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Dominion Energy Sues Prince William County Over Substation Permit Denial

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What happened

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Prince William County denied a special use permit for a $300 million substation upgrade planned by Dominion Energy at the Vint Hill location. Dominion Energy is suing the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, arguing the denial unlawfully blocks plans approved by PJM. The county board unanimously rejected the upgrade in September, citing resident complaints about noise and industrial appearance.

From patch.com

Why it matters

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The rejection of the permit creates regulatory friction for a major infrastructure project. Dominion Energy claims the county's denial was based on factors outside local land-use compliance. The project is necessary because the current zoning regulations in the area would not allow the high-voltage equipment or expanded footprint.

From patch.com

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    Dominion Energy could incur legal costs and face project delays related to the substation upgrade.

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