Waterford Foundation

Loudoun Transmission Line Alliance

Thank you for your support! Come on out to our community gathering in October to hear more about the next steps moving forward to continue to preserve Rural Loudoun!

RSVP for the ltla “thank you and next steps” community gathering!

Information on the Lansdowne Conservancy and the Golden to Aspen Line

Our friends at the Lansdowne Conservancy and the Piedmont Environmental Council have asked for support for Loudoun SCC hearing on the Golden to Aspen Line on September 5th. Please consider writing a letter to the SCC in support of underground the Golden to Aspen line- Rt 7 application. Please note that this hearing has nothing to do with NextEra, First Energy, or the line proposed in Rural Loudoun.

What is the Golden to Aspen Line? The Golden to Aspen Line proposed by Dominion Energy is to serve the growing energy demand from data centers in eastern Loudoun. This large dual circuit 500kV and 230 kV line would connect two new electric substations called “Aspen” (near the Phillip A. Bolen Memorial Park south of Leesburg) and “Golden” (west of Sterling). The proposed line would run north to Rt. 7 and along the southside of Rt. 7 corridor on 180-foot tall monopoles.

Why go underground on the Golden to Aspen Line? The Lansdowne Conservancy is advocating for undergrounding of the transmission lines in between the Aspen and Golden substations to preserve the quality of life, historic resources, viewsheds, and character of the region for the residents, businesses, and visitors. The call for undergrounding has been supported by many organizations, including the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. To learn more about why to go underground, watch this video created by the Lansdowne Conservancy on the subject (run time, approximately 15 minutes).

How can you help? It is important that the SCC hears from as many concerned community members as possible before making a decision. Please consider sending in public comments on the Aspen to Golden Line (note that this SCC hearing has nothing to do NextEra, First Energy, or the lines proposed in rural Loudoun). You can submit public comments online or in person at the Loudoun SCC hearing. Comments can be submitted online through the SCC’s online comment form (linked here) by September 10th. The Loudoun SCC hearing will be held on September 5th from 6-10pm at Belmont Ridge Middle School. The SCC is asking people who plan to speak to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the 6pm start time as it is expected to be a well attended event.

New 500KV power line in rural Loudoun County impacts all residents now and for future generations.

Rural Loudoun, despite developmental pressure, has remained a haven for agriculture and agritourism, open spaces, environmental conservation, and historic preservation. Building transmission lines through Rural Loudoun would impact all of Loudoun’s residents (past, present, and future), our environment, and put our historical legacy at risk.

As part of the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link, PJM Interconnection has awarded a contract to NextEra Energy based on their current proposal to build a new 500KV transmission line power corridor in Rural Loudoun. The Loudoun Transmission Alliance calls upon NextEra to reconsider their plan and build transmission lines within existing power corridors.

We need your support to oppose this threat:

Sign the Declaration to NextEra:

Use this link to sign onto the Declaration by the Loudoun Transmission Line Alliance on the NextEra MARL Proposal. Share with your friends and family as well!

Share your Thoughts with NextEra:

Share your thoughts on their current plan to NextEra directly using the contact page on their website linked here!

Follow and share on social media:

  • Follow the Loudoun Transmission Line Alliance on Facebook at Loudoun Transmission Line Alliance, and on Instagram @locotransmissionlinealliance
  • Share posts and information with family, friends, and your community!

Share your story with us:

Fill out this form to share what you love about Rural Loudoun, and how the construction of the proposed lines would affect you! These will/can be shared on the website, social media, and Alliance materials.

Get a yard sign:

Pickup a No New Lines in Loudoun yard sign while supplies last at the Waterford Foundation Offices (40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford VA 20197) during office hours T-F 10am-2pm.

Stay in touch:

The Waterford Foundation and the Loudoun Transmission Line Alliance is maintaining an email list for those who would like to stay informed about this issue. If you would like to be included, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Learn More at the Links Below!

Upcoming Dates:

October 26th from 2-5pm at the Waterford Old School: LTLA “Thank You and Next Steps” Community Gathering! Come join us and gather with the community for food and games, information about partnering organizations and what’s coming next for the LTLA. Please RSVP at this link, and we hope to see you there! For any questions, please reach out to transmisionlines@waterfordfoundation.org.

November 6th: November PJM Meeting to narrow down the final new proposals

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