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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 2026
Golden to Mars: The Next Step
Loudoun Now reports on the latest developments in the Golden to Mars case as the SCC deliberation continues.
Loudoun Now
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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 25, 2026
Golden to Mars: Where Things Stand
Loudoun Times roundup of the Golden to Mars case status — SCC proceedings, underground pilot legislation, and community advocacy efforts.
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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Jan 6, 2026
Amazon and Data Centers Push Deeper Into Virginia's Loudoun County
Washington Post reports on the explosive growth of data centers in Loudoun County and the infrastructure burden — including new transmission lines — falling on residential communities.
Washington Post
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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 13, 2025
Nearly 600 Sign Up For Golden To Mars Power Line Public Hearing
Massive public interest as nearly 600 residents register to participate in the SCC's Golden to Mars evidentiary hearing.
Patch
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Dec 9, 2025
Bad Neighbors in America's Data Center Capital
Radio-Canada investigates how data center expansion in Loudoun County is transforming neighborhoods and driving infrastructure conflicts. (In French)
Radio-Canada
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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 30, 2025
District Dialogues with Congressman Subramanyam: Data Centers, Power Lines, and Higher Electricity Bills
Congressman Subramanyam hosts a public forum on data center impacts, power line infrastructure, and rising electricity costs for Loudoun County residents.
Congressional
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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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Oct 10, 2025
Inside Virginia's Billion-Dollar Data Center Boom — and What's Next for Its Maryland Neighbors
NBC4 investigates the explosive growth of data centers in Northern Virginia and the ripple effects on neighboring states and communities.
NBC4
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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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Sep 30, 2025
Power Line Opposition Organized By Rock Ridge High School Student
A Rock Ridge High School student organizes community opposition to the Golden to Mars transmission line, demonstrating how the issue has galvanized residents of all ages.
Patch
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Sep 30, 2025
Residents Resist Dominion Energy's Proposal as SCC Opens Public Comment
Rock Ridge High School's student newspaper covers the community's organized resistance to Dominion's transmission line proposal.
The Blazer
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Sep 20, 2025
Hundreds Turnout to Push for Underground Power Lines at SCC Hearing
Hundreds of residents pack the first SCC public hearing to demand underground routing for the Golden to Mars transmission line.
Loudoun Now
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Sep 20, 2025
Loudoun Transmission Line Debate Tees Up SCC Response to Data Center Needs, Resident Concerns
Virginia Mercury examines the tension between data center demand and community opposition as the SCC prepares to weigh in.
Virginia Mercury
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Sep 19, 2025
Residents Fight Power Line Project in Ashburn
NBC4 Washington covers the community rally and SCC hearing as Ashburn residents push back against Dominion's overhead transmission plan.
NBC4
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Sep 19, 2025
Concerns Over Proposed Transmission Lines in Loudoun County
DC News Now reports on growing community concerns over Dominion's proposed high-voltage transmission lines through residential neighborhoods.
DC News Now
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Sep 18, 2025
Rock Ridge Student Newsroom Explores the Transmission Line Controversy
Student journalists at Rock Ridge High School investigate the Golden to Mars controversy and its impact on their community.
Loudoun Now
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Sep 17, 2025
Community Prepares for SCC Hearing on Golden to Mars Power Line
Loudoun Valley Estates residents organize ahead of the September SCC hearing, coordinating testimony and community outreach efforts.
Loudoun Now
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Sep 6, 2025
Subramanyam Joins Calls for Underground Golden to Mars Line
U.S. Congressman Subramanyam publicly backs the community's demand for underground routing of the Golden to Mars transmission line.
Loudoun Now
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Sep 5, 2025
As New Transmission Line Project Hearings Approach, County Urges Participation
Loudoun County encourages residents to participate in the upcoming SCC hearings on the Golden to Mars transmission line.
Patch
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Sep 4, 2025
VA Residents Push Back on Dominion Energy's Power Line Proposal
Fox 5 DC covers the growing pushback from Virginia residents against Dominion Energy's planned overhead transmission lines through Ashburn neighborhoods.
Fox 5 DC
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Sep 4, 2025
Congressman Subramanyam Writes to SCC Commissioners About Dominion Energy's Proposed 500kV/230kV Transmission Line
Official letter from Rep. Subramanyam to the SCC urging commissioners to consider community impacts and underground alternatives.
Congressional
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Aug 27, 2025
NoVa Lawmakers Urge SCC to Find New Options for Transmission Lines That Would Cut Ashburn Community
Northern Virginia state legislators formally ask the SCC to explore alternatives to overhead routing through residential neighborhoods.
Virginia Mercury
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Aug 26, 2025
Singh, Martinez, Srinivasan Call for Undergrounding of Golden to Mars Power Line
Delegates JJ Singh and Marty Martinez, and Sen. Kannan Srinivasan, jointly call on the SCC to require underground construction for the Golden to Mars line.
Loudoun Now
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Aug 26, 2025
Full Letter from Delegates Singh, Martinez, and Sen. Srinivasan to the SCC
The complete text of the bipartisan letter from Northern Virginia legislators to SCC commissioners regarding underground alternatives.
Legislative
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Aug 20, 2025
Loudoun County Neighbors Push Back Against Proposed Transmission Lines
DC News Now reports on the organized community resistance to Dominion's overhead transmission line proposals through Ashburn neighborhoods.
DC News Now
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Aug 19, 2025
Residents Battle Dominion Transmission Line Project in Ashburn
NBC4 Washington covers Ashburn residents organizing against Dominion's plan to build 185-foot transmission towers through their community.
NBC4
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Aug 19, 2025
New Power Line for Data Centers Could Impact Private Land in Virginia
Bay Journal investigates how Dominion's transmission line expansion for data center demand threatens private property and environmental resources in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Bay Journal
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Aug 14, 2025
Loudoun County Neighbors Fight Proposed Dominion Transmission Lines for Data Center Alley
Virginia Mercury's deep dive into how Loudoun County residents are challenging Dominion's plans to build high-voltage lines to power the world's largest concentration of data centers.
Virginia Mercury
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Aug 13, 2025
School Board to Participate in State Hearings on Electrical Lines Project
Loudoun County School Board votes to formally participate in the SCC proceedings after community pressure over routes near schools.
Loudoun Times
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Aug 12, 2025
Ashburn: The Secret Internet Capital of the USA
Swiss newspaper 24 Heures investigates how Ashburn became the world's data center capital — and how residents are paying the price. (In French)
24 Heures
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Aug 11, 2025
Setting Precedents: Ashburn Neighbors Fight New Power Line Route Proposal
Patch covers how Ashburn residents are organizing to fight Dominion's proposed overhead routing and push for underground alternatives.
Patch
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2025
Documentary: The Fight Against Overhead Transmission Lines
Pennsylvania Delegate Jamie Walsh produced this documentary examining the nationwide fight against overhead high-voltage transmission lines through residential communities.
YouTube
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