Wired for Growth? Transmission Lines, Siting Decisions, & What Realtors® Need to Know [The Lodge at Hanson Park | Aldie, VA]
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The Lodge at Hanson Park
23394 Endeavor Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
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Northern Virginia's power demand is expanding fast — and Loudoun County is ground zero. As new high-voltage transmission projects move through siting, approval, and construction, Realtors® are increasingly fielding questions from clients about what power transmission lines mean for their neighborhoods, their property, and their future. This program will take a balanced look at this controversial issue so that you can be informed about what the future holds and how to engage.
Please note, NVAR does not have a policy position on any proposed high voltage transmission project or their preferred routes, this session is for educational purposes only.
The Industry Perspective
Hear from Dominion Virginia on what the current and future infrastructure needs are, how routes and siting decisions get made, and how you can stay informed and engaged in the process.
Loudoun Community Resistance
Attorney Bryan Turner, who represents community groups and HOAs — including Loudoun Valley Estates and the HOA Roundtable — challenging several high-voltage line projects, will walk through the concerns driving local opposition.
The Impact on Your Transaction
So, how do you talk about this issue with your clients? We hope to offer practical guidance on what agents are — and aren't — obligated to disclose or discuss when buyers ask about nearby transmission infrastructure, and how to manage that conversation responsibly.
Whether you're listing a home near a proposed route or fielding a buyer's questions about future development, this session will equip you with the facts and framing to navigate the conversation with confidence.
Panelists:
Carrie Rose Pace, Electric Transmission Communications Supervisor, Dominion Energy
Bryan Turner, Turner Law Firm
Josh Veverka, NVAR, Vice President, Government Affairs
Ron Crouse, Pearson Smith Realty
Kathleen Schwab, RE/MAX Gateway
Keith Barrett, Vesta Settlements, LLC
Thank you to the Loudoun Realtor® Forum for hosting this event!
If you are a member of a neighboring Realtor® Association and would like to attend, please email jveverka@nvar.com to register.