Central VirginiaTransmission Reliability Project

Appalachian Power plans to upgrade the power grid in Virginia by making improvements to the transmission infrastructure in Albemarle, Amherst, Appomattox, Campbell and Nelson counties. The Central Virginia Transmission Reliability Project provides a new electrical source to the region, increases reliability to customers and supports the retirement of aging infrastructure.

Company officials received approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) in October 2021 for three phases of the project: Joshua Falls – Gladstone, Amherst – Reusens and Shipman – Schuyler. Appalachian Power representatives prepared the application by reviewing future land use, environmental impacts and input that property. The company received local approval from Albermarle County for the Esmont-Scottsville phase of the project.

Construction is currently ongoing.

Project Phases:

Amherst - Reusens

Joshua Falls - Gladstone

Shipman - Schuyler

Esmont - Scottsville

News Release - January 13, 2021 (PDF)

Virginia State Corporation Commission Approval Process (PDF)

Appalachian Power representatives have submitted the project to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) seeking approval for the upgrades. You can follow the case (Case Number PUR-2021-00001) and contact the Virginia State Corporation Commission on their website: www.scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.