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Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) / Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek - 500kV
The Mid -Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) and Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek projects are two segments of the same transmission line. The energy is being pulled from multiple West Virginia power plants from the 502 Junction in Pennsylvania to the delivery point - the Goose Creek Substation - in Data Center Alley. There will be two cases in Virginia but it is the same transmission line!
In West Virginia Energy Companies must submit a Notice Of Intent (NOIE) then wait 30 days before filing an application, NOIEs expire within 90 days. NextERA has filed its applications in West Virginia and Maryland, Potomac Edison's (First Energy) NOIE expires February 18, 2026
NextERA is proposing to take a new 200' easement for their portion of the 500kV line through West Virginia to the Gore Substation in Frederick County, VA . NextERA will also be applying to construct a new substation (Woodside Substation) in Frederick County, VA .
- See NextERA's MARL Project Map
- VA SCC Docket Number: TBD
First Energy has proposed a rebuild of the 138kV transmission line structures to a 185' pole with a new 500kV and the existing 138kV line under built for its portion of the project through Frederick, Clarke and north western Loudoun County
- See FirstEnergy's Gore-Doubs-GooseCreek Project Map
- VA SCC Docket Number: TBD
If your property is in Frederick County and you live near the proposed site of the Woodside substation and the transmission lines you may want to file to intervene in both cases.
There is no federal backstop for siting this line. If any one of the states denies it the transmission line will not be built.
If you are intervening in either VA SCC case be sure to include a request for the VA SCC that if the line is not denied by Virginia, that the approval be contingent on the transmission line components being approved in all other states (Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland)
The Valley Link Project is two seperate, disconnected transmission lines impacting Virginia
Both of these lines are 765kV on new 200' easements for its entire length. These are the biggest overhead HVAC structure and lines available. This represents a massive industrialization of rural and residential areas and a taking of private propery that is entirely unacceptable.
There will be two seperate applications at the Virginia SCC.
Valley Link North (Amos - Welton Springs - Rocky Point) - 765kV
Valley Link North impacts Frederick , Clarke and north western Loudoun counties. This impacts the same area through all 3 counties that is the target of the proposed new 500kV transmission line (MARL / Gore-Doubs- Goose Creek). New 200' easements will be taken for the entire length of the line.
See the Valley Link North Project Site for additional information. (Maps have not been posted yet, open houses are expected Summer of 2026)
There is no federal backstop for siting this line. If any one of the states denies it the transmission line will not be built.
Valley Link South (Joshua Falls - Yeat) - 765kV
Valley Link South is a 115-mile 765kV line from Joshua Falls (this substation is to be expanded) in Campbell County, Virginia through to a new 765kV substation in Culpepper County , Virginia. New 200' easements will be taken for the entire length of the line.
This line impacts:
- 8 counties in Virginia - Campbell, Appomattox, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Goochland, Louisa Culpepper and Orange counties.
See the Valley Link South Project Site for additional information. (Maps have not been posted yet, but you can enter comments and open houses are being scheduled)
The first virtual meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026 at noon. A second is scheduled for March 16, 2026 again at noon.
If you are in Southern Virginia contact your local opposition group(s) : TBD
Prepare for the Virginia SCC Case
Intervening in the VA SCC case is the only way to protect your property rights and have standing for appealing the VA SCC decision in court.
Individuals can intervene "Pro Se" at the Virginia SCC to represent themselves. You do not need a lawyer! You also do not have to travel to Richmond for the hearing you can participate remotely by webcast. Businesses and HOA's must be represented by a lawyer. Multiple property owners can pool their resources and hire a single lawyer to represent them all. Property owners, who have property that could be taken for easements by eminent domain, may want to contact a lawyer.
If you want to intervene "Pro Se" and have not already requested a Virginia SCC efiling account please do so ASAP so you will be ready to file as soon as the application is filed!
You can review several examples of Notices Of Participation filed in prior and current VA SCC cases (below), or use the VA SCC Docket Search to lookup other example filings.
Once you receive the email that your account has been created you only have 72 hours to click the link and set the password, set your password right away! Last step, verify you can login to the Virginia SCC site (here).
Read More:
- How to Create a VA SCC Account for eFiling
- Review Examples of VA SCC Noticies of Participation and other filings