73ee-2e97-11e8-8688-e053ba58f1e4_story.html By Antonio
Coalition and Dominion Reach Legal Agreement to Partially Bury Powerline Executive director says: “This agreement fulfills our mission: bury the line along I-66.” Haymarket, Virginia (March 22, 2018) – Finally, after years of hard work and unwavering resolve, the Coalition and its allies have achieved
Stipulating Agreement and Motion for Expedited Consideration of Stipulation – 032218 (includes entire text of SB 966. Access link below for language in the bill pertinent only to the undergrounding pilot program) Legislation language specific to the undergrounding pilot program: Transmission undergrounding pilot program
http://www.insidenova.com/news/politics/prince_william/prince-william-supervisors-drop-opposition-to-power-line-project/article_9cc495e0-2d0c-11e8-92f6-eba847d5449b.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share By Alex Koma, akoma@insidenova.com Mar 21, 2018 Prince William County supervisors are backing down from their efforts to block the construction of a Dominion Energy power line through parts of Gainesville and Haymarket, opting instead to support the utility company’s proposal to bury part
See our press release below for the latest developments! __________________________________________________________ PRESS RELEASE Bill Burying Haymarket Transmission Line Passes General Assembly Executive director says: “Buried is better – and within our community’s reach.” Haymarket, Virginia (March 5, 2018) – Last week, the Virginia General Assembly passed
Executive director says: “Buried is better – and within our community’s reach.” Haymarket, Virginia (March 5, 2018) – Last week, the Virginia General Assembly passed a “Grid Modernization” bill that includes provisions to bury most of the Haymarket transmission line. “It’s always been about one
Our hard work continues to pay off! However, while our fight may be the LONGEST transmission line fight in history and our “re-hearing on need” is virtually unprecedented, our work is not done. Your help is needed now to get this click-to-send email out –
An example of what a controversial power line through the Gainesville area is expected to look like, according to Dominion Energy. By Alex Koma akoma@insidenova.com Updated January 23, 2017 Del. Tim Hugo, R-40th District, is now pushing legislation requiring Dominion Energy to bury its controversial
By Alex Koma akoma@insidenova.com InsideNOVA: Legislation would bury controversial Haymarket power line An example of what a controversial power line through the Gainesville area is expected to look like, according to Dominion Energy. Del. Tim Hugo, R-40th District, is now pushing legislation requiring Dominion Energy
Your time is valuable and the holidays are busy, so let us get straight to the point: your neighborhood and the Coalition have an opportunity to strike a decisive legal blow in defense of our communities. And we need your support, now. In an unprecedented
WOW! In an unprecedented move, the State Corporation Commission (SCC), who regulates Dominion Power, issued an order to open new proceedings regarding the Haymarket Transmission Lines. Essentially the order calls for the Hearing Examiner to consider additional evidence on the need for the new lines
The SCC today came out with an Order Remanding Further Proceedings on the Haymarket Transmission Project (http://www.protectpwc.org). Here’s a first look at our press release. Dominion’s Regulator and Coalition Agree; Powerline Need Unproven Executive director says: “This is historic – SCC tells Dominion ‘try again’ with
Dominion’s Regulator and Coalition Agree; Powerline Need Unproven Executive director says: “This is historic – SCC tells Dominion ‘try again’ with application.” Haymarket, Virginia (December 6, 2017) – The State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) highest ranking officials took the historic step of sending Dominion Energy’s (Dominion)
Inside NoVa: New hearings ordered for controversial Gainesville powerline By Alex Koma akoma@insidenova.com Dec 6, 2017 An image provided by Dominion Energy that provides an example of what power lines might look like, when constructed. Facebook Twitter Email Print Save State regulators are now taking
Inside NOVA: No rest for opponents By: Alex Koma September 29, 2017 Dominion Energy may be pulling back from its plans to build a new power line along a controversial route near Carver Road in Gainesville, but opponents warn that there’s no telling how state
Stand Together to Fight the Power Lines! Dear Friends, When I read the article in Friday’s Washington Post, that Dominion was asking the State Corporation Commission to approve the overhead I-66 route, I looked online but found no document to substantiate the story other than the Washington