About the project
Valley Link’s Joshua Falls to Yeat Transmission Line Project is one of the most important energy projects in Virginia’s history. Spanning approximately 115 miles from Campbell County to Culpeper County, the new 765-kilovolt(kV) electric transmission line will form a critical backbone of Virginia’s electric grid, ensuring reliable, affordable and resilient power for decades to come. As Virginia experiences its fastest growth in electricity demand since the post-World War II boom, this project will strengthen grid stability and support the state’s continued economic and technological leadership.
Identified by PJM as essential to meeting Virginia’s energy needs, the Joshua Falls to Yeat project will deliver reliable power to homes, schools, hospitals, data centers and manufacturers while supporting integration of renewables, storage and next-generation nuclear energy.
More than just infrastructure, the project is an investment in Virginia’s communities and competitiveness. Its construction will create jobs and improve energy security for critical facilities across Virginia. Built with transparency and care for the environment, Joshua Falls to Yeat ensures that Virginia and its people are ready to power the future.
Project structures
These are the potential designs under consideration for project structures.
Project structures
These are the potential designs under consideration for project structures.
The typical structure for this project will be a single-circuit 765kV line. This design has been chosen to carry the 765kV lines with the least right-of-way required to reduce the amount of easement required.
The typical structure for this project will be a single-circuit 765kV line. This design has been chosen to carry the 765kV lines with the least right-of-way required to reduce the amount of easement required.
The typical structure for this project will be a single-circuit 765kV line. This design has been chosen to carry the 765kV lines with the least right-of-way required to reduce the amount of easement required.
The typical structure for this project will be a single-circuit 765kV line. This design has been chosen to carry the 765kV lines with the least right-of-way required to reduce the amount of easement required.
Joshua Falls to Yeat
Project Schedule
2025
Q3 – Q4: Route Development
Q4: Right-of-Way Title Work
2026
Q1: First Round of Community Meetings
Q2: Second Round of Community Meetings
Q3: State Corporation Commission (SCC) Filing
Q4 – Q3 2028: Permitting/Easement Acquisition
2027
Q4 2026 – Q3 2028: Permitting/Easement Acquisition
Q2-Q3: SCC Approval
2028
Q4 2026 – Q3 2028 Permitting/Easement Acquisition
Q4 2028 – Q2 2029: Construction
2029
Q4 2028 – Q2 2029: Construction
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Frequently asked questions
The Valley Link team will begin hosting open houses and public meetings along the potential route in 2026. Landowners, residents and civic leaders will have the opportunity to review routes, ask questions and provide feedback. Each potential route goes through multiple layers of review. The public will also be able to use GeoVoice, an interactive mapping tool to explore and provide comment on potential routes.
The project is in the early stages of development, and we have not yet determined the type of structure that will be used. Typical structures are approximately between 135’ and 160’ tall.
Valley Link is committed to engaging with communities along the way. Extensive outreach with residents, local governments and other stakeholders will help inform project decisions, including how best to avoid or minimize potential impacts.
Project resources
Stay connected and informed with resources related to the Joshua Falls to Yeat Project. This section will serve as a hub for important materials, including in-person open house meetings, recordings of virtual meetings, presentations and other helpful documents. Check back regularly for updates as the project progresses.