Statement from Board of Supervisors regarding FERC Filing

On May 1, 2026, Fluvanna County joined Culpeper, Orange, Louisa, and Goochland Counties in a joint filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Docket No. ER26-1563-001.

The filing does two things.

First, it seeks to put the five Counties into the case as parties so we have a seat at the table and the right to be heard.

Second, it objects to three specific gaps in PJM Interconnection’s proposed new “Expedited Interconnection Track”.

We are asking FERC to make three narrow fixes that address the specific matter for which the filing was made: (1) recognize Virginia counties as siting authorities where state law gives us that role; (2) require developers to notify and (3) give host localities 30 days to comment before their applications are deemed complete; and require PJM to publish, after each annual application window, a summary of where the new generation is being proposed and what transmission it will require.

The filing does not challenge any specific transmission line or power plant. Decisions on the route and approval of transmission lines remain with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, where Fluvanna County will continue to participate fully.

We expect FERC to act before PJM’s requested July 31, 2026 effective date.

Fluvanna County will continue to protect its residents at every level — local, state, and federal.