Appalachian Power to upgrade transmission lines in Virginia
Appalachian Power is in the process of upgrading the electric transmission network for its customers in Central Virginia.
The multi-year Central Virginia Transmission Reliability Project will retire aging equipment and increase grid reliability.
“The Central Virginia Transmission Reliability Project represents a huge investment in the transmission infrastructure in Virginia,” Larry Jackson, director of external affairs for Appalachian Power, said. “The work we are proposing helps ensure reliable electric service to our customers while building a modern power grid capable of handling continued growth and economic development.”
The first phase of the project will upgrade 15 miles of transmission line from the towns of Joshua Falls to Gladstone. It also involves building and improving four substations in Amherst, Appomattox, Campbell, and Nelson counties.
Appalachian Power will be holding open houses to discuss the project and the potential routes. The open houses will be held Nov. 6 at Appomattox County High School and Nov. 7 at Amherst County High School and will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Once the project team selects a line route, Appalachian Power will seek approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Construction on this first phase begins will begin in Summer 2022 and will last about a year.
Appalachian Power serves 1 million customers in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee.
