Valley Link Transmission, a joint venture between Dominion Energy, First Energy Transmission, and Transource Energy, is proposing a new 765-kV electrical transmission line between Putnam County, West Virginia and Frederick County, Maryland. The line would involve new structures at least 150 feet tall.  Several route alternatives have been released by Valley Link Transmission with some having significant impacts on Clarke County.

To view detailed maps of the routes being considered in Clarke County, click https://vltransmission.com/valley-north/ scroll to the bottom of the page and under Map Books click Clarke/Virginia. County staff has printed these maps and they are available for the public to view at the County Government Center at 101 Chalmers Court, Berryville.

County GIS staff have added a layer on the GIS mapping system that shows the proposed transmission line route in Clarke County. Use the link below to watch a video with instructions for accessing and viewing the layer.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/pyCnoa2C1AU 

The open house scheduled in Clarke County is on July 7^th from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Clarke County Fairgrounds Ruritan Building, 890 West Main Street, Berryville, VA

To visit Valley Link Transmission project website, please click https://vltransmission.com/valley-north/

Resolutions and Statements

The initial statement from the Clarke County Board of Supervisors can be viewed below. Please note this statement was issued before the proposed routes were published, it is expected the Board will be issuing further statements now that the routes have been released.  

• Board of Supervisors Initial Statement (June 16, 2026)

Copies of adopted resolutions and official statements from local board and commissions are provided below as they become available.

• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Resolution (July 8, 2026)
• Planning Commission Resolution (July 10, 2026)
• Conservation Easement Authority Resolution (July 10, 2026)