Appalachian Power to Host Open House for Planned 765-kV Substation Relocation in Campbell County

ROANOKE, Va., July 8, 2026 - Appalachian Power Company (APCo) representatives plan to relocate, expand and upgrade the Joshua Falls 765-kV Substation in Campbell County to accommodate the Valley Link Transmission Project. The project team is hosting an open house to gather input from the community. The project involves:

• Building approximately 1.5 miles of new 765-kV transmission line
• Building approximately 2.7 miles of new 138-kV transmission line
• Relocating and upgrading the Joshua Falls 765-kV Substation
• Retiring the existing Joshua Falls 765-kV Substation
• Removing approximately 3 miles of 765-kV transmission line

APCo representatives invite community members and landowners in the project area to learn more and provide input to the project team by attending an in-person open house.

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION:
Thursday, July 23, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thomas Terrace Baptist Church
10660 Richmond Highway, Lynchburg, VA 24504

There is no formal presentation, so attendees may come and go at any time during the three-hour event. Residents can also visit the project website and virtual open house at AppalachianPower.com/JoshuaFallsStation.

"Relocating the substation is an important step in supporting the Valley Link Transmission Project, helping us meet the area's growing energy needs and strengthen reliability for customers," said George Porter, Appalachian Power spokesperson. "We encourage customers to attend the open house to learn more and share their feedback."

Landowners within the project area can expect to receive a packet in the mail that includes additional project details and a comment card they can return with their feedback. The project requires approval by the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). Company representatives plan to file an application for approval with the SCC later this year. If the project receives approval, APCo expects construction to begin spring 2028 and conclude by fall 2030.

This relocation project is separate from APCo's ongoing early project development activities for a small modular nuclear reactor project at the existing Joshua Falls site and does not affect that process.