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Chesterfield’s Power Line Debate | Richmond News
Dominion Energy’s push to upgrade aging power lines and substations—built in the 70s and 80s—is sparking community pushback in Chesterfield County, where residents fear tree removal and new stations too close to homes. While Dominion insists the upgrades are essential for meeting rising demand and integrating new energy sources, critics demand more environmental safeguards and alternatives. Dominion maintains it has the legal right to clear vegetation for safety and reliability, as required by regulators. Final approval rests with Virginia’s State Corporation Commission, with construction…
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