The Story Is Getting Out

From SCC hearings to the state legislature, the fight over Golden to Mars has been covered by local papers, statewide outlets, and elected officials. Here's every article on the record.

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2026
Mar 18, 2026
Residents Urge Supervisors to Continue Push for Underground Power Lines
Residents cite EMF risks near schools and property value impacts as SCC ruling approaches.
Loudoun Now
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Mar 19, 2026
Residents Press Burying Transmission Line After Legislature Approves Pilot Program
Supervisors urged to hold firm on underground demand as legislature's pilot program adds new weight to community position.
Loudoun Times
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Mar 19, 2026
The 2026 General Assembly Is Over — What Does It Mean for Loudoun?
Roundup of Loudoun-relevant outcomes: underground pilot program, data center tax disputes, and affordable housing measures.
Loudoun Times
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Mar 15, 2026
Program to Bury Power Lines Passes State Legislature
Del. JJ Singh and Sen. Kannan Srinivasan's legislation passes — pilot program now awaits governor's signature and SCC consideration.
Loudoun Times
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Feb 6, 2026
Legislation for Underground High Voltage Power Lines Advances
Del. JJ Singh, Sen. Kannan Srinivasan, and Supervisor Laura TeKrony featured as underground pilot bill moves through General Assembly.
Loudoun Now
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Feb 4, 2026
Golden to Mars Power Line Case Moves to SCC Judges
After September 2025 hearings, the case advances to the three-judge SCC panel for deliberation and final ruling.
Loudoun Now
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Jan 30, 2026
Va. Delegate's Bill Would Limit Where High-Voltage Transmission Lines Can Be Built
Proposed Virginia legislation would restrict high-voltage line placement near residential areas — directly relevant to the Golden to Mars route.
Virginia Mercury
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Jan 11, 2026
Next Step in Golden to Mars Proceedings Underway in Richmond
Cross-examination phase begins in the Richmond SCC courtroom as expert witnesses face questioning from all parties.
Loudoun Times
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Jan 11, 2026
Golden to Mars Transmission Line Hearing Resumes
SCC hearings resume in January 2026 after the December proceedings; testimony and cross-examination continue.
Loudoun Now
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2025
Dec 18, 2025
Opening Arguments Begin in Golden to Mars Transmission Line Case
Initial arguments presented before the SCC as the formal hearing phase of the Golden to Mars case begins.
Loudoun Now
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Dec 16, 2025
Loudoun Residents Take Fight Against High-Voltage Power Lines for Data Center Alley to SCC
Virginia Mercury documents community opposition to transmission infrastructure being built to power data center expansion without community input.
Virginia Mercury
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Dec 18, 2025
Golden to Mars Power Line Hearing Begins; Arguments Deferred
The December SCC hearing opens but formal arguments are postponed — setting up the January continuation.
Loudoun Now
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Dec 7, 2025
Health, Security, Environmental Impacts of Data Centers Raised During Subramanyam Town Hall
Constituents raised concerns about data center health, security, and environmental impacts — including power line infrastructure — at Rep. Subramanyam's town hall.
Loudoun Now
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Nov 29, 2025
Registration Open for Final Golden to Mars Power Line Hearing
Loudoun Now announces public registration for the December SCC hearing, urging community participation.
Loudoun Now
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Nov 25, 2025
Golden to Mars Final Public Hearing Approaches: How Residents Can Participate
Patch guides Ashburn residents on how to register for and participate in the upcoming December SCC public hearing.
Patch
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Nov 25, 2025
Registration Open for Next Golden to Mars Hearing
Registration procedures for the upcoming SCC hearing, with background from September proceedings.
Loudoun Times
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Oct 18, 2025
Underground Power Line Route Proposed by Loudoun County, Others in Golden to Mars Case
Patch reports on the county's proposal for partial underground routing as a viable alternative to Dominion's planned overhead lines.
Patch
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Oct 17, 2025
Community Proposes Underground Option for Golden to Mars Power Line
A collaborative county-and-community proposal for undergrounding key segments of the transmission line is formally filed with the SCC.
Loudoun Now
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Oct 17, 2025
County Supports Undergrounding of Segments of Golden to Mars Transmission Line
Official Loudoun County government statement formally backing partial undergrounding of the proposed Golden to Mars transmission route.
Loudoun County
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Sep 30, 2025
Calls for an Underground Transmission Line Option Continue in Ashburn
Following the September SCC hearing, community advocates maintain their call for the underground alternative as the only acceptable outcome.
Loudoun Times
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Sep 30, 2025
Hundreds More Turn Out for Second Golden to Mars Power Line Hearing
Substantial community turnout at the September SCC public hearing — legislators present, hundreds of residents testify against the overhead route.
Loudoun Now
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